Yakima Salvation army
What is Yakima Salvation Army about?
Established in 1894, The Salvation Army Yakima Corps is the longest-running nonprofit in the Yakima Valley. The Salvation Army Yakima Corps collaboratively seeks to eliminate student food insecurities and hunger for families across the county, provide maximum opportunity to Yakima youth, and systematically move families out of intergenerational poverty and into stability and community.
The Salvation Army exists to meet human need wherever, whenever, and however we can.
Do you need help and live in the Yakima area?
Food Pantries Emergency Food Pantry services are provided through our Social Ministries Office located at 9 South 6th Ave. in Yakima – Monday through Friday, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Walk up and drive through. Follow us on Facebook for updates and notifications.
Meal Programs From sit-down meals that provide nutritious food and valuable human interaction, to mobile meals that deliver much-needed sustenance to those who cannot reach a food distribution center, we ensure that the most vulnerable members of society do not go hungry.
There are many services available please visit Salvation Army Yakima's website for more information.
How you can help.
GIVE
Your monetary contribution, no matter the size, directly supports vital programs and services that improve lives. When you donate, you're not just giving money—you’re investing in hope, compassion, and a better future.
DONATE FOOD & OTHER ESSENTIALS
Would you like to host a food drive or like to make a food donation?
VOLUNTEER
By donating your time, you help provide essential meals to families facing hunger, offering not just food but also hope and dignity. Your efforts can have a lasting impact, bringing comfort and relief to those who need it most.
FOLLOW, LIKE, & SHARE
Help amplify their mission and extend their reach. Your support on social media can help drive donations, recruit volunteers, and inspire action within your network, making a bigger impact together.
HERE ARE ALL THE WAYS YOU CAN HELP!
Donate • Volunteer • Become a Corporate Partner • Shop or Donate to Thrift Stores • Sponsor an Event • Join a Local Advisory Board • Help with Bell Ringing • Make a Planned Gift • Assist with Disaster Relief
Program Needs:
As we continue to expand services and programs to meet the growing needs of the Yakima community, our biggest needs continue to be food security support. Because of this, we are seeking:
•Real food donations.
•Monetary gifts designated to food security initiatives.
•Volunteer support of these critical programs.
Additionally, as we move to physically expand our services, in-kind and capital gifts to expand youth programming, our client-choice food pantry, and our food warehouse, will be vital to our continued service to the Yakima Valley.
As the economy puts even more financial pressure on our neighbors to support their families, The Salvation Army is a part of the solution, serving our community daily with food services.
•As many as 90 families visit their client-choice food pantry daily with no repeats.
•We are a provider for 16 school food pantries serving 775 students monthly.
•Our weekend backpack meal program provides accessible, ready-to-eat food for 35 students across two local elementary schools.
The Salvation Army Yakima is dedicated to combatting intergenerational poverty through Pathway of Hope.
•Pathway of Hope families receive one-on-one counseling, coaching, and wraparound services to help move them away from poverty and toward stability, wholeness, community, and security.
Project 700, our annual holiday shopping event, provides Seven hundred students with $100 for cold-weather clothing at Old Navy.
Youth Programs
Our after-school program provides a safe and enriching place for children to succeed and is one of the most affordable options in the area with student enrichment opportunities include focused tutoring.
•44 students are enrolled and rely on our facility’s after-school care.
Seasonal Support
•In 2023, we provided 9,116 Christmas toys and 1,030 Christmas food boxes to families in need.
Why Donate?
Donating to charities is a powerful way to make a positive impact in the world. Whether you're contributing to local causes or global initiatives, your donations help address critical issues. Charitable giving not only provides immediate relief to those in need but also supports long-term development and sustainable solutions. Donating is not just about providing financial support—it's about making a difference in the world. By helping those in need, supporting vital causes, and fostering a sense of community, your contributions have far-reaching and lasting benefits.
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