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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…
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Cultural Togetherness – Bonding with International Students
As one can imagine, international students travelling to Canada to take up temporary residence may experience butterflies, jitters, and even cold feet. But many students who have enrolled with Cape Breton University have adapted quite well with the help of community togetherness. Major Corey Vincent of The Salvation Army has been living in Sydney for…
