The Salvation Army – Fighting Hunger, One Food Bag at a Time
Waco, Texas The last year has presented extreme challenges for many in the community as rising food prices have impacted family budgets. The Salvation Army has seen a significant increase in requests for assistance, with many families seeking help with the most basic services, including food. Thanks to the generous support of the community and local businesses, The Salvation Army food pantry has served more people than ever before. It continues to provide food boxes each week for those in need.
About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the Universal Christian church established in London in 1865, has supported those in need in His name without discrimination for more than 130 years in the United States. Nearly 30 million Americans receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year through a broad array of social services that range from providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless and opportunities for underprivileged children. 82 cents of every dollar The Salvation Army spends is used to support those services in 5,000 communities nationwide. For more information, go to www.salvationarmywaco.org