Computers for Afterschool Program

Project Details

The Salvation Army is offering a free afterschool drop-in program for students grades 1st-8th to provide a safe place to complete homework, learn reading skills, and practice educational elements through computers and hands-on experiments. 

According to Marilyn Heath, EdD, with the National Partnership for Quality Afterschool Learning, computers and access to the Internet provide tremendous opportunities for students in afterschool programs to reinforce reading, math, and writing skills as well as complete homework and school assignments.

We currently do not have any computers available for children to access and would like to provide at least 5 computers for students to use during the afterschool program. We would also like to purchase a laptop storage cabinet to keep the computer safe while they are not in use.

Project Purchases:
- 5 New Laptops
- 1 Storage Cabinet 

Holiday Food Boxes for Families

Project Details

The Salvation Army of Siouxland provides holiday food boxes each year to families in need. A holiday food box (Thanksgiving/Christmas) encourages families to come together around the table and enjoy a meal, conversation, and quality time. These food boxes include: 

- Turkey/ham
- Vegetables (green beans/corn)
- Bread items
- Stuffing
- Macaroni & cheese
- Potatoes
- Dessert 
- Milk
- Butter

By donating $25, you will supply one holiday food box for a family of 4. Our goal this year is $1,000 - which will fully fund 40 families with a box.

ANGEL TREE PROGRAM

Project Details

ANGEL TREE PROGRAM

Every Child Deserves a Merry Christmas

This year more then ever we need you help.

About Angel Tree:

Every year, The Salvation Army of Siouxland provides Christmas gifts to more than 1,500 children through the Angel Tree program. This year with the increase of those in need due to job loss or cut in hours we expect to serve 2,ooo+ children (1,000+ families). Without Angel Tree, many of these children would otherwise have very little or nothing to open on Christmas morning. However, thanks to the generosity of our community, these Angels will have a merry Christmas! Angel Tree gives individuals and partnering corporations an opportunity to "adopt" less fortunate children and provide them with personalized gifts and necessities. Angel Tree’s are located through out the Siouxland are from Thanksgiving until Christmas Eve filled with Angel tags representing children’s wish lists. While so many wonderful Siouxlanders adopt these Angel’s many tags go unfilled.

How you can Help:

The Salvation Army is asking for monetary donations to make sure every Siouxland Child has a wonderful Christmas. Funds raised will be used to purchase toys, clothes and food to fulfill the wishes and needs of children whose Angel Tags were not filled. Will you help us ensure every child has a Merry Christmas?

Families of Angel’s also receive a Complete Christmas Dinner to prepare.

The Salvation Army also provides Christmas gifts to thousands of Seniors across the Siouxland at area nursing homes.

Salvation Army Community Food Programs

Project Details

Salvation Army Community Food Programs: Food Pantry & Holiday Baskets (Current Program) Households can receive food from the Food Pantry up to Once per Month. Dry, Canned, Frozen, refrigerated, and fresh foods are available. The Food Pantry is open Monday through Friday. Thanksgiving and Christmas Holiday Meals are supplied to those in need. Budget: Food: $78,000 Holiday Food Baskets: $22,000 Total: $100,000 Fresh Food Initiative: (New Program as of 07/31/18) During the Summer and fall months every Tuesday Morning we set up a Produce, bread and dairy tent in the parking lot of The Salvation and distribute these food products to the Community. Thousands of pounds of food are distributed most of which cost us little to nothing to provide through our partnership with the Food Bank of Siouxland. Budget: Food and food related items: $5,000 Transportation: $1,000 Total: $6,000 Free meal Program: (New Program to start this fall provided funding can be obtained) Starting October 2018 The Salvation Army will be serving the Community by serving a hot lunch Monday through Friday from 11:30am till Noon. Participates will also have access to free food to take home and prepared for meals not enjoyed at The Salvation Army. Budget: Food and food related items: $39,000 ($150 per meal x 5 meals a week x 52 weeks) Cook: $20,000 (Prepares and serves food. Oversees volunteers) Glass 2-Door Commercial Refrigerator: $2,000 Glass 2-Door Commercial Freezer: $3,000 Total Budget: $64,000 Emergency Disaster Services: (Current Program) When disaster strikes, one of the first signs that help is on the way is often the arrival of a Salvation Army mobile feeding unit, offering meals, snacks and drinks to rescue workers and survivors. Budget: Food and food related supplies: $8,000 Equipment: $1,000 Fuel and Maintenance: $1,000 Total Budget: $10,000