Tag: Hunger
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Salvation Army Mobile Units Combating Winter Worries in Saint John
A warm place to come home to and a comforting meal is part of daily life for most, but for those experiencing homelessness, it is a luxury that is not…
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Help! I Can’t Pay my Rent
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light the vulnerability of many Canadians when faced with unexpected economic impacts. When Allan’s work crew was reduced due to health risks of COVID-19,…
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Winter Help for Those Who Truly Need it
All of Canada is having to deal with extreme cold. But for people experiencing homelessness, bitter temperatures can be deadly. Every night, they just try to survive. The Salvation Army…
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Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada announces an extra $30 million to help vulnerable Canadians access food
December 22, 2021 – Ottawa, Ontario – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced a $30-million top-up for the Emergency Food…
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Rebuilding a Broken Life
For decades, Graham, 41, suppressed traumatic memories of growing up with an alcoholic mother and an absentee father. Stifling the neglect and emotional badgering insured survival. When disturbing images resurfaced,…
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Paying Hope Forward
Brian* has never forgotten his journey, and how our community of supporters at The Salvation Army helped him along the way. Today, he shares some of his story and why…
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Summer Lunch Program Ensures Children in Lindsay Get a Healthy Mid-Day Meal
Food insecurity continues to be impacting individuals and families across Ontario, and The Salvation Army remains an innovative partner to help bring an end to empty bellies. Children should never…
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Drive-through Café Gives Vulnerable People Access to a Hot Meal
Every other Tuesday in Marystown, Newfoundland and Labrador, volunteers at The Salvation Army serve anyone who needs a hot meal—no questions asked. “It is a good feeling to help where we…
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Salvation Army Serves Hundreds of Meals to Truckers Stranded at Provincial Border
When hundreds of truckers ad individuals were suddenly stranded at the Nova Scotia-New Brunswick border due to protests, The Salvation Army corps/church in Truro and Springhill stepped up to provide…
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Escaping the Pain of the Past
As a child of an addict, Kyle learned early on that he had to take care of himself to survive. For years, he never received the attention he deserved, or…
