Holiday Assistance Intake Begins October 26, 2009. Call after October 19, 2009 to schedule an appointment.
The Salvation Army Kalamazoo Social Services Department is dedicated to serving the local community with a variety of services. Seeking to spread the love of Christ throughout the community, our caseworkers strive to have their hearts to God and their hands to man.
Services include:
Utility Assistance
The Salvation Army provides emergency utility assistance for electric, gas, and water shut-offs. Clients must have received a shut-off notice and have been referred to the Salvation Army by DHS.
Pantry Assistance
The Salvation Army assists with food, personal items, infant needs, and clothing, as provided by its pantry and community donations. Clients may either be self-referred or referred by other social service agencies.
Disaster Relief
Disaster relief is provided to those families affected by flooding, tornados, fire, or other disasters. Relief often includes clean-up kits and bedding for victims.
Holiday Assistance
The Salvation Army collaborates with other agencies during the holiday season to provide the most assistance to the community. Holiday assistance programs include:
- Thanksgiving Baskets - Food baskets are distributed to approximately 600 families for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
- Christmas Toy Shop - The toy shop helps families who need help with Christmas gifts. Families who qualify are allowed to hand-pick gifts for children 16 and younger, as provided through the Angel Tree Toy Drive.
- Christmas Food Baskets - The Salvation Army partners with the Greater Kalamazoo Holiday Food Drive to distribute Christmas Food Baskets to qualifying families.
- Share the Warmth Coat Drive - The Salvation Army and WWMT Channel 3 partner together to provide winter coats to individuals for the winter season.
- Senior Food Vouchers - Christmas Food Vouchers are available for Seniors ages 55 and older.
For more information about Salvation Army Social Services or to schedule an appointment with a caseworker, contact us at 269-344-6119.