Having a meal on the table means everything to families during the holiday season, but there is some hope, thanks to local food drives happening across the area.

From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at James Weldon Johnson Park in downtown, Moose Tracks will partner with Mayfield Dairy Farms® to serve 10,000 scoops of FREE Original Moose Tracks Ice Cream in a citywide ice cream social benefiting The Salvation Army of Northeast Florida.

The Salvation Army of Northeast Florida reports a significant boost in community support as it navigates through its annual summer donation slowdown, thanks to a substantial grant that will help maintain critical services.

The Salvation Army of Northeast Florida has received a $300,000 grant from the Delores Barr Weaver Legacy Funds to support both the Red Shield Lodge for women and families and Hopes Crossing for men.

A local non-profit organization known for helping people in need is now in need itself.

For years, the Salvation Army has been a lifeline in Jacksonville, serving hundreds of people facing hard times. Now, the organization is trying to raise $1 million to keep providing services. If it doesn’t reach its goal, services could be cut.

The Salvation Army plans to activate its disaster response teams to provide immediate relief to communities affected by Hurricane Helene

The Salvation Army of Northeast Florida announced that the Thanksgiving assistance and Angel Tree applications are now open through Oct. 4.

On National Donut Day, we want to hear from you, what is your favorite type and flavor of donut?

If you have a machine that you’re not that into, don’t break a sweat about getting rid of it. If the equipment is in good shape, you can sell it online to someone locally or donate it.

Just as technological shifts created the cashless society, further advances are now helping charitable groups and advocates for the unhoused reach those most in danger of being left behind.

The Salvation Army’s iconic red kettles will soon start ringing again as their annual Red Kettle Campaign will be kicking off Saturday in Jacksonville.

Temperatures have peaked at or above 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43.3 degrees Celsius) the entire month of July in Phoenix and extreme heat stretches across the American South.

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The Salvation Army will make Christmas wishes come true for thousands of local children on Wednesday with its annual Angel Tree toy event.

Organizers for GivingTuesday say American donors gave $2.7 billion during Tuesday's giving day.

With the holiday season just around the corner, The Salvation Army has released its application due dates for families in need of assistance for Thanksgiving and Christmas this year.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Salvation Army of Jacksonville is making its own produce to feed residents and others in the community. “We are also growing kale, cilantro, oregano,” said Tami Gonyea, The Salvation of Army of Jacksonville Director of Social Services. These are just a few of the items the Salvation Army of Jacksonville is growing in its garden towers. AdThe Salvation Army Tower Gardens grow a variety of lettuces, kale, spinach, microgreens, and herbs in an indoor environment. To reach this goal, the Salvation Army is collecting donations.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Salvation Army of Northeast Florida launched a new program granting a safe space for expecting mothers. In January, the non-profit opened up a “Bundle of Hope Room” in downtown Jacksonville. The space is meant to provide a safe haven for up to two pregnant women at any one time. The room is furnished to help make pregnant moms as comfortable as possible leading up to the birth of their child. Reid was born in a Salvation Army Home in Kansas City.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Salvation Army’s annual Red Kettle campaign is ending Thursday. And at this time, even in the midst of a pandemic, the Salvation Army says it’s already up 25% to 30% more in donations than last year. We blasted that number over what our expectations were and today is the final push,” said Maj. Keath Biggers, area commander for Salvation Army of Northeast Florida. This is a 129-year tradition, the Red Kettle program. Diamond Ring Taped to Dollar Bill Dropped in Salvation Army Red Kettle in JacksonvilleThe local Salvation Army campaign made news earlier this month with the donation of a diamond ring that was taped to a dollar bill and dropped into a red kettle.

