Tag: meal programs
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Healthy Snacks Program Fuels the Bodies and Minds of Students
Throughout the entire school year, The Salvation Army in Abbotsford, B.C., runs a program that allows students ranging from kindergarten to Grade 12 to have access to nutritious snacks at…
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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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The Salvation Army in Saskatoon Provides Students with a Healthy Breakfast
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It replenishes your body and gives you an energy boost after waking up. While the importance of breakfast is well known,…
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Chef and The Salvation Army Unite to Feed Community Affected by Wildfires
Since the wildfires in western Canada began, The Salvation Army has joined together with various partners to help provide food and hydration to evacuees and firefighters. In Kelowna, B.C., one…
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Meal Program Provides Food and Social Connections for Seniors
For over a year, Diane and Dennis Unrau have overseen the operation of the Senior Meal Program, run by The Salvation Army’s Renew Church in B.C. Every week Diane and…
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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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Ukrainian ESL Students Serve Salvation Army Meals as a Thank You to the Community
On Jan. 25, 2023, an ESL class made up of mostly Ukrainian students participated in the weekly Wednesday Night Community Meal hosted by The Salvation Army in Swift Current, Sask.…
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500 Lunches Each Week Fill Hungry Bellies in Weyburn
A summer lunch program in Weyburn, Sask., that began during the pandemic has been extended so that healthy meals don’t end after the last school bell. “I enjoy making the…
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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 Provides Budget-Friendly Cooking Classes in Halifax
When you’re cooking for your family on a tight budget, creating healthy meals can be challenging. That’s why The Salvation Army in Fairview is providing meal preparation classes to teach…
