Tag: food
-
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…
-
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…
-
“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…
-
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.,…
-
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…
-
New Community Kitchen Opens in Prince Rupert
In partnership with the Prince Rupert Port Authority, The Salvation Army in Prince Rupert, B.C., has opened a newly renovated community kitchen. The main reason for the upgrade was to…
-
Food Insecurity Remains a Big Challenge for Canadians
With the rise in inflation, Canadians are finding themselves struggling financially. The cost of living is increasing, leading many people to face food insecurity. According to a recent Salvation Army…
-
Hope After the Hurricane
When hurricane Fiona hit eastern Canada on September 24, 2022, it devastated the coastline, affecting communities in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador. Houses, sheds and other…
-
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…
-
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…
