If you have leftover food, donate it to the Salvation Army. This organization serves needy people through soup kitchens, food pantries, and holiday assistance. They also provide grocery orders and food vouchers. If you’re looking for more ways to donate food, consider the following:
Drive-thru distributions
The Salvation Army hosts drive-thru distributions of fresh produce and dairy items. During these events, participants must be 18 years or older with a valid photo ID. It is important to remember that the food distributed is not surplus and is for those in need. It is also important to avoid blocking traffic by blocking the line. If you see a line blocking the drive-thru, law enforcement officers will be called to inspect it and direct people to other places to pick up their boxes.
Salvation Army of Bell County has partnered with the City of Killeen to provide food distribution in the city. The new mobile food program will take place every third Tuesday. Volunteers are needed for this new program. The Salvation Army of Bell County also seeks local donations to help with the program.
The Salvation Army of Greater Baton Rouge has partnered with other local nonprofits to provide food for those in need. This year, the Salvation Army provides over seven million meals, proving that the organization is an essential resource for those in need. The Salvation Army also relies on community support for its food distribution program. As such, the Salvation Army has closed its Family Store until further notice. In the meantime, the organization relies on the food box program for those in need.
Drive-thru distributions for the Salvation Army are a great way to help people in need. Volunteers will be at the distribution sites for the day. Drive-thru distributions will help prevent social distancing and ensure proper hygiene. To participate in a drive-thru distribution, residents should park their cars in the parking lot and drive around the back of the building. There, volunteers will load the pallets.
The Salvation Army needs canned meat, canned vegetables, jelly, pasta, rice, beans, and soups in cans. Donating these items will enable them to distribute the food to those in need. While there are social boundaries, the Salvation Army will unload the items from vehicles while maintaining a social distance from those who need the food.
Martinsville Kroger
A local Kroger in Martinsville will donate food to the Salvation Army on Friday. The local Salvation Army will pick up donations to fill the kettles and distribute them to needy people. On top of that, the Martinsville Kroger will have a five-minute shopping spree between Feeding America Southwest Virginia and Salvation Army.
