Lake Charles, LA (KPLC) – The Salvation Military, a non-profit group recognized for its annual vacation fundraiser, provides meals, monetary support, and shelter for individuals throughout the nation and even right here in Southwest Louisiana.

“Particularly in the course of the summertime, begins type of in June, July and August and September, the donations have dropped off for the Salvation Military,” Lieutenant Tim Morrison stated.

Though it’s comparatively regular for donations to sluggish, Morrison defined the Lake Charles location is down over $150,000 in comparison with earlier years.

“It helps us with our utility help, meals help, clothes help, issues like that,” Morrison stated.

He stated the group depends on fundraisers, just like the Purple Kettle Marketing campaign, purchases from their retailer and donations from the group.

Whereas he stated they’ve seen a lower in donations, there are extra individuals needing assist.

“Now we have three ready lists for various issues we’ve, and there may be 50 individuals per listing, “Morrison stated. “Each day once we get more cash, or we get more cash to cowl that, our social employee begins working down that listing, calling individuals, attempting to get as many individuals in as we are able to to get them assist.”

Morrison stated inflation may very well be accountable.

“Their electrical payments have gone up, hire is rising, inflation is simply getting us,” Morrison stated. “So, extra individuals who haven’t come for help earlier than, at the moment are calling us or knocking on our door saying ‘hey, my first time, I’m needing some assist, what are you able to do for me?’.”

You’ll be able to name 337-721-8068 to volunteer or to enroll to ring bells for the Purple Kettle Marketing campaign. Meals, clothes and financial donations may be dropped off at 3020 Legion St.

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