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When hundreds of truckers and individuals were suddenly stranded at the Nova Scotia-New Brunswick border due to protests, Salvation Army corps in Truro and Springhill stepped-up to provide food, hydration and emotional and spiritual care.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cPeople were in urgent need\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n

The protests began at 4:00 P.M. on Tuesday afternoon. By Wednesday morning, word was spreading that hundreds of people were held up at the provincial border with no choice but to wait. While many were redirected into the town of Amherst, others were waiting on the highway with no access to food or water.<\/span><\/p>\n

Learning this, The Salvation Army leapt into action. Each location began by preparing sandwiches \u2013 volunteers in Truro prepared more than 500 while volunteers in Springhill prepared 250. They packed the sandwiches into bagged lunches which included granola bars, sweet treats and bottled water.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe volunteers did an exceptional job,\u201d explains Jan Keats, emergency disaster services coordinator. \u201cPeople were in urgent need of food and the hard work of the volunteers made it possible for us to serve.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s important to volunteer during these times\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n

When they arrived on-site, one team began distributing the lunches to those who were detoured into the town, while the other team hit the highway and served those waiting on the side of the road.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s so important to volunteer during these times,\u201d explains Beverly Sharpe, a Salvation Army volunteer who was on-site. \u201cEveryone really appreciates us coming out here today. It\u2019s really fulfilling.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

In just a few hours, hundreds were served. Each lunch was met with a smile and words of appreciation by the stranded travelers who felt as if they had been forgotten about until The Salvation Army arrived.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s often said \u2018it takes a village to raise a child\u2019, but it takes an Army to care for a community,\u201d explains Lt. Matt Reid. \u201cThat\u2019s what happened here today, hearing about the need, The Salvation Army engaged to ensure Hope was given.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

You can support the work of The Salvation Army in the Maritimes donating online<\/a>\u00a0or by calling 902-455-1201.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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