Tag: Hunger
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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…
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Free Lunch Program Supports Hungry Students During Summer Months
The Salvation Army in Regina has launched its annual free lunch program for students to combat food insecurity by providing an extra meal daily during the summer. “It’s a program…
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Thrift Store Manager Shares Her Salvation Army Journey
A few years ago, Nicole Ryder found herself in a difficult situation. Despite being fully employed, she was unable to find an affordable place to rent, which led her to…
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Community Garden Helps to Fight Food Insecurity
As spring rolls in, many Salvation Army locations across Canada offer community garden programs. This initiative allows gardening enthusiasts to borrow a plot, grow their own vegetables and help to…
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Salvation Army Drop-In Program Helps Young Adults Build Connections
For young adults struggling to find their place, The Salvation Army in Guelph, Ont., offers connection and friendship. The Young Adults Drop-In was an initiative that started in 2022. The goal is…
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Lunch Program Keeps Children’s Bellies Full During Summer Break
For the fourth year in a row, The Salvation Army in Weyburn, Sask., is organizing a Summer Lunch program for children. According to Community Ministries Worker, Nicole Strickland, this initiative tackles food…
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Salvation Army Extends Helping Hand to Local Community Kitchen
After a local community kitchen was a victim of theft, The Salvation Army in Grand Falls, N.L., stepped up to offer their support. A group of individuals broke into the…
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Grateful Client Shares her Appreciation for The Salvation Army’s Critical Support
The Salvation Army in Williams Lake, B.C., has been in Simone Widdoes’ life for decades. She has received support in different ways, but the most significant assistance to her has…
