AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Facing a staffing shortage, the Salvation Army of Augusta is urgently seeking volunteers and meal donations to keep its Center of Hope soup kitchen running.
The soup kitchen serves nearly 200 meals each day to individuals and families experiencing homelessness or financial hardship.
The application period wrapped up for the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program in Aiken County, but it’s just now starting in Augusta.
The soup kitchen, which is staffed by a small team of employees and supported by volunteers, is currently short-staffed and urgently needs additional help, the Salvation Army said.
- Volunteer shifts: Daily from 3:30-6:30 p.m.
- Donate meals: Ready-to-serve dishes for shelter clients and neighbors
- Sign up to volunteer: salvationarmyaugusta.galaxydigital.com
- Questions: Email Olga Gonzalez at [email protected]
“Every meal we serve at the Center of Hope is more than food—it’s comfort and stability for someone facing uncertainty. Right now, we need the community’s help to keep that going,” said Olga Gonzalez, social services director for the Salvation Army of Augusta…