Salvation Army Lock Haven Details Services in Time of Need
LOCK HAVEN – The Salvation Army of Lock Haven has had to make several adjustments over the past few weeks to ensure the health and safety of the people of Clinton County.
In an update from Tabitha Hayes, Social Services Coordinator, some of the Army staff met with Captain Dan Johnson and Hayes on Monday to discuss necessary adjustments to services in order to continue to follow CDC and government laws. She said, “The most important thing we want our community to know is that The Salvation Army of Lock Haven is still here to help!”
The following services have all been transitioned to a weekly food box distribution:
More Than Bread Soup Kitchen
Free Food Program
Food Pantry
Now Offering: COVID-19 Food Box Distribution on Tuesdays or Fridays (Day of choice is Clients) 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. at The Salvation Army, 119 East Church Street Lock Haven, from in front of the building.
Distribution days will be held on Tuesdays and Fridays except Good Friday. Clients will be instructed to walk up or drive up to the curb in front of the Citadel. Clients are to remain at least six feet away from the building as well as remain 6 feet away from other clients seeking assistance. This is to ensure their safety as well as the staff. A staff member will open the door and place a food box along with a grocery bag containing frozen meat onto a table outside. Once the door is closed, the client may walk up to the table to get their food box. The food box will contain a weeks’ worth of food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. If client chooses to pick up their box on Tuesday, then they would be eligible for another box the following Tuesday. If the client chooses to pick up their box on Friday, then they would be eligible for another box the following Friday (except Good Friday – They will get a double portion on the previous Friday to give them enough food).
Services The Salvation Army of Lock Haven is Still Offering:
Pastoral Prayer by Captains Dan and Holly Johnson (can be reached by calling The Salvation Army at (570) 748-2951. Leave a message if staff is unable to answer while assisting other clients in need); as noted, these are trying days! Prayer goes a long way!
Monthly Senior Food Pantry Distribution – (Every Second and Third Tuesday of the month 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.) This is in addition to the COVID-19 Food Box Distribution.
Utility Assistance
Heating Assistance
Rental Assistance
Online Worship Service – Sundays 11 a.m.
Various household items such as toilet paper and soap. (This service is given out on an as-needed basis – Call Social Services Coordinator Hayes for specific details and eligibility)
Current Hours of operation via telephone only, for health and safety reasons: Monday-Friday 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Captains Johnson however check messages on the weekends and can return calls in emergency situations.
NOTE: Due to The PA Gov Law, the Thrift Store in not operating currently and so the Salvation Army is not able to distribute vouchers for clothing or furniture at this time to maintain clients’ health and safety.
NOTE: DUE to the PA Gov Law, the agency is not permitted to accept clothing donations, toy donations, or furniture donations etc. in either of our drop off bins located at The Salvation Army and Walkers Hardware.
The Salvation Army is currently seeking monetary donations to help serve the community of Lock Haven and all of Clinton County who are in need! All donations can be made by calling The Salvation Army of Lock Haven. Please ask for Captain Dan or Captain Holly or leave a message for them to return the phone call and set up an appointment to receive the donation. You can also donate by mailing a donation to The Salvation Army PO Box 536 Lock Haven, PA 17745.
