Tag: Hunger
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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…
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Free Summer Lunches Support Families Facing Food Insecurity
For many children, summer break means freedom and games. However, for families struggling to make ends meet, it can bring additional stress, especially when it comes to affording food each…
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Weekly Lunches at The Salvation Army Nourish the Body and Soul
Like many communities in Cape Breton, Glace Bay, N.S., faces challenges with food insecurity. To help address the need, The Salvation Army offers support through its food bank and in…
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The Salvation Army in Bermuda Steps Up to Fight Food Insecurity
Like many countries worldwide, Bermuda continues to deal with food insecurity. Rising inflation has made daily life more expensive, leaving many individuals struggling to put food on the table and…
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Food Drive Raises Over 2,000 Pounds for The Salvation Army
In recent years, The Salvation Army food bank in Estevan, Sask., has seen a dramatic increase in people seeking food support. According to Ronza Reynard, the community ministries director, about…
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Food Bank Support Eases a Student Mom’s Financial Strain
As a newcomer to Canada, Oluwatosin Dare faces the challenge of balancing college demands and raising her two children while providing food for her family and keeping up with her…
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Salvation Army Food Bank Client is Grateful for Stability and Support
For over 25 years, The Salvation Army in Bowmanville, Ont., has been present in Kat Collins’ life. Thanks to the food bank, Kat has found a sense of stability while…
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Single Mother Finds Relief Thanks to Food Bank Support
Amanda Bree from Houston, B.C., is a single mother of four. Due to the current high cost of living, making ends meet is a constant struggle. “I am a mother…
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Food Bank Serves as a Lifeline for Retiree on Fixed Income
The high cost of living in Canada impacts all demographics, including retired seniors. For some, a pension is no longer enough to cover basic needs. This is the case for…
