Tag: Hunger
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A Special Birthday Celebration Helps to Fill the Shelves at a Salvation Army Food Bank
When COVID-19 hit Canada, day by day, things changed, and lives were put on hold. Due to restrictions that were put in place to keep everyone safe, Lisa was unable…
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Salvation Army Community Kitchen Keeps Individuals with Developmental Disabilities Safe
COVID-19 changed how The Salvation Army’s Lawson Ministries in Hamilton supports individuals with developmental disabilities who live in their own apartments. To ensure vulnerable, at-risk people stay safe, nutritious meals…
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Salvation Army Snack Program Combats Hunger in Cape Breton Classrooms
School may look different this year, but hunger and bullying continue to be a reality for thousands of children. In Cape Breton, The Salvation Army’s ABC Snack Program is providing…
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“So Everybody can Eat”
The shelves at The Salvation Army’s food bank in Orillia, Ont., are now full thanks to the efforts of five-year-old Kennedy Hill. Kennedy would frequently hear her mother, Angie Green-Hill,…
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Community Garden Supports Low-Income People with Fresh Food and Education
Although low-income people may see healthy food choices on the shelves at grocery stores, the cost of them is often out of their range. In Brantford, Ont., The Salvation Army’s…
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The Salvation Army Partners with Yellowknife Co-op to Help Make a Difference
One of The Salvation Army’s greatest strengths is the consistent presence of local supporters and partners who know the unique needs of vulnerable people in their community. One in 11…
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Salvation Army in Dartmouth Comes Together for Their Community
Long before the pandemic began, Salvation Army food bank volunteers in Dartmouth, N.S., have been coming together each Monday to prepare food boxes for struggling members of their community. Each…
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New Canadian Gives Back During Pandemic
Less than a month ago, Augustine Ansong-Owusu was one of hundreds of Canadians who volunteered to help The Salvation Army provide essential services throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. “When I came…
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From Trauma to Triumph
Kate’s childhood and early years were filled with trauma and significant challenges; a family with a history of addiction and her mother, a crack addict, who left when Kate was…
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Agri-Food Donation Brings Fresh Items to the Table
The Salvation Army has been able to increase its fresh food capacity across Ontario thanks to a generous donation from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) in collaboration with Igloo Food…
