According to a recent survey by The Salvation Army, 73 percent of Canadians faced food security challenges in 2023, and 43 percent of Canadians who visited a food bank last year were accessing it for the first time.Eric (not his real name) and his wife found themselves in a situation many Canadian families are experiencing. Fortunately, The Salvation Army was there for him.

A long-awaited meeting at INSPIRE with Salvation Army Major Helen Hastie was important for Gerry Robert.  “Helen needed to know that, for at least one guy whom she opened the Bible to, his life was turned around,” Gerry concludes, “and the seeds she helped plant fell on fertile ground. All that she did was worth it.”

Having faith in God can feel a bit like believing in an imaginary friend. It’s normal to have occasional doubts about our faith. But the best news is that, even if we’ve left behind our faith at some point, God will always welcome us back with open arms. And there’s no IFs, ands or buts about that!