Tag: Food Bank
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Former Salvation Army Client Offers Others Hope and Assistance
Every day Kellie Edwards, family services coordinator at The Salvation Army’s North Street Citadel in Bermuda, comes to work and does her best to help people through times of despair..…
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Food Bank Serves as a Lifeline for Retiree on Fixed Income
The high cost of living in Canada impacts all demographics, including retired seniors. For some, a pension is no longer enough to cover basic needs. This is the case for…
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Thrift Store Manager Shares Her Salvation Army Journey
A few years ago, Nicole Ryder found herself in a difficult situation. Despite being fully employed, she was unable to find an affordable place to rent, which led her to…
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Community Garden Helps to Fight Food Insecurity
As spring rolls in, many Salvation Army locations across Canada offer community garden programs. This initiative allows gardening enthusiasts to borrow a plot, grow their own vegetables and help to…
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Finding Family Within The Salvation Army
Throughout most of her life, Terry-Lynn Murray has been on her own. She grew up on the streets and dealt with homelessness and addiction without much support. Thankfully, Terry-Lynn found…
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Salvation Army Extends Helping Hand to Local Community Kitchen
After a local community kitchen was a victim of theft, The Salvation Army in Grand Falls, N.L., stepped up to offer their support. A group of individuals broke into the…
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Grateful Client Shares her Appreciation for The Salvation Army’s Critical Support
The Salvation Army in Williams Lake, B.C., has been in Simone Widdoes’ life for decades. She has received support in different ways, but the most significant assistance to her has…
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Salvation Army Food Bank Helps Newcomers with Culturally Appropriate Food
Moving to a new country can be a daunting experience. There are challenges and changes you have to adapt to. Although most immigrants come to Canada for a better life,…
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How The Salvation Army in Burlington is Building New Community Connections
The Community and Family Services team at The Salvation Army in Burlington, Ont. has a clear goal for the community events they are hosting this year. Their objective is for…
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Couple Struggling with Inflation Turns to Salvation Army Food Bank for Support
Eric (not his real name) and his wife, currently find themselves in a situation many Canadian families are experiencing. The high cost of groceries makes it challenging to be able…
