Tag: Hunger
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Sydney Drive-Up Food Bank Safely Meets Community Needs
With social distancing and safety as our top priorities, The Salvation Army is working to come up with unique ways to meet the ongoing needs of the communities we serve.…
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Double Your Impact to Help Canadians Affected by COVID-19
GivingTuesdayNow, May 5, 2020, is an emergency response to the impact of COVID-19. “In a few short months, COVID-19 grew into a global pandemic, which has pushed struggling Canadians to…
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Former Addict Gives Back to Help Hungry People During COVID-19
Twelve years ago, Jay Barnard checked into The Salvation Army’s addiction recovery program at the Booth Centre in Ottawa. His alcohol and drug abuse were out of control. Today, as…
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Salvation Army in Fredericton Delivers Food to Doorsteps
Last year, The Salvation Army in Fredericton launched Operation Senior Food Box Delivery, a program to bring groceries to seniors and help combat their loneliness with a visit. Little did…
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After Schools Close, Salvation Army Continues to Feed Hungry Children
In 2012, when The Salvation Army in Regina learned that there were children attending school without nutritious lunches, they stepped up to help feed as many vulnerable families as possible.…
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Salvation Army in Williams Lake Provides Mobilized Lunch Program During COVID-19
For those experiencing homelessness and food insecurity, the COVID-19 pandemic has many without access to their most basic needs. With cafés and community centres shut down, more hungry people are…
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Why One University Student Stepped up to Volunteer During COVID-19
Less than three weeks ago, Paige Sharp was in class, in the final semester of her degree, when she learned that buildings and lectures were shut down to reduce the…
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Salvation Army Feeds Truckers Who Keep Supplies Flowing
As the COVID-19 pandemic escalates, it’s harder for truckers to be behind the wheel as facilities and restaurants close. In Port aux Basques, Newfoundland, The Salvation Army is working with…
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Salvation Army Assists with Two Pop-up Shelters in Downtown Halifax
While many Canadians are social distancing and safely self-isolated in their homes, others are simply unable to take these necessary precautions to protect themselves, especially those experiencing homelessness. In Halifax,…
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Hard Choices (WATCH)
When Amanda’s husband was laid off from his job as an electrician, her food situation became desperate. “We’d never had to use a food bank before,” says Amanda. “The Salvation…
