Mobile Salvation Army Needs Thanksgiving Donations

For weekend cook Kelvin Bush, prepping food for clients at the Salvation Army is kind of like a Thanksgiving dry run.

“I guess you get real humble and some humility because you're giving back, helping others that are less fortunate,” says Bush. Last Thanksgiving the Salvation Army doled out meals to almost 700 people. Area Commander Major Ted Morris says they want to serve even more than that this year. That's why the Salvation Army is making an urgent call for donations.

“We know people that normally haven't had to come to use for help are coming and so for that reason we're going to be ready for more people to come,” says Morris. Even with the expected increase in the number of that are probably going to look for help this Thanksgiving workers here say they're pretty sure they'll be able to help anyone in need that comes to their door.

“We've been here for a lot of years and so we're counting on them coming through for us, so for that reason we're optimistic they'll help us when the need is there,” says Morris. He says the non-profit group has to grapple with rising food and fuel prices this year.

“I think the economy is haphazard right now, and people are nervous and people are holding on to their money and so I think one of the challenges we may face is with donations,” says Morris. He says they're trying to get the word out about the Salvation Army's needs this year. One good sign is the fact that they have all the volunteers they need for this year's big meal. For more information on how to donate you can call their main office on Dauphin Street (251) 438-1625.