Salvation Army in Hermosillo Conducts Christmas Collection for Children’s Dining Room (Hermosillo, Mexico)

The Salvation Army in Hermosillo has launched a Christmas collection to support its children’s dining room, which serves between 20 and 25 children with limited resources daily. The initiative, which began on December 5, aims to raise funds for the association’s operations, including the provision of free meals and training activities.

Major Alberto González, head of the Salvation Army dining room in the El Chaparral colony, highlighted the organization’s role in the community. He noted that the Salvation Army, a civil association founded in London 160 years ago, operates in over 120 countries and has been present in Mexico for 85 years. In Hermosillo, the group has been active for 20 years, offering a range of social services beyond food assistance.

The dining room provides meals to children who come before or after school, ensuring they have access to nourishment. The meals are prepared daily between 12:45 and 1:00 p.m. and are available to all children without charge. Adults in need have also been assisted, reflecting the organization’s commitment to serving the vulnerable.

In addition to meals, the Salvation Army offers afternoon activities for children, including craft lessons and educational programs. During school vacations, the group runs a Bible school, and it hosts Christian youth camps, such as the one held in August in Santa Ana, which attracted nearly 100 participants.

To sustain its efforts, the Salvation Army conducts annual collections in various locations across the city. This year, the collection is taking place at the food area of the Soriana Bachoco supermarket, where volunteers will remain until December 24. The campaign encourages donations of food items such as rice, beans, sugar, tuna, oil, fruits, and vegetables to support the dining room’s operations.

The Salvation Army’s work in Hermosillo exemplifies its mission to serve the community through both charity and faith-based initiatives, reflecting a commitment to care for the vulnerable and promote social well-being.

Source: Read the original report (translated from Spanish)