As the first anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic passes, The Salvation Army of Lake County has released a rundown of the assistance it has provided in the past year. People living in poverty felt the initial effects of COVID-19 more quickly and acutely because they experienced a pandemic on top of already-existing epidemics of need, Salvation Army officials said in a news release.
Officials said The Salvation Army of Lake County saw a fivefold increase in need during the height of the pandemic.
According to the release, The Salvation Army of Lake County served 23,538 meals (delivering 1,151 to homes), handed out 17,925 bags of groceries, distributed 4,253 hygiene kits and supported 1,441 households with emergency financial assistance.