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Salvation Army Red Kettle Donations Are Down This Year
The Salvation Army says the COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted its famous red kettle fundraising drive. A decrease in foot traffic, more people shopping online, and fewer people carrying cash are believed to be the reasons. The Salvation Army created its Rescue Christmas campaign recognizing that these factors could diminish donations, which help keep its…
Read MoreSalvation Army Drive-Thru Food Pantry Thursday – Seaford
The Salvation Army of Delaware will hold drive-thru food distribution on Thursday May 7 at locations in New Castle, Kent, and Sussex Counties. Captain Timothy Sheehan, Delaware State Coordinator says that food insecurity has always been a front- line service for The Salvation Army, but the COVID-19 pandemic has broadened the scope and gravity of…
Read MoreSalvation Army Meal Distribution Increases in DE Region
The Salvation Army Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware has distributed over 2-million meals since the coronavirus pandemic began in our area.聽 Nearly 50,000 of those meals went to Delawareans.聽 Salvation Army officials say that with so many joining the unemployment rolls in recent weeks, they have seen a substantial increase in new clients coming for food.聽…
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