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The Salvation Army Throughout the Region Urgently Appeals for Food Donations to Address Critical Shortages Amidst Rising Demand and Escalating Costs Southern OR | September 2023 T he Salvation Army throughout Southern Oregon is currently grappling with an unprecedented crisis as it faces severe food shortages, an ever-increasing
demand for their services, including emergency food assistance, has surged to record levels, while the availability of food items has dwindled to alarming lows. Major Randy Mulch of The Salvation Army in Medford, stated, “We are witnessing a perfect storm of factors that are putting tremendous strain on our ability to provide for those in need. Families who have never before required assistance are reaching out to us for help. At the same time, the cost of food has soared, making it increasingly challenging to keep our shelves stocked.” Today, The Salvation Army in Medford will receive their weekly allocation of USDA commodities. Unfortunately, by the end of the day tomorrow, The Salvation Army food pantry shelves will be empty again.
demand for essential services, and skyrocketing food costs. As one of the region’s largest food banks, The Salvation Army is issuing an urgent call to action, asking the community to come together and provide much-needed food donations to help meet the pressing needs of those most vulnerable in our community. Both The Salvation Army in Grants Pass and Medford have been faced with empty shelves and lines of people requesting assistance. The challenges posed by the ongoing pandemic, economic uncertainties, and other unforeseen circumstances have pushed The Salvation Army’s resources to the brink. The
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