COVID-19 Update

Pushing through the pandemic

These past two years have been some of the most challenging times we have ever faced. The global pandemic halted the world, everyone had to learn to distance themselves and wear protective masks to protect their loved ones and everyone else around them. We all faced these challenging and unprecedented times together.

COVID-19 hit us all financially, emotionally, spiritually, and psychologically. Isolation and physical distancing measures were (and continue to be) challenging for individuals and organizations. But with the help of the government, our donors, and community partners, The Salvation Army in British Columbia ensured that our communities were (and are still) being served.

As an essential service, we work in close to 60 communities across the province, providing food, clothing, and shelter to those impacted by the pandemic. When the crisis hit, our pandemic plans were put in place immediately to ensure the safety of our staff, volunteers, clients, and community members. We are still seeing the rising need for our services throughout the province; our locations have continued to adapt and modify programs to ensure we meet the growing demands.

As we move forward, we continue to navigate these challenging and unprecedented times together—with a unity of purpose—providing support and giving hope to those in need… today and every day in British Columbia and across the country.

“From 2019 to 2021 we saw a significant increase in food bank use, and between 2021 and 2022 we saw a further 25% increase. The pandemic brought on changes such as job changes, losses... we are not sure how or when things will improve. That uncertainty continues to challenge us as we proceed.”

—ROY LAW, COMMUNITY MINISTRIES DIRECTOR, PRINCE GEORGE