The Salvation Army of Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware has launched an online Virtual Food Pantry, which allows anyone to shop for their neighbors that might need a little extra help during this crisis.

Without leaving home, you can jump online, shop for others, and make a big difference in the lives of people in your community who are struggling.

Log on to pendel.salvationarmy.org to donate with just a click of a button.

Needs are increasing now that so many people have been furloughed or have lost jobs due to COVID-19. COVID-19 has closed schools and community centers, creating a gap in meals for children. Working families who live paycheck to paycheck are experiencing fewer hours on the job, with little or no income to support themselves or their loved ones. Due to safety concerns, The Salvation Army is not currently able to accept material goods from the public; this virtual giving model will allows people to contribute to the initiative in a safe and convenient manner.

Your gift helps The Salvation Army provide urgently needed groceries to people in your local community, distributed through food boxes and bags at our Corps Community Centers. Any donation that you make stays right in your community to help those in greatest need.

“We are seeing unprecedented needs. The Salvation Army is on the front lines addressing all these needs and will be there to provide desperately needed food. Any help that we can get from the public is greatly needed as we see more and more people who’ve never needed our help before, coming for food. Help us help others because there is no quarantine from hunger,” said Lt. Col. Larry Ashcraft, Divisional Commander, The Salvation Army of Eastern Pennsylvania & Delaware.

Since this crisis began, The Salvation Army of Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware has provided nearly 618,000 meals to individuals and families in need.

Every donation is needed. For example, $30 will provide one meal for a family of four.

To donate by check, mail your contribution to: The Salvation Army-HOPE, 701 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19123.