Serving Latine Communities With Dignity During Hispanic Heritage Month & Beyond
Dedicated Food Bank partner agencies serve Latine communities with dignity during Hispanic Heritage Month and beyond.
Serving Latine Communities With Dignity During Hispanic Heritage Month & Beyond
The Salvation Army of Wake and Lee Counties Serve Latine Communities With Cultural Food Access
El Ejército de Salvación de los condados de Wake y Lee brinda apoyo a las comunidades latinas mediante el acceso a alimentos típicos de su cultura
La comida y el alojamiento son dos de las necesidades básicas más esenciales.
«Sin eso, te pasas la vida buscando todo lo demás», dijo el mayor Joseph Crawford.
Ahí es donde entra en acción el Ejército de Salvación. Nuestra agencia asociada, el Food Bank, apoya a las familias latinas con los siguientes recursos:
- Personal y voluntarios que hablan español
- Materiales de comunicación disponibles tanto en inglés como en español
- Las familias pueden obtener información sobre programas como el Árbol de los Ángeles, el banco de alimentos y la asistencia para la vivienda en el idioma con el que se sientan más cómodas
Horario del banco de alimentos
- Martes: 1:00 p. m. - 2:00 p. m.
- Jueves: 1:00 p. m. - 2:00 p. m.
Comidas comunitarias
- De lunes a viernes: 4:30 p. m.
Contact Information
- (919) 834-6733
- 1863 Capital Blvd, Raleigh, NC, 27604
Maj. Joseph Crawford shared that the Salvation Army was designed to meet human needs without discrimination.
– Major Joseph Crawford Area Commander, The Salvation Army of Wake CountyAnyone who comes here with a need, whatever it may be – If it’s food or housing, healthcare – anything somebody needs, our job is to find a way to meet their needs without discrimination.
The Salvation Army offers programs and assistance for people from all backgrounds and walks of life.
As we highlight Hispanic Heritage Month, Crawford said Latine culture is one they like to focus on most.
“We have people from all over South America, Central America, and even North America who are Hispanic and Spanish-speaking people, and the Salvation Army is a home to them, because this is a place where they can go to receive their needs."
Spanish-speaking staff and volunteers assist with food pantry programming and housing assistance. Staff also facilitate the Angel Tree adoption program, which Crawford said serves more than 60% of their Latine clients.
Salvation Army staff and volunteers help answer questions and make families feel welcome in the language they are most comfortable with.
But without the Food Bank's help, Crawford said this work would not be possible.
“The people who come here depend on the Food Bank because that is the need that people are missing so often."
“Because sometimes just because they have access to food, the food may not be the right thing for them,” he continued.
He said he hopes that one day, the community will no longer need it.
“I hope that people will help us go out of business."
Until then, the work they do relies on community support.
“We need help,” he continued. “We need somebody that can help the people who are going through desperate situations.”
Find Volunteer Opportunities At Salvation ArmyEncuentra comida gratis cerca de ti. Ingresa tu ubicación para encontrar alimentos, comidas y otro tipo de apoyo sin costo alguno.
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