Shelves are bare at the Salvation Army food bank in Oceanside, Major Rolf Guenther said. “We are running very, very low, the lowest ever,” he said. “Demand is increasing slowly. A lot of shelves are bare.” Recent food drives have helped, he said, but of late donations have dropped off. Read more

Alexandria, Virginia – With Isaac officially upgraded to a category one hurricane, The Salvation Army is mobilizing its emergency response teams and supplies along the Gulf Coast in preparation for landfall. The storm is expected to continue gaining strength with storm surges and heavy rainfalls, with a path through New Orleans and the southeastern Louisiana  […]

The beginning of a new school year is always a stressful time for families struggling to make ends meet. To help relieve some of that stress, Nelson’s Salvation Army is asking for help in providing school supplies. Read more

TORONTO, Aug. 27, 2012 /CNW/ – One of Canada’s leading retailer of home furnishings is stepping up to help The Salvation Army obtain desperately needed donations of clothing and household items to help families in need this Back to School season. The Brick and The Salvation Army will jointly host a donation drive at four  […]

Back to school is only days away. For some children it’s an exciting time, but for others it is sad and embarrassing. That’s where The Salvation Army can help. For families facing financial burdens, back-to-school shopping is a tug-of-war between pens and notebooks versus rent and food. “Families are still struggling,” says Terry Harney, Markham,  […]

In general, younger Canadians are more likely to volunteer than older Canadians. A recent article by Statistics Canada also states that: • young Canadians aged 15 to 24 were more likely to volunteer than Canadians in most other age groups. • more than eight in 10 Canadians help others directly (informal volunteering). • while younger  […]

While unimaginable devastation and living conditions continue to numb the world The Salvation Army in Canada & Bermuda continues to help those most vulnerable approach the future with hope. • The Canada and Bermuda territory is sending US$60,000 to the Philippines to support emergency relief work following recent floods in Metro Manila and nearby Provinces.  […]

The country of Georgia is dealing with damage caused by unprecedented storms which have caused flooding and other damage throughout the summer. The Salvation Army has provided assistance since the floods began in May and is still offering help today. In May The Salvation Army responded to flooding in Lagodekhi and Tbilisi, providing food, water,  […]

Salvationists were among the victims of an earthquake that brought devastation to Indonesia on Saturday, August 18. Five of the six people killed in Lindu District were members of The Salvation Army. Many others have lost their homes. The earthquake, measuring 6.2 on the Richter Scale, caused devastation across Central Sulawesi Province. Initial reports suggested  […]