Tag: Hunger
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High School’s Food Donation Helps Salvation Army Fight Hunger in Yellowknife
It has become an annual tradition for students from St. Patrick High School in Yellowknife to support The Salvation Army during the holiday season through food donations. As part of…
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A Mother’s Life-Changing Experience with The Salvation Army
For 16 years, Tannis Senger lived in Mexico, where she worked and had a son. A few years back, she moved back to Canada. As a single mother and dealing…
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Donation to The Salvation Army in Yellowknife Helps Feed Hundreds of Families
As part of an annual Thanksgiving tradition, The Salvation Army in Yellowknife received a large donation of food with the help of long-time partner Lakeshore Co-op grocery store. This contribution…
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Salvation Army in Fort Frances Expands Support for Students
The Salvation Army in Fort Frances, Ont., has been focusing on assisting younger generations through programs that fight food insecurity and provide access to essential items. These initiatives have been…
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Full Circle: From Food Bank Client to Compassionate Employee
The COVID-19 pandemic was tough on Caroline Mitchell. Like many across the country, she lost her job during this time, making it difficult to make ends meet. She turned to…
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Salvation Army Breakfast Program Serves Hundreds Daily
Since 1991, The Salvation Army in Peterborough, Ont., has operated a breakfast program that provides meals to individuals facing food insecurity. While the initiative has evolved, today, they serve meals…
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Salvation Army in Bermuda Helps to Provide Healthy Food to Students
For the past couple of years, The Salvation Army’s Cedar Hill Citadel/church in Bermuda has partnered with Purvis Primary to support the school’s breakfast program. The hope is that this…
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How One Family Found Belonging within The Salvation Army
A few years ago, Melissa was going through one of the most challenging periods in her life. She was unhoused, living in a shelter and without a clear path to…
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School Lunch Bag Program Keeps Students Well Fed
For many parents, back-to-school season can get quite expensive. From new clothes to stationery, the costs add up. On top of that, they have to think about their children’s daily…
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Salvation Army Fills the Gap After Drop-in Centre Closure
Last month, a drop-in centre in Campbell River, B.C., which offered meals, showers and laundry services to people experiencing homelessness, closed its doors. This left many vulnerable residents without access…
