Tag: food
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New Food Bank Model Reduces Waste and Restores Dignity
The Salvation Army’s food bank in Vernon, B.C., has changed the way people access its services by launching a new points-based shopping system that provides greater flexibility, dignity and choice.…
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Salvation Army Supports Newcomer Family Through a Fresh Start
When Nadia (not her real name) and her family moved to Canada just over two years ago, they were eager to work hard to achieve their goals. They moved into…
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Salvation Army Food Bank Client Receives Life-Changing Support
For six months, Louva Taylor went through one of the most difficult times of her life. After relocating to Vernon, B.C., she experienced homelessness and struggled to make ends meet.…
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Anonymous Donation Allows Salvation Army Food Bank to Reopen
In early June, as shelves became empty and contributions diminished, The Salvation Army’s food bank in Sarnia, Ont., was temporarily closed. However, thanks to an anonymous donation, it reopened quickly.…
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Salvation Army Food Bank Helps Client When It Is Most Needed
When Carrie moved to Wiarton, Ont., she faced financial and personal hardships that made it difficult to put food on the table each month. “Every day felt like a challenge,”…
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New Mobile Feeding Program Serves Breakfast and Encouragement
The Salvation Army in Nanaimo, B.C., has made an effort to expand its services in several ways to meet growing local demand. One of its newest initiatives is a mobile…
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New Salvation Army Space Brings Hope and Dignity Amid Rising Food Insecurity
In recent years, The Salvation Army in Neepawa, Man., has seen a rise in demand for community services. Higher grocery and gas prices are affecting more families, causing financial hardship…
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How Food Bank Support Changed One Woman’s Life
When Caroline Chalmers first connected with The Salvation Army in Prince George, B.C., she was dealing with a lot in her life. “At the time, I didn’t have a job,”…
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Salvation Army in Kamloops Tackles Rising Food Insecurity
In Kamloops, B.C., The Salvation Army operates a variety of programs to address food insecurity. Like many cities across the country, the high cost of living has increased demand for…
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Cultivating Healing and Fresh Food at the Garden of Hope
At The Salvation Army’s Centre of Hope in Abbotsford, B.C., a patio that had been forgotten for years is being transformed into a space that will nurture the body and…
