The Salvation Army is grateful to the Government of Canada for the $11.25 million it provided to The Salvation Army for food security during the COVID-19 pandemic. The graphic above illustrates how it has been distributed to date. We also acknowledge and appreciate our many Salvation Army staff and volunteers who have worked hard to ensure Canadians who needed it the most received safe, nutritious and culturally diverse food.
Walking Gently Together
Tracy Desjarlais, Indigenous liaison, shares the importance of building bridges between the Army and First Nations.
Features“A handshake goes a long way,” says Tracy Desjarlais (Piapot First Nation of Saskatchewan), Indigenous liaison for public affairs and emergency disaster services (EDS) for the Canada and Bermuda Territory. “And to build trust within the nations, it’s important for us to be present.” As part of The Salvation Army’s commitment to establishing this
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Salvation Army Responds to Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica
Communities continue to recover from widespread damage caused by the category 5 storm.
By Abbigail Oliver NewsOn October 28, 2025, hurricane Melissa made landfall in southwest Jamaica as a category 5 storm, quickly becoming the third strongest hurricane on record in the Atlantic Ocean. The international Salvation Army responded swiftly, dispatching teams of personnel from across Australia, Iceland, Canada, England and the United States.
Beyond Boundaries
How my Caribbean identity is woven into the fabric of my faith.
by Lieutenant Krishna McFarlane FeaturesAs I was growing up in Jamaica, faith was the underlying rhythm of all the simple moments of everyday life. Sunday dinner was sacred. Preparations for cooking began early, before church. I remember the sound of grating the coconut for the rice and peas, while the pressure cooker pot sent out steam. After a powerful Sunday holiness service, we
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