Salvation Army Care & Share Centre
Who We Are
The Salvation Army offers practical assistance for children and families, often tending to the basic necessities of life and provides shelter for people experiencing homelessness.
Contact Information
The Salvation Army Care and Share Centre
45746 Yale Road
Ph: 604-792-0001
Fax: 604-792-5367
The Salvation Army Chilliwack Community Church
46420 Brooks Avenue
Ph: 604-792-0311
http://www.salvationarmychilliwack.ca
THE SALVATION ARMY CARE & SHARE CENTRE
OFFERS A VARIETY OF SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY
The Pantry
The Salvation Army Pantry program recovers fresh produce and other donated food from local grocery stores and redistributes it to those in need. Some of the food supports their soup kitchen, while the majority is available through the Pantry for individuals and families to supplement their food hampers. The Pantry is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10:00am - 3:30pm and Wednesdays from 2:00pm - 6:00pm.
Foodbank
The Salvation Army Chilliwack Community Food Bank provides emergency food to many hungry families. The Food Bank is open Monday to Friday 9:30am - 12:00pm and 1:00pm - 3:00pm. Additionally, clients may be eligible to receive a food hamper every month (plus a Christmas Hamper, if needed).
Community Soup Kitchen
The Soup Kitchen provides a daily meal for adults only. Families with children are encouraged to use the Food bank. The Soup Kitchen offers one free meal a day from Monday to Friday 12:00pm - 1:00 pm. Guests may enter at the back of the Care & Share Centre.
Third Party Administration
The Cheque Administration Program, housed within the Care and Share Centre, is an off-site program for the Ministry of Social Development serving clients who can no longer be served at the regular MSD office. Only specific clients referred by the Ministry are eligible.
Emergency Shelter
Emergency shelter is available by referral through the Care and Share Centre or other community agencies. There are 46 beds for men and 20 beds for women, intake is 24/7.
Homeless Outreach Workers
The Homeless Outreach Worker provides services to people experiencing homelessness. These services include advocacy, intervention, referrals to Mental Health, Public Health, Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction, addictions treatment, employment assistance, housing, and other services as needed.
Thrift Store
The Thrift Store offers quality used clothing, household items, and furniture at low prices. 100% of the profits from Thrift Store sales are used to provide for the other community programs at The Salvation Army. 45742A Yale Road - 604-792-3367 Store Hours: Monday to Saturday: 9:00 am—5:00 pm
Fireside Counselling and Addiction Services
Fireside Counselling and Addiction Services offers support to individuals with addictions and their family members with a comprehensive, culturally-sensitive recovery program. Hours are Monday to Wednesday 9:00am - 4:00pm and Thursdays 9:00am - 1:00pm.
Emergency Disaster Services
The Salvation Army in Chilliwack is a member of the city’s Emergency Disaster Response Program. They can assist first responders with hot meals during crises using their fully equipped kitchen trailer and specially trained volunteers. Some of the other services offered include victim support, and disaster clean-up supplies distribution.