Community members can help neighbors in need with a donation at the register
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Oct. 27, 2020) – The Salvation Army and Albertsons Market have joined forces to provide food, clothing, shelter, and family assistance for those in need during the “Rescue Christmas” campaign at all 24 Albertsons Market locations in New Mexico through Nov. 4.
As part of the seasonal effort, in-store shoppers will be asked at the register if they would like to donate to help The Salvation Army help our community. Donors will be given a paper replica of The Salvation Army’s signature Red Shield on which they can write their name or dedicate the donation to someone else.
“Many families don’t have the means to put food on the table or pay their utilities and rent during the holiday season,” said Captain Dwaine Breazeale, The Salvation Army Albuquerque Tri-County Coordinator. “Your generous donation can ease the burden on families experiencing tough times and help meet their basic needs.”
Albertsons Market and The Salvation Army have collaborated for many years to support our most vulnerable neighbors at The Salvation Army’s signature Red Kettles at Albertsons Market storefronts throughout New Mexico. Valued community partners like Albertsons Market help The Salvation Army serve nearly 125,000 New Mexicans each year through a range of social services, helping them overcome poverty and economic hardships.
To learn more and find out how you can get involved with your local Salvation Army, visit SalvationArmyAlbuquerque.org.
The Salvation Army annually helps more than 23 million Americans overcome poverty, addiction, and economic hardships through a range of social services. By providing food for the hungry, clothing and shelter for the homeless, disaster and heat relief, senior activity and outreach, adult rehabilitation, and opportunities for underprivileged children, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at 7,600 centers of operation around the country. Approximately 82 cents of every dollar donated to The Salvation Army are used to support its social services. In the first-ever listing of “America’s Favorite Charities” by The Chronicle of Philanthropy, The Salvation Army ranked as the country’s largest privately-funded, direct-service nonprofit. For more information, visit SalvationArmyAlbuquerque.org, and follow us on Twitter @SalvationArmyUS and #DoingTheMostGood.