Tag: Food Bank
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Yellowknife’s Food Bank Struggles to Meet High Demand
The Salvation Army food bank in Yellowknife, N.W.T., is currently experiencing high demand and a lack of donations. This situation is making it tough for the food bank to keep…
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“Plant A Row For Us” Brings the Community Together to Fight Food Insecurity
To battle food insecurity, The Salvation Army in Chilliwack, B.C., has come up with the “Plant A Row For Us” program, a creative solution that involves the community working together…
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Client Demand is on the Rise at the Prince George Food Bank
In the past few years, the number of clients needing access to The Salvation Army food bank in Prince George, B.C., has increased steadily. Community Ministries Supervisor, Terra Laflamme, who…
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Salvation Army Food Banks Are More Than Just a Service
Food banks are often seen as places where people in need can come to get food to survive, and, while this perception may be true, it doesn’t paint a full…
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Salvation Army Survey Finds Increasing Numbers of Canadians Facing Financial Hardship
Food security challenges, concerns over having enough income to cover their basic needs are top of mind for many Canadians. TORONTO, Dec. 12, 2022 – A new survey from The…
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Providing Food and Hope When the Cupboards are Bare
Bipolar disorder was a challenge for Sharon to manage in the workplace. A certified public accountant (CPA), she was successfully employed until a mania phase left her in a deep…
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Practical Assistance Gives Hope to Ukrainian Refugees
When Julia and her husband fled the war in Ukraine, they came to Canada for peace and safety. Today they are grateful for support received from The Salvation Army and…
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Salvation Army Parenting Program Empowers Single Father to Succeed
Being an only parent is hard. For Chris, 27, it is important for him to have a supportive team of people that he can rely on. The Salvation Army’s Bethany…
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Gardeners Gain Food Literacy Through Harvest of Hope in Listowel
Food literacy encompasses more than just knowing what is on your plate. It also includes an understanding of where food comes from, growing food and food preparation. Listowel’s Salvation Army…
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The Salvation Army in Fort Erie Meeting Increased Community Demand
More food hampers are being distributed to vulnerable individuals and families in Fort Erie compared to pre-pandemic numbers and The Salvation Army is there to provide any level of community…
