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  […]

When Dave volunteered to hang a sign in downtown Halifax, he didn’t realize the words of a lady experiencing homelessness would give him a newfound appreciation for the blessings in his life. “As I was hanging the sign, I noticed her on the sidewalk settling into a homemade shelter of blankets and boxes,” says Dave.  […]

With social distancing and safety as our top priorities, The Salvation Army is working to come up with unique ways to meet the ever going needs of the communities we serve. In Cape Breton, family services coordinator, Nicole Maclean, found a creative way to keep their community food bank operating in Sydney – a drive  […]

Let’s work together to make a difference. Here are five ways you can help The Salvation Army’s COVID-19 relief efforts in the Maritimes. Donate to your local food bank If you are able, consider cleaning out your kitchen cupboards and donating extra non-perishable food items to your local Salvation Army food bank. You can find  […]

Cheryl Bernier couldn’t believe what she was hearing when Sydco Fuels told her she was receiving $400 worth of oil for free through the HEAT Fund. “It was a miracle,” she says. “My heart filled with gratitude.” Since her partner passed away, Cheryl has been living by herself on a survivors pension in the town  […]

On behalf of vulnerable people and those experiencing homelessness in the Maritimes, our Divisional Leader has written to the Premiers of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island.  In the letters, Major Budgell commends the Premiers on their strong leadership and their dedicated support, as well as our organization’s commitment to following the health  […]

Divisional leaders, Majors Wade and Linda Budgell, will be holding an online prayer on Sunday, March 29 from 7 – 8 pm (AST) to connect with those who are social distancing or in isolation. “Although we may be isolated, connections are more important than ever,” says Major Linda, who is acting as an emotional and  […]

While many Canadians are social distancing and safely self-isolated in their homes, others are simply unable to take these necessary precautions to protect themselves, especially those experiencing homelessness. In Halifax, The Salvation Army is collaborating with other local nonprofits to ensure there is a safe place for everyone by assisting with newly established pop-up shelters.   […]

On March 23, 2020, Nova Scotia Power announced that they will contribute an additional $500,000 to the Home Energy Assistance Top-up Fund, also known as the HEAT Fund, to support people in need across the province. The HEAT Fund, formerly known as the Good Neighbour Energy Fund, provides financial assistance to help Nova Scotians with  […]

Upon direction from territorial headquarters, The Salvation Army Maritime Division is mobilizing toward emergency response readiness to support those impacted by COVID-19 across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. “Our emergency disaster services teams are prepared and ready to go the second we receive direction,” says Jan Keats, emergency disaster services coordinator.  In  […]