HOPE is Greater Than Fear

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we are quickly adapting to the needs of those struggling in the Buffalo Community. Our Shelter for Homeless Families is continuing to provide a safe place for families as they navigate the challenges that COVID-19 brings. Our Emergency Disaster Services team is out serving our first responders as they keep our community safe. Even though some of our face-to-face programs are closed, we are still providing food, personal care items and meeting the needs of our Golden Age Center Seniors and Pathway of Hope clients. 

Our Food Pantries remain open and available for those struggling to put food on the table for their families – some of our pantries have expanded their service hours and days to meet the needs of their community. Food insecurity has grown tremendously since the beginning of the pandemic; in some areas, we have served over four times the normal amount of families. 

With the help of other dedicated community partners, we have been able to...

• Host a drive-up food distribution on the West Side of Buffalo with the help of FeedMore WNY.
• Provide breakfast for the 100 homeless individuals staying overnight at the Code 19 Shelter, located in the Flickinger Center. Thank you, General Mills for your generous cereal donation!
• Provide breakfast and lunch to the healthcare workers administering tests at the new COVID-19 Testing Site located at the Walmart on Walden Avenue. 

  

During such chaos, separation and uncertainty, The Salvation Army is here to help our community when there may not be anywhere else to turn. During a three-week period, we have assisted 4,712 individuals who were struggling in our community.  

There are many ways you can Do The Most Good in your community:

• Like and share our posts on social media 
• Facebook
• Twitter
• Instagram
• Purchase items needed by clients in our Shelter for Homeless Families from our Walmart Registry for Good
• Help us Fill The Gap by supporting our virtual Red Kettle Open Fundraiser

Thank you to our Fill The Gap Campaign Sponsors:

            

Thank you for your support of our mission – without your generosity, we wouldn’t be able to help those struggling in our community. By supporting The Salvation Army, you are giving hundreds of families in the Buffalo Area HOPE.