Tag: Hunger
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Glace Bay Holds Clothing Giveaway
Since hurricane Fiona hit Glace Bay, N.S., in September 2022, community and family services has seen an uptake in individuals and families accessing its services. With leftover donations from its…
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Salvation Army Food Banks Are More Than Just a Service
Food banks are often seen as places where people in need can come to get food to survive, and, while this perception may be true, it doesn’t paint a full…
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Food Insecurity Remains a Big Challenge for Canadians
With the rise in inflation, Canadians are finding themselves struggling financially. The cost of living is increasing, leading many people to face food insecurity. According to a recent Salvation Army…
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Backpack Meal Program Gives Parents Additional Support to Keep Their Children Fed
Every week The Salvation Army in Red Deer, Alta., has helped vulnerable families with food support through the Backpack Meal Program, where individual bags filled with meals and snacks are…
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Meal Delivery Makes a Difference
For three years now Salvation Army staff and mission partners with the Community Mobile Outreach Program in Port Hope and Cobourg can be found bringing healthy meals to anyone in…
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Corey’s Homelessness Story
When 43-year-old Corey broke his leg, he had treatment in a hospital away from home and family. Upon his release he had nowhere to go and slept in his wheelchair…
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The Salvation Army Taught me to Love Myself
Childhood trauma, PTSD, or emotional and physical abuse are not always visible on the surface, but are often expressed through an individual’s behavior and, in some cases, are managed through…
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Providing Food and Hope When the Cupboards are Bare
Bipolar disorder was a challenge for Sharon to manage in the workplace. A certified public accountant (CPA), she was successfully employed until a mania phase left her in a deep…
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Practical Assistance Gives Hope to Ukrainian Refugees
When Julia and her husband fled the war in Ukraine, they came to Canada for peace and safety. Today they are grateful for support received from The Salvation Army and…
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Salvation Army Boosts Rural Communities Affected by Unique Hunger Challenges
In rural villages surrounding Kirkland Lake, Ontario, The Salvation Army is filling in gaps, so everyone can enjoy a glass of milk, a healthy snack and nutritious food. “The school…
