The Salvation Army has announced the Yorkton Food Bank will be moving to a new location effective Feb. 1.
The new Food Bank and Family Services will be located at 78 South Front Street, Yorkton in the back section of Parkland Community Church.
An official grand opening celebration will be held at 78 South Front Street on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at 9 am. Mayor Bob Maloney, along with other dignitaries and community leaders will be present to formally launch operations at the new location.
Lieutenant Samuel Tim says, “We are excited about this new partnership with Parkland Community Church. Our mission is to give hope to individuals and families in Yorkton and the surrounding areas and these new facilities will allow us to broaden our programming and provide us with more opportunities to assist those who are struggling financially.”
The Salvation Army has been in Yorkton since 1913. Lt. Tim says: “This new partnership will help us to continue to meet the needs of our clients and look towards the future with enthusiasm.”
About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is an international Christian organization that began its work in Canada in 1882 and has grown to become one of the largest direct providers of social services in the country. The Salvation Army gives hope and support to vulnerable people in 400 communities across Canada and in 131 countries around the world. The Salvation Army offers practical assistance for children and families, often tending to the basic necessities of life, providing shelter for homeless people and rehabilitation for people who have lost control of their lives to an addiction. When you give to The Salvation Army, you are investing in the future of marginalized and overlooked people in your community.
