How do I get a Salvation Army food parcel?
If you need food assistance, please come into the centre for an appointment with one of our friendly support team. The appointment will take approx 20 – 30 minutes. Please bring your ID with you and make sure your WINZ entitlements are used up first.
How do I get food from the Edmonton food Bank?
Please come to the Edmonton Food Bank ANNEX located at 11434-120 Street, Edmonton, AB. The facility is two doors down from the main Food Bank. Beyond Food operates Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. We are able to assist you remotely during business hours.
What does the Salvation Army do in Canada?
The Salvation Army offers practical assistance for children and families, often tending to the basic necessities of life, provides shelter for homeless people and rehabilitation for people who have lost control of their lives to an addiction.
What is in the emergency food parcel?
The emergency package will contain milk, bread, butter, eggs, biscuits, tea, coffee, tinned food, cereal, toilet roll and soap, and will be available to residents who meet the above criteria, regardless of age.
Can I donate money to a local food bank?
Most supermarket chains have a food bank collection box in their bigger stores making it easy to donate while doing your weekly shop. If you can’t collect and donate items, most food banks happily accept cash contributions.
How often can you get food bank?
How many times can I visit a food bank? You can normally get up to four food bank vouchers issued, as it’s meant to be a short-term solution. Some food banks will be flexible and may be able to provide more. If you’re struggling with financial issues get in touch with us for support on how to manage your money.
Is Salvation Army Canada a good charity?
The Salvation Army has been recognized with the highest level of excellence in ethical fundraising and financial accountability that Canadians can trust. The Salvation Army is now one of just over 300 charities in Canada that has earned Imagine Canada’s national Standards Program accreditation.
What food do you get from the food bank?
Food banks give out parcels of household supplies that will typically last between three and seven days. As you might expect, most of it is food: pasta, tinned fruit and veg, rice, tea, soup and so on. But parcels also include items like toiletries, baby supplies and washing powder.
What do we do at Salvation Army Edmonton?
We are here to serve our Salvation Army ministry units and partners so that they can deliver The Salvation Army’s programs and services to those in need in the Edmonton area. We see them as our frontline operatives and we try our best to do whatever we can do to help them fulfill the above mission.
How many people use Salvation Army food banks each year?
Last year, Salvation Army food banks assisted close to 1.2 million men, women and children. According to Food Banks Canada, each month, over 850,000 people turn to food banks for help and more than one-third are children and youth.
What happens at a Salvation Army meal?
Meal times vary from location to location and guests are served to help maintain their dignity. Guests tend to interact with one another throughout the meal and share about their difficult times with each other and staff. The food is often a gateway to receiving further assistance from The Salvation Army.
How do food banks help parents cope with food insecurity?
Parents choose between eating dinner and giving their portion to their children. At many Salvation Army food banks clients select the food they want, similar to shopping at a grocery store. This restores self-esteem and reduces the stress and humiliation of asking for food. “Coming to the food bank keeps me calm,” says Barbara.