With such strict dietary restrictions, grocery shopping became a stressful experience, increasing food insecurity for her and her family, as Christal often found it difficult to afford enough food to meet their specialized needs. “When my daughter first started eating solid foods, there was only 10 percent of the grocery store I could shop  […]

While living in Uganda, Florence dreamed of a brighter future for herself and her three children. Though her journey was difficult, arriving in Toronto in 2022 brought new opportunities and a transformative connection with The Salvation Army. As a refugee seeking more opportunities in Canada, and with her husband still in Uganda, Florence faced numerous  […]

The journey towards a quiet life and a more stable future brought Svitlana and her family to Toronto in 2000. Following a terrible tragedy, she feared for the lives of her husband and daughter in their Ukrainian homeland. Violence was making the country unsafe, and when a family friend shared that Canada is a welcoming,  […]

For Deana, the view from the receiving side of the food bank counter is a lifeline. Since 2019, she has been visiting The Salvation Army’s location in west Mississauga, relying on groceries to get over the monthly gap in her household’s food supply. Alongside her common-law husband, Jonathan, Deana started to receive more than just  […]

Lynn used to dread the last week of every month, as she struggled with food affordability. Now she’s grateful to be thriving rather than simply surviving, with the assistance of The Salvation Army Windsor Centre of Hope food bank. “Thanks to the incredible support from the Centre of Hope, getting through the month isn’t a  […]

Hellen Esonga walked through the doors of The Salvation Army in Windsor with a desire to give back to a community that has warmly embraced her. Since arriving in Canada from Kenya in October, the journey has been rooted in faith, resilience, and optimism for the future, and now she’s sharing that hopefulness with others,  […]

Food bank shelves at The Salvation Army Woodstock Community Church are now well-stocked thanks to a $10,000 donation from Toyota Canada. Going into the Christmas season, the funds allow The Salvation Army to give back to the community in keeping clients fed, as food bank usage is increasing in Woodstock. “This donation will go toward  […]

Salvation Army Food Bank clients in Fort Erie are reaping the rewards of an expanded space offering more fresh and healthy food choices. In April, The Salvation Army Community and Family Services Food Bank moved from a small dark area in the basement to an improved location upstairs. “The new space in the sanctuary is  […]

In an amazing spirit of cooperation, The Salvation Army Dunnville Community and Family Services has received a $20,000 donation from the Hagersville Food Bank to help keep people fed in Haldimand County. The funds were raised by Hagersville Lions Club through their Catch the Ace event and the Hagersville Rocks Music Festival. Event proceeds were  […]

Across Ontario, The Salvation Army’s community and family service programs support anyone in need, ensuring local residents, shelter clients and new Canadian families and children have the basic necessities to live life with dignity. At the heart of those programs is the Ontario Distribution Centre (ODC) in Toronto, sending food, clothing, personal care and hygiene  […]