Amid Coronavirus concerns, The Salvation Army helps Fort Collins with food assistance
The Salvation Army continues to provide traditional social services to those we serve, including food and shelter. As our nation adapts to social distancing guidelines, The Salvation Army Fort Collins has pivoted to provide breakfast, lunch and food baskets through a drive-up/walk-up window at their location at 3901 South Mason Street, Fort Collins.
The Salvation Army Fort Collins has helped 1,275 families and individuals in the last two weeks in response to COVID-19 and other concerns.
Community members are welcome to stop by The Salvation Army Fort Collins to receive a food box from 10am-3pm Monday – Friday.
To get additional help or learn more about the options, the public can call 855-768-7977.
“During times of need, The Salvation Army is here to serve our neighbors,” says Major Mike Dickinson, The Salvation Army Intermountain Divisional Commander. “If you need help or would like to help, please contact us. We’re here for our Larimer County community.”
Individuals we serve daily will feel the impacts of this crisis on a greater level. The Salvation Army is in urgent need of food, hygiene items and financial assistance to be able to provide these vulnerable populations with adequate support throughout this pandemic. The Salvation Army will accept food and hygiene donations from 9am-4pm Monday – Friday.
Learn more and give at fortcollins.salvationarmy.org or salarmy.us/IMcovidinfo.
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About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the universal Christian church established in London in 1865, has been supporting those in need in His name without discrimination for 150 years. Nearly 30 million Americans receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year through the broadest 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 imsalvationarmy.org.