Local Salvation Army responds to those in need
Published 7:07 pm Monday, April 6, 2020
State, federal and local officials have all called on residents to shelter in place to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
However, for those who are unable to purchase groceries on their own or even prepare their meals, the Salvation Army’s grocery and emergency services are still available during adjusted operational hours.
In coordination with the city of Vicksburg and United Way, Vicksburg Corps Officer Major Steve Welch said meals are being provided in a “to-go” style every day this week from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Salvation Army parking lot, 530 Mission 66.
Orders and appointments for groceries will be taken over the phone and like the meals that are being provided, grocery pickup will be handled similarly.
“Staff and officers will directly place items into the client’s car trunks to practice social distancing,” Welch said.
In order to continue these services, Welch said, he is appealing to locals.
“The Salvation Army has always been grateful to serve the Vicksburg community,” he said, and will remain so during the pandemic,” but in order to continue, the non-profit also needs support from the community in the form of financial support.
To support the Vicksburg Salvation Army, call 601-456-444 or visit SalvationArmyALM.org/give.
At this time, Welch said the Family Thrift Store has been closed until further notice.
The Salvation Army has 7,600 centers of operation around the country and is ranked as the country’s largest privately funded, direct-service nonprofit.