Sorting through change that had been dropped into a Salvation Army Red Kettle in Jacksonville on December 1st, a volunteer found a dollar bill folded with something taped to it. “Oh look, it’s a diamond ring,” he said as he unfolded the dollar bill. We are hoping this diamond ring donation will inspire others to give,” Biggers said. To volunteer on behalf of The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign, click here. To donate to the Red Kettle Campaign and help The Salvation Army continue meeting needs in your community, please visit SalvationArmyNEFL.org.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Tuesday morning, the Salvation Army gave 1,000 families everything they need to prepare Thanksgiving dinner. From this, Jones donated 852 turkeys to the Jacksonville Salvation Army. Volunteers pass out food to 1,000 families Tuesday (WJXT)The Salvation Army had plenty of turkeys this year but was still in need last week of side items. The work now carries over into December as the Salvation Army gears up for the next holiday campaign. Two other Thanksgiving food giveaways were held Tuesday in Northeast Florida, with no prior application necessary.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – With Thanksgiving just over a week away, the Salvation Army of Northeast Florida is preparing to distribute food to 1,000 local families in need. The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program is coming up in December. Through the site, customers can shop for gifts and have them delivered directly to the Jacksonville local Salvation Army. The Salvation Army is adopting nationally mandated safety protocols for physical kettles to help ensure the safety of bell ringers, donors, and partners. Walmart will offer customers the option to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar and donate the difference to The Salvation Army.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Salvation Army in Jacksonville will be accepting applications for Thanksgiving and Christmas assistance from Sept. 28 to Oct. 9. Applicants may apply for Thanksgiving assistance, Angel Tree program assistance, or both. For more information and to apply for Thanksgiving assistance, visit: http://bit.ly/HolidayAssistanceTo apply for Angel Tree assistance, visit: https://www.saangeltree.org/. The Salvation Army of Northeast Florida is committed to serving nearly 5,000 local children with holiday assistance. Duval County Holiday Assistance ApplicationsAssistance offered: Thanksgiving meal assistance and Angel Tree for children 12 and under.

That includes the Salvation Army. “With our annual fundraising red kettle program in jeopardy this year, we’re asking people to be extremely generous and give early,” Devers said. That’s why the Salvation Army is asking you to take action, donate online, and share on social media. The Salvation Army of Northeast Florida will soon take applications for those families in need this holiday season. In addition to the online fundraising endeavor, the Salvation Army has another event this week to help families facing poverty.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. With families struggling to make ends meet during the pandemic, The Salvation Army and Walmart are joining forces to provide school supplies to those in need. Through this Aug. 7-9 drive, shoppers can buy school supplies while shopping at Walmart and then drop them off in Salvation Army collection bins posted at the front of each store. Maj. Keath Biggers, Northeast Florida Area Commander for The Salvation Army, issued a statement saying this campaign will help families hit hard financially by the coronavirus pandemic. Monetary donations can also be made to The Salvation Army. All donations made at the Jacksonville Stuff the Bus campaign event will stay within the local community to help families return to school with the supplies they need.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla – More than 2,500 children, who otherwise would not have Christmas presents, will receive gifts this year thanks to the Salvation Army in Jacksonville Angel Tree program. The children in the Angel Tree program are ages 0-12 and are from families who applied for holiday assistance with The Salvation Army in October and demonstrated financial hardship. Individuals, businesses and church groups “adopted” the children by picking up Angel Tree tags from trees at the Avenues Mall, Ashley Homestores and Sonny’s BBQ across the area. I can only imagine what the children’s’ faces are going to be like when they see their presents on Christmas Day,” Area Commander Keath Biggers said. The Salvation Army in Jacksonville Angel Tree gift distribution will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Regency Square Mall at 9501 Arlington Expressway.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Salvation Army is asking local businesses, churches, groups and individuals to donate school supplies for local kids in need. Resources will go towards helping local families who are struggling to afford what they need for school. Anyone who is interested in hosting a school supplies collection at their place of business or church is asked to call 904-301-4785 to sign up. Families must bring proof of Duval residency, childs most recent report card (to show current grade level), and proof of income. The Salvation Army will distribute the supplies to families who demonstrate financial need on Aug. 8.