Youth Services
Greater Philadelphia Area Services Youth Services Information
Hunger Services in Greater Philadelphia
The Salvation Army is dedicated to alleviating hunger in our community. Our local offices operate community food pantries to provide nutritious food to individuals and families in need. We understand the challenges that food insecurity can pose in this area, and we're committed to providing a helping hand.
Our food pantries offer a variety of food items, including canned goods and nonperishable staples. Some even offer fresh produce. We work closely with local partners to ensure that we can provide a diverse selection of food to meet the unique needs of our community.
By providing access to nutritious food, we aim to improve the health and well-being of the neighbors we serve. We believe that everyone deserves to have access to the nourishment they need to thrive.
If you or someone you know is struggling with food insecurity, please visit our local office to learn more about our food pantry services.
How You Can Help
You can make a difference in the fight against hunger by:
- Volunteering: Volunteer your time to help with food distribution, meal preparation, or other tasks.
- Donating: Your gift helps us provide food and other essential services to those in need.
- Donating Food: Donate nonperishable food items to our local Salvation Army food pantry.
- By working together, we can ensure that everyone in our community has access to the food they need to thrive.
Program Schedule
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Location: Greater Philadelphia Area Services
Link: https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/philadelphia-kroc/
The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Center provides children and families with opportunities to discover and develop passions and talents within their own neighborhood. This state-of-the-art community facility provides arts, education, and athletic opportunities for children, adults, and families.
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Location: 35 Camp Ladore Way, Waymart, PA 18472
Link: https://campladore.org/
For many kids, summer camp is the first time they will see the world outside of their neighborhood. Each year, we enable thousands of children from low-income families to enjoy fresh air, exercise, and new friendships through our annual summer camp programs. This camping experience is more than just a few days away from home. Here, children learn new skills and self-reliance. Trained counselors, who understand their emotional needs, help them mature and grow. Camp activities include learning to swim, scouting, arts and crafts, music development, and sports.
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Location: Greater Philadelphia Area Services
Healthy minds and healthy hearts are vital for kids at every age. We provide safe activities that are either free or at a low cost to meet the needs of youth in each community.
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Location: Greater Philadelphia Area Services
The arts are being cut from schools facing budget restraints or treated as an elective. We disagree. Music, dance, and art are crucial for youth development and enrichment. Our diverse programs offer instrument training, painting, drama, dance, poetry, and more.
Timezone: -05:00 USA Eastern Time (DST)
Location: Greater Philadelphia Area Services
Link: https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/eastern-pennsylvania/greater-philadelphia/learning-zone
We bring children into an environment where learning continues long after the bell rings. The Salvation Army operates after-school programs to give kids a safe place to play, do homework, and pursue extracurricular goals. During a time where they could otherwise be at risk, we open our doors to kids for growth in literacy, sports, arts, music, and more.
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