/CNW/ - The Salvation Army in the HRM is currently seeing a record high of over 950 individuals requesting back-to-school support. Already over 150 people more.
In 2022 The Salvation Army in the HRM saw demand for school supplies double as over 800 children throughout the HRM received back-to-school support, but with the costs of both school supplies and everyday living remaining high, The Salvation Army is preparing for another increase in demand for back-to-school support.
The Salvation Army in Halifax says it's seeing double the demand for its Back to School Backpack Program this year compared to last year and is turning to the public for donations.