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Currently, they are serving up to 500 meals each week.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIt\u2019s two organizations coming together to meet community needs,\u201d says Captain Jamie Locke, divisional secretary for public relations and development. \u201cDuring a time of social distancing, we can still work closely together.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The Salvation Army continues to provide essential services across Canada throughout the COVID-19 crisis. 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