Tag: Hunger
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Emergency Food Hampers Help Families Experiencing Sudden Hardship
Natural disasters and constant economic inflation have shed light on families and individuals suddenly needing some assistance to make ends meet. Difficult situations may sometimes catch people off guard and…
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Thanksgiving Community Meal Returns to Vancouver Harbour Light
After a three-year absence, the Thanksgiving Community Meal is returning to The Salvation Army’s Harbour Light in Vancouver. This event provides a Thanksgiving celebration and meal for people experiencing hardship.…
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Your Support Means Food for Neighbours in Need
Since the pandemic, food banks operated by The Salvation Army have become an increasingly critical resource. “Before the pandemic, we provided food hampers to about five to 10 clients a…
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Café Connection in Whitby Provides a Haven for Salvation Army Friends
Café Connection happens every Wednesday. It is a place where friends of The Salvation Army in Whitby, Ont., have a chance to get together to enjoy meaningful conversation, connection, and…
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Supporting her First Nation Community Through Meals and Kindness
Cheryl Jones has dedicated the past decade to assisting her First Nation community of Neyaashiinigmiing, Ont., by battling food insecurity through her involvement with The Salvation Army’s Nawash Food Bank.…
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Yellowknife’s Food Bank Struggles to Meet High Demand
The Salvation Army food bank in Yellowknife, N.W.T., is currently experiencing high demand and a lack of donations. This situation is making it tough for the food bank to keep…
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Two Schools Raise Over 1,500 Pounds of Food for Local Salvation Army Food Bank
As food prices continue to rise, more families are turning to Salvation Army food banks to fulfill their needs. To support their community, elementary school students in Kirkland Lake, Ont.,…
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Salvation Army Community Garden Increases Socialization and Reduces Food Insecurity
To teach participants how to grow their own vegetables, The Salvation Army’s Community Church in Belleville, Ont., in cooperation with the Community Development Council (CDC) of Quinte, organizes the community…
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Client Demand is on the Rise at the Prince George Food Bank
In the past few years, the number of clients needing access to The Salvation Army food bank in Prince George, B.C., has increased steadily. Community Ministries Supervisor, Terra Laflamme, who…
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New Community Kitchen Opens in Prince Rupert
In partnership with the Prince Rupert Port Authority, The Salvation Army in Prince Rupert, B.C., has opened a newly renovated community kitchen. The main reason for the upgrade was to…
