{"id":7394,"date":"2020-05-03T12:00:51","date_gmt":"2020-05-03T12:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/salvationarmy.ca\/atlantic\/food-bank-delivery-service\/"},"modified":"2025-05-26T11:22:31","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T11:22:31","slug":"food-bank-delivery-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/salvationarmy.ca\/atlantic\/2020\/05\/food-bank-delivery-service\/","title":{"rendered":"Salvation Army Implements Food Bank Delivery Service across the Maritimes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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, and the items will be delivered to their homes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWe realized that many people are scared to leave their homes. Some don\u2019t have safe transportation, others are vulnerable seniors,\u201d says Captain Jamie Locke, divisional secretary for public relations and development. \u201cWhen we came to the conclusion that people may be choosing between their safety and the basic necessities of life, we knew we had to revise the way we serve.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The food bank deliveries began at select locations, but now the service is offered at all Salvation Army locations across the Maritimes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWhen a need is identified it\u2019s our goal to meet it,\u201d explains Captain Locke. \u201cWe are constantly adapting our services to meet community needs.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Salvation Army food banks are operating following the strict health and safety guidelines of their respective province. Anyone experiencing food insecurity is encouraged to contact their local Salvation Army, and those with reliable transportation can still coordinate pick-up.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWe&#8217;re still here to serve. Anyone in need is encouraged to reach out to their local Salvation Army by phone or email. We\u2019re here for you now, and we will still be here long after the pandemic has ended.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Salvation Army continues to offer essential services in the midst of COVID-19;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shelter services<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">emergency disaster services<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">emotional and spiritual care\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">food bank pick-up and delivery<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those who are in need, or those who wish to support our services by donation, are encouraged to <a href=\"https:\/\/salvationarmy.ca\/atlantic\/yourarmy\/\">contact their local Salvation Army<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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