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.