CINCINNATI – The Salvation Army in Greater Cincinnati announced that it is requesting food donations to support its various programs throughout the city.
The non-perishable food donations will be used to address requests from its Food Pantries, as well as to fill traditional Holiday Food Baskets.
“This year, the need is even greater,” said Major Ronald Foreman, Divisional Commander of The Salvation Army.
“More families are struggling due to the economy, and the increased number of those who have become unemployed. In our local operations, we have seen requests for Emergency Assistance increase 30 percent over prior year and it continues to rise.”
In order to help those in need, The Salvation Army is reaching out to the community for an increased level of support.
Those who want to help are asked to provide non-perishable food items.
- canned vegetables
- canned fruit
- canned cranberry sauce
- canned gravy
- stuffing
- cookie mix
- boxes of instant potatoes
- packages of rolls
Monetary donations provide gift cards to be used towards the purchase of fresh meat.
Those making donations are asked to contact their local Salvation Army Community Center to arrange a drop-off. As well, monetary donations can be dropped off at the local center, or mailed to the center.
The six Salvation Army Community Centers in Greater Cincinnati include:
Batavia: 87 N. Market St.
(513) 732-6241
Center Hill (Finneytown): 6381 Center Hill Ave.
(513) 242-9100
Citadel (Downtown): 120 E. Central Parkway
(513) 762-5649
Covington, Ky.: 1806 Scott Blvd.
(859) 261-0835
Newport, Ky.: 340 W. 10th St.
(859) 431-1063
Westside (Price Hill): 3503 Warsaw Ave.
(513) 251-1424
For more information, go to http://www.salvationarmycincinnati.org/.
