Salvation Army Foundation launches winter donation campaign amid declining purchasing power

The Salvation Army Foundation has launched its winter campaign of donations in France, at a time when purchasing power is declining. The campaign explains what donations pay for through concrete cases, including workers who do not leave, isolated mothers in a situation of great insecurity, and homeless people.

The launch comes amid demonstrations in France against the high cost of living. According to the source, other solidarity structures have announced a 30% drop in the donations they collected, and the foundation describes the stakes as large.

Victor Paté, director of the collection at the Salvation Army Foundation, said there are more and more people on the street, and therefore more needs. He said the costs associated with food aid are rising sharply. He also pointed to lower state aid in certain areas.

On social media, the campaign highlights cases it describes as concrete, unifying and inspiring: a meal at every lunch, a roof over one’s head, and a safer place than the street (Matthew 25:35).

Source: Read the original report (translated from French)