The Salvation Army Continues to Do the Most Good One Year After the Start of the COVID-19 Pandemic
The most requested service was food assistance, and due to its grassroots structure, The Salvation Army was able to modify operations to meet urgent need in creative and localized ways.
- The most requested service was food assistance, and due to its grassroots structure, The Salvation Army was able to modify operations to meet urgent need in creative and localized ways.
- Additionally, the Army hosted PPE drives and provided free childcare so first responders could better focus on the fight against the pandemic.
- The Salvation Army launched a national phone hotline (the Hope Hotline) to provide people with emotional and spiritual care.
- The Salvation Army annually helps more than 30 million Americans overcome poverty, addiction and economic hardships through a range of social services.