Cadet Jason Brinson receives cheque from Yellowknife Co-op
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 Canadians live in poverty and, thanks to a $10,000 donation from the Yellowknife Co-op, we will continue to meet the essential needs of families and  […]

Salvation Army in Dartmouth Comes Together for Their Community

Posted on 21st July 2020, by SalvationArmy.ca
Volunteer delivers food in van to vulnerable people
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 week, an average of 10 volunteers prepare up to 35 food boxes for distribution in the afternoon. But as more people face food insecurity due  […]

New Canadian Gives Back During Pandemic

Posted on 30th June 2020, by SalvationArmy.ca
New Canadian delivers food 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 to Canada, the community helped me,” says Augustine. “Whenever I deliver food to someone, I know they have the same feeling I did—that their community  […]

From Trauma to Triumph

Posted on 25th June 2020, by SalvationArmy.ca
Kate with her daughter
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 12. Before long, addiction was a family legacy that thrived when Kate spent her early adult years partying and abusing alcohol and drugs. “I was  […]

Agri-Food Donation Brings Fresh Items to the Table

Posted on 22nd June 2020, by SalvationArmy.ca
Donation brings fresh food to Salvation Army food banks
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 equipment. The project, which has been in the works for a year, came to fruition when AAFC provided the opportunity and Igloo Food Equipment gave  […]

Salvation Army Food Bank Offers Home Delivery Service

Posted on 16th June 2020, by SalvationArmy.ca
Door-to-door food delivery for the vulnerable in Windsor
If your cupboards are bare and you can’t access a food bank, The Salvation Army’s home food delivery program in Windsor, Ont., is ensuring that you won’t go hungry. “We don’t want people in our community to lack resources” “We don’t want people in our community to lack resources,” says Major Paul Rideout, executive director  […]

The Rogers Family and The Salvation Army Team Up for COVID-19 Relief

Posted on 15th June 2020, by SalvationArmy.ca
Salvation Army worker hands bag of food to client from disaster services truck
TORONTO, ON, June 15, 2020—Today, the Rogers family donated $10 million to The Salvation Army to help support Canadians affected by COVID-19. It is the largest private donation the charity has received in its more than 135 years of giving hope to those in need across Canada. “The incredible generosity of the Rogers family is  […]

The Power of Partnerships

Posted on 21st May 2020, by SalvationArmy.ca
Lt. Derek Kerr receives PPE donation for food bank staff and volunteers
“We are living in very challenging times,” says Lieutenant Derek Kerr of the Salvations Army’s Suncoast Citadel in Goderich, Ont. “With the onset of the COVID-19 global pandemic, Canadians now more than ever need The Salvation Army. Without the support of our partners and friends we would not be able to continue reaching out to  […]

Sydney Drive-Up Food Bank Safely Meets Community Needs

Posted on 8th May 2020, by SalvationArmy.ca
Workers get ready for drive through food bank
With social distancing and safety as our top priorities, The Salvation Army is working to come up with unique ways to meet the ongoing needs of the communities we serve. In Cape Breton, Family Services Coordinator, Nicole Maclean, found a creative way to keep their community food bank operating in Sydney—a drive-up window. This solution  […]

Double Your Impact to Help Canadians Affected by COVID-19

Posted on 1st May 2020, by SalvationArmy.ca
Salvation Army delivers meals to people experiencing homelessness
GivingTuesdayNow, May 5, 2020, is an emergency response to the impact of COVID-19. “In a few short months, COVID-19 grew into a global pandemic, which has pushed struggling Canadians to the brink of despair,” says Lt-Colonel John P. Murray, territorial secretary for communications. “We are all in this together and can make a real difference  […]