March has roared in like a lion for The Salvation Army’s efforts to keep the unemployed housed, clothed and fed. In the first two weeks, The Elgin/Carpentersville Salvation Army has helped 487 (1444 individuals) families with food, clothing, utility and rent assistance. This compares to 581 (1743 individuals) families for the whole month of February.
The number one emergency request from the unemployed continues to be food. 333 families requested food the first two weeks of March.
"The numbers are increasing and we find ourselves having to give a weekly five day supply of food instead of a three day supply.” said Major Ken Nicolai, of the Elgin/Carpentersville Salvation Army units. “We have $ 10,000.00 left that is designated for food and an almost empty food pantry. We have some limited additional funds coming in the summer, but at this point we need to get to June.”
Residents may help by donating food to both Salvation Army locations listed below. “We are also in need of plastic shopping bags. It would save us money toward the purchase of food if we can get those donated.” said Nicolai.Volunteers are needed on Friday’s from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM to sort, bag and distribute groceries. Contact the Salvation Army units below to volunteer.
The Salvation Army - S. Kennedy Dr. (Suite 8B)
Meadowdale Mall
Carpentersville, IL. 60110
(847) 428-5138
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