Scores of less fortunate Barbadians continue to benefit from the various Salvation Army programmes.On Wednesday 350 people participated in the eagerly anticipated Christmas hot lunch initiative at the organisation’s Reed Street headquarters in The City and through the Meals on Wheels programme.Chairman of the Salvation Army Advisory Board Paul Bernstein said volunteers reported as early as 4:30 a.m. to prepare the meals for the initiative and by 12:30 p.m. more than 100 lunches were distributed.
By Sheria Brathwaite
Massy Distribution on Friday partnered with the Salvation Army to provide hot meals to 300 less fortunate people.
On Friday during the give-back event at the Salvation Army’s Reed Street, City headquarters, divisional business manager Sherma Evelyn said that this was the season for giving and it was important to show love and help others.
“We are encouraging Barbadians to
Some social ills have plagued human existence since the beginning of time. And while we are all acutely aware that these menacing issues exist, some of us often turn a blind eye to them.Poverty is one such uncomfortable topic that many often shun.It is no secret that many among us have been struggling to make ends meet. This has always been the case. However, the COVID-19 pandemic compounded this reality.From the looks of it, Bajans have begun to take full advantage of the mega shopping spree given that this is the first full celebration of Christmas since 2019. While many of us can be spotted in the busy streets of Bridgetown shopping and engaging in the hustle and bustle of the season, others simply cannot.We have families who will not benefit from a table laden with a fare of food and goodies. There are children who will awake Christmas morning and go to sleep Christmas night and not receive a single present.
The Salvation Army has raised half of its $750 000 Christmas Appeal target so far.Business Divisional Manager Sherma Evelyn said while the non-profit organisation is thankful for the donations from businesses and kind-hearted Barbadians thus far, it must reach the target in order to respond to significant demand.Speaking to the media at the Barbados Police Cooperative Credit Union Ltd in Lightfoot Lane, The City where she accepted a $5 000 donation, Evelyn said the Salvation Army continues to see an increasing number of Barbadians seeking help with getting meals, food supplies, and other necessities.“The appeal is going pretty okay. It is not where we would like it to be but we believe that by the time we close off our appeal it will reach its goal and this $5 000 will help us along the way to reaching our target,” Evelyn said.
The chances of anyone nabbing a Salvation Army kettle will be slimmer this year says Divisional Business Manager Sherma Evelyn. On two separate locations, in 2019 and 2021, two of the kettles which contained money were stolen; one from outside a Christ Church supermarket and the other from a mall in The City. The annual Christmas Kettle and Letter Appeals, through which the Salvation Army received most of its funds, …