Title: Store Sales Associate @ The Salvation Army – Fairfield Ave.
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The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
All Salvation Army Family Stores fund the Adult Rehabilitation Center on Fairfield Avenue. The Adult Rehabilitation Center is a residential work-therapy program that provides assistance for sober living to men in our community.
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Salvation Army launches 2 million pound food drive in Twin Cities
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The Salvation Army is holding a 2 million pound food drive in the Twin Cities.
(FOX 9) - The Twin Cities Salvation Army announced it is holding a two million pound food drive from March 1-26 in an effort to aid families still struggling from the economic impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
According to a release from the organization, the goal of collecting 2 million pounds of non-perishable food would represent the largest single food drive ever held in the Twin Cities.
More than 750,000 Minnesotans have experienced job furloughs or layoffs since the start of the pandemic, and the state s food shelves have seen a record 3.83 million visits. The Salvation Army also reports 40% of people visiting their food pantries last year had never visited one before.
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Our neighbors are struggling like never before. More than 460,000 Minnesotans aren't getting enough to eat. Thankfully, The Salvation Army wants to help by
They said the decision to close the stores, which accepted donated goods and sold them on as affordable items for those in need as well as astute bargain hunters, had not been easy. “But returns have been in decline for some time and are no longer sufficient to cover costs,” they said. Its annual returns for 2019 showed Methodist Goodwill had made a surplus of less than $10,000. Terrace End shop manager Catherine Moxham said it was an emotional time for staff, volunteers and regular shoppers. She had been managing the store for nearly seven years, and had formed bonds with regular shoppers in that time.