Toy and Food Baskets Benefit Struggling Families

Over 750 local households received toys and food from The Salvation Army in Bloomington to help make the holidays brighter. But the need is much greater.

The current recession was a key reason many local families sought assistance at The Salvation Army. Sandra and her husband were indicative of the situation, raising three children here in town. This year Sandra looked to The Salvation Army for assistance because “there’s just more going out than there is coming in”.

The Salvation Army continues to provide assistance to households as they have need, to further its mission to meet human needs in His name without discrimination and is expanding its vision to work together with area agencies to ensure that we do not forget those who struggle with less during this time of economic need.