In Oregon, Salvation Army provides quarantine housing and more
How one Pacific Northwest corps turned grant writing into dollars for COVID-19 relief. In all her eight years at the Salvation Army Roseburg (Oregon) Corps, Katrina Basso had not seen more incoming calls for assistance from her community than in 2020. “When
Aurora Corps named ‘Everyday Hero’ for pandemic outreach
The City of Aurora (Colorado) recently awarded The Salvation Army Aurora Corps, led by Corps Officers Captains Sam and Felicia LeMar, with a 2021 Everyday Hero Award during a virtual celebration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. event hosted
Unexpected food donation feeds hundreds in New Mexico
Food destined for prison feeds local groups, including members of the Navajo Nation By Shelley Hickox– On November 5, Farmington (New Mexico) Corps Officer Major Tammy Ray received a phone call she didn’t expect. It was a representative from Aramark, a global
Colorado family pays it forward one pizza at a time
Pizza is more popular than ever in 2020, according to a recent survey of Americans of all ages, and that’s good news for Dennis and Barbara Sorrow of Cortez, Colorado. Several years after The Salvation Army helped the Sorrow family get
Thrift store finds new mission in food desert
New facility aims to combat food insecurity A 15,000 square-foot facility where The Salvation Army formerly maintained a thrift store in Bellingham, Washington, has been converted into a food bank, providing pre-packed food boxes to those in need this Thanksgiving season
Salvation Army expands meal delivery service to San Francisco’s homeless encampments
Since mid-April, The Salvation Army has been delivering two meals daily to people experiencing homelessness and living in encampments in San Francisco in partnership with the San Francisco Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HSH) through MealsinPlaceSF. Now, with the
51: Meet The Helpers | How The Salvation Army is getting food to patients in need with Lt. Sarah Aguirre
Hunger is a new reality for many as the coronavirus has taken hold of communities across the country, and as a result The Salvation Army has stepped up its services to meet the need. In Denver, Lt. Sarah Aguirre said the
Meet The Helpers: Lt. Sarah Aguirre develops partnership to feed patients in need
Hunger is a new reality for many as the coronavirus has taken hold of communities across the country, and as a result, The Salvation Army has stepped up its services to meet the need. In Denver, Lt. Sarah Aguirre said the
Salvation Army finds unique ways to meet Denver food demand
By Caitlin Johnston– The Salvation Army is an expert when it comes to feeding those in need. But the fast-spreading, novel coronavirus has caused a dramatic uptick in those who are hungry and in need of help. Corps officers and volunteers immediately
5 ways The Salvation Army is caring for the hungry during COVID-19
The Salvation Army serves 23 million Americans a year in six key pillars of service in every zip code across the U.S. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, The Salvation Army continues to serve in every respect—now more than
The Salvation Army adapts its food distribution practices amid coronavirus
By Christin Thieme– Feeding people has always been part of The Salvation Army’s service to those in need, yet as the coronavirus pandemic takes hold of communities across the Western Territory, the way food is distributed is changing. Corps are working diligently
5 things to know about hunger in America today
We know hunger is an issue, and yet the details can be difficult to fully grasp. Here’s five things you need to know about hunger in America today: 1. In North America, 1 in 8 Americans don’t know where their next