Tag: Hunger
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Food Drive Helps Yellowknife Families Prepare for the Holiday Season
In what has become an annual event, The Salvation Army in Yellowknife and a supermarket chain partnered to help families facing financial challenges in the weeks leading up to the…
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Salvation Army Partnership Brings Thanksgiving Dinners to People in Need
A community partnership in Nanaimo, B.C., brought free Thanksgiving meals to hundreds of people, giving them an opportunity to celebrate the holiday. Chris Wolfe, owner of True North Pressure Washing,…
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Manna Café Turns Waiting into an Opportunity for Connection
The Salvation Army in Simcoe, Ont., hosts a welcoming space where neighbours can enjoy a cup of coffee, socialize and learn more about the organization’s work. It is called the…
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Thanksgiving Season Marks the Launch of New Community Meal in Calgary
Just before the Thanksgiving long weekend, The Salvation Army’s Glenmore Temple will start an initiative to bring neighbours together around the dinner table. Beginning Oct. 7, it will host a…
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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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Food Bank Supports a Volunteer Facing Difficult Times
For Nadine Franklin, from St. Catharines, Ont., The Salvation Army has been part of her life for some time, first providing an opportunity to give back and now offering support…
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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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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…
