PRESS RELEASE
Food Shelf Cupboards Bare at
Jamestown Salvation Army
Food, monetary donations needed immediately
JAMESTOWN, N.D. – July 27, 2011 – For the first time in nearly six years, the food shelf cupboards are bare at the Jamestown Salvation Army.
“We’re almost completely empty,” said Lt. Mitch Brecto, Jamestown Salvation Army administrator. “Due to a decrease in food drives and individual donations, we are unable to adequately provide for the families depending on us.”
The food shelf serves an average of 264 men, women and children per month, or about 3,200 people per year.
In addition to nonperishable food items, the food shelf needs hygiene products, baby supplies, cleaning products, toilet paper and other common household supplies.
“We are humbly asking Jamestown residents to give what food or money they can to help us serve local families in need,” Brecto said. “Anything will help.”
To donate, stop by the Jamestown Salvation Army at 320 1st Ave. N.
For more information, call 701-252-0290.
The Salvation Army Northern Division has been serving Minnesota and North Dakota communities since 1886. Today the Northern Division includes operation centers in dozens of cities across both states. These centers provide food, shelter, youth programs and more to nearly 560,000 people a year. To volunteer with The Salvation Army or to make a credit card donation, call 651-746-3400 or 1-800-SAL-ARMY. Checks made out to The Salvation Army may be sent to 2445 Prior Ave., Roseville, MN 55113. Click below to make an online donation.
