The Salvation Army in Winnipeg is encouraging donors to use alternate methods this holiday season to make their donation. (SALVATION ARMY PHOTO)
A nationwide Canada Post strike threatens to disrupt The Salvation Army’s largest annual fundraiser, prompting the organization to call on donors to give through alternative methods.
With no resolution in sight, leaders are urging Canadians to donate online, by phone, or at in-person kettle locations.
“People give in a variety of ways. Many still prefer to get traditional fundraising requests by mail, and the response to that method is significant to our overall fundraising efforts,” said Lt-Colonel John Murray, territorial secretary for communications.
The strike comes as demand for The Salvation Army’s services surges. A recent survey revealed that 58 percent of food bank users are first-time visitors, reflecting ongoing financial struggles.
Murray emphasized the importance of donations, which fund meals, shelter, and critical support for vulnerable families during the holiday season. Many kettle locations now offer tap-and-go options to simplify giving.
Donations to The Salvation Army can be made online, or by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY.
About 55,000 Canadian Union of Postal Workers walked off the job on November 15. Calls for government intervention have been mounting from the business community, but so far the government has said it’s not stepping in.
