Tag: food
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A Mother’s Gratitude for The Salvation Army’s Consistent Support
Feeling scared, anxious, and physically shaking, Blessing came to The Salvation Army in Milton, Ont., for the first time in 2014. As a single mother of four children, times were…
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The Salvation Army in Fort Frances Offers Cooking Lessons for Clients Experiencing Disabilities
Since joining The Salvation Army, Community and Family Services Coordinator, Ryan Daw, has been the driving force behind a few new programs in Fort Frances, Ont. One of his most…
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Emergency Food Hampers Help Families Experiencing Sudden Hardship
Natural disasters and constant economic inflation have shed light on families and individuals suddenly needing some assistance to make ends meet. Difficult situations may sometimes catch people off guard and…
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Your Support Means Food for Neighbours in Need
Since the pandemic, food banks operated by The Salvation Army have become an increasingly critical resource. “Before the pandemic, we provided food hampers to about five to 10 clients a…
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Employed Food Bank Users Are More Common Than You Think
When we hear about food bank services, we often associate these with people without employment; however, due to the rising cost of living across Canada, more families than ever before…
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Meal Program Provides Food and Social Connections for Seniors
For over a year, Diane and Dennis Unrau have overseen the operation of the Senior Meal Program, run by The Salvation Army’s Renew Church in B.C. Every week Diane and…
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Café Connection in Whitby Provides a Haven for Salvation Army Friends
Café Connection happens every Wednesday. It is a place where friends of The Salvation Army in Whitby, Ont., have a chance to get together to enjoy meaningful conversation, connection, and…
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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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Two Schools Raise Over 1,500 Pounds of Food for Local Salvation Army Food Bank
As food prices continue to rise, more families are turning to Salvation Army food banks to fulfill their needs. To support their community, elementary school students in Kirkland Lake, Ont.,…
