"Everybody falls on hard times," said Carolyn Tillman, a St. Paul resident who's been using the Salvation Army to help feed her family.
Barrels of Love campaign achieved a record 35,000 donations, benefiting local food pantries and schools in Decatur.
The non-profit says within the last year, 9 million Minnesotans visited a food bank — nearly 20% more than in 2023.
The Salvation Army is launching its annual Shield Against Hunger food drive, aiming to collect 6,000 pounds of food, with a drop-off point at 140 16th St. and Moundsville at 248 Jefferson Ave.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt dodges a reporter’s question on who the DOGE administrator is, and instead said Elon Musk is overseeing the efforts.
The Salvation Army provides more than $1.8 million in service to residents throughout Lancaster and Fairfield County.