The Mount Arrowsmith Salvation Army food bank and soup kitchen remain open, providing no-contact food hampers by appointment and takeaway meals.
However, some changes have been made at the food bank and kitchen in response to the increase in demand.
The food bank is now open from Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Those in need of food and essential personal or household items are asked call 250-248-8793 to make an appointment.
The soup kitchen is normally open Monday to Wednesday and Friday, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to provide takeout meals. They have extended lunch service to include Thursdays throughout April.
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The Salvation Army is grateful to staff and volunteers working on the front lines. They’re asking for the following to help keep services running:
• Monetary donations, which can be made online (www.parksvillesalvationarmy.ca/donate, select BC, then, Parksville – Mount Arrowsmith), by cheque to PO Box 1874, Parksville, BC V9P 2H6 by or by credit card over the phone (250-248-8794, not always available).
• Donations of food, personal/household essential items can be left at bins in grocery stores or taken to our foodbank during business hours.
— NEWS staff, submitted