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“Brew Unto Others” Virtual Coffee Time Helps Cape Breton Community Stay Connected
On a Wednesday night in Sydney, Cape Breton, people of all ages came together on a zoom call to feel connected with each other during a time of social distancing. “Brew unto Others” is a weekly virtual coffee time started by The Salvation Army Sydney Church in Cape Breton to help keep the community connected…
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Salvation Army uses Thrift Store Resources to Help those in Need
In March, The Salvation Army made the difficult decision to close thrift stores in order to keep our employees and customers safe from the spread of COVID-19. The stores, vehicles, and store facilities went unused – that is until they became an asset for our community family services. “We began receiving sizable donations of food…
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Salvation Army Reminds Maritimers to be Emergency Prepared
Emergency Preparedness Week, May 3-9, encourages Canadians to take time now to plan for the unexpected. Given the global coronavirus pandemic we are experiencing, this year’s national event is particularly relevant. “Emergency Preparedness Week (EP week) is an annual event that is coordinated by Public Safety Canada,” says Perron Goodyear, The Salvation Army’s territorial director…
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Salvation Army Implements Food Bank Delivery Service across the Maritimes
As community needs change due to COVID-19, The Salvation Army Maritime Division has implemented a new food bank delivery service across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. Those in need who are unable to find safe, reliable transportation to a Salvation Army food bank are now able to call ahead, place an order,…
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McCain Foods Donates 150,000 lbs of Potatoes to Salvation Army
Filling weekly food bank orders at The Salvation Army was a little easier this week thanks to a generous donation of 150,000 lbs of potatoes from McCain Foods. “We still can’t believe our eyes,” says Captain Jamie Locke, divisional secretary for public relations and development. “We are so grateful for their generosity.” 50,000 lbs of…
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Salvation Army Partners with Square Roots to Bring 4,000 lbs of Fresh Produce to Low-Income Families Each Week
The Salvation Army has partnered with Square Roots to bring more than 3,000 lbs of fresh produce each week to low-income families in Halifax. Square Roots is a local non-profit that aims to reduce food waste and food insecurity Nova Scotia. When they were in need of a place to package and distribute their weekly…
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A Letter to Nova Scotians from The Salvation Army Maritime Division
This is a devastating time for our province. Our hearts are aching for those who lost their lives, the families who lost a loved one, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police who lost one of their own. To the people of Colchester County, Nova Scotia and all Canadians, we are with you. We know you…
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Salvation Army uses Facebook Live to Comfort Children with Bedtime Stories
Each night, Major Dan Roode sits down in his home study in Pictou County, turns on Facebook Live, and reads a children’s bible story to help kids cope with the stresses of COVID-19. More than 100 families tune in each evening to hear the cheerfully told story, with each beginning with the same comforting greeting,…
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Salvation Army in Saint John Serving 500 Meals to Shelter Residents Each Week
The Salvation Army in Saint John, New Brunswick, has partnered with Outflow, Saint John’s Men’s Homeless Shelter, to provide meals for residents using the emergency disaster services vehicle. “We feed between 75 and 100 people each night,” says Major Tracy Goyak, community pastor. From Sunday through Thursday evenings, shelter residents line up six feet apart…
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Senior Food Delivery Program Expanded to Help Those in Need
In June of 2019, The Salvation Army in Fredericton launched Operation Senior Food Box Delivery – a program to bring groceries to seniors and help combat their loneliness with a visit. Little did they know this thoughtful program would have to quickly expand to help those impacted by COVID-19. “We’re delivering food to anyone who…
