Tag: Food Bank
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Salvation Army Food Bank Client is Grateful for Stability and Support
For over 25 years, The Salvation Army in Bowmanville, Ont., has been present in Kat Collins’ life. Thanks to the food bank, Kat has found a sense of stability while…
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Single Mother Finds Relief Thanks to Food Bank Support
Amanda Bree from Houston, B.C., is a single mother of four. Due to the current high cost of living, making ends meet is a constant struggle. “I am a mother…
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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,…
