Salvation Army staff in Vernon, B.C. said with the increase of clients and the decrease in donations, both monetary and food, they were nearing desperate levels of food.
Now, things have changed. “Things have gone great, our community has stepped up and really supported us,” said Stefan Reid, Vernon Salvation Army’s spokesperson.
A few weeks and a news story like the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic can make a big difference for a social service that relies on donations. “We’ve also seen monetary donations come in through the mail and our website.” [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] Vernon’s Salvation Army has been serving free lunches from its food truck for a few weeks.