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The Salvation Army’s Southern California social service and community outreach centers are continuing to see an increase in need during this economic downturn. Operation Feed Our Families will continue to meet this need with YOUR help.

 

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT

 September 4, 2008  Long Beach –
 
The City of Long Beach is a destination of choice for tourists.  Long Beach is also ranked 6th in the nation in poverty with more than a quarter of its population living at or below the federal poverty guidelines.

More and more of these "working poor" families are turning to The Salvation Army's Long Beach Citadel.  In August alone more than 93 new cases were opened (as compared to 31 new cases in August of 2007);  570 bags of groceries were provided, 400 bus tokens were distributed, and 18 vouchers for school clothing were issued (as compared to 1 voucher for clothing in August 2007). In total, 263 families (524 persons) came to The Salvation Army for assistance in August 2008.

The Long Beach Community is rallying with local food drives in the works and some donations coming in but more help is needed.
 
Long Beach Volunteer Flo Earle helps a family carry their groceries at The Salvation Army Long Beach CitadelOne Family’s Story:
 
A family of three, dad is a school teacher and mom stays at home with the little one. They never thought they would be coming to The Salvation Army for food assistance. Yet they are – due to rising housing/fuel costs, and some unexpected medical bills this family is not able to make ends meet. 
 Long Beach Volunteer Flo  Earle
helps a family carry their       
groceries at The Salvation      
Army Long Beach Citadel        

We Are Making A Difference!

The Salvation Army Sites serving additional families include:
 
Glendale: 225+ new families
Lancaster: 1,500+ new families
Long Beach: 100+ new families
Pasadena: 50+ new families
San Gabriel: 30+ new families
San Fernando:
120+ new families
Simi Valley: 400+ new families
South Los Angeles:
75+ new families
Southeast Communities:
125+ new families
Oxnard: 50+ new families
 
 
Operation Feed Our Families has raised over $230,000. Requests for Service Continue to Grow.  Help us meet this additional need and reach our goal of serving an additional 40,000 families this year.
 
A donation of $100 can feed a family of four for a week.
 
 
1-800-SAL-ARMY
 
Operation Feed Our Families is a special campaign of The Salvation Army which supports community programs of The Salvation Army providing basic needs services (food, utility, rent assistance, case management) to struggling families in and around Los Angeles.
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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An ongoing campaign helping
Southern California's working
poor cope with the spike in
the cost of living. To donate
call 1-800-SAL ARMY or visit
www.operationfeedourfamilies.org

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