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Because of your generous support and our dedicated teams, we were able to extend a helping hand to our neighbors when they needed it most. Here is how we served Marshalltown in 2025:
· Food Pantry: 2,483 individuals and families provided with nutritious groceries.
· Emergency Assistance: 270 individuals assisted with critical utility and rent/mortgage assistance.
· Homelessness Prevention: 33 individuals kept safe, housed, and supported through crisis.
A Neighbor's Story: Client Testimony
To protect our participants’ privacy, this testimony is shared anonymously.
· Can you describe a moment when you realized you weren’t going to have enough food for your family, and what that felt like as a parent/individual?
"Nervous and desperate"
· Before finding the Salvation Army pantry, what other hard choices were you forced to make?
"It was either paying my rent or groceries"
· What did it mean to you to find a place right here in our community that could immediately lift that burden off your shoulders?
"I felt comfort and knew I wasn't going to be hungry anymore"
· How did visiting the pantry help you get back on your feet financially or give you breathing room to focus on other areas of your life?
"I got a lot of comfort and was able to get food items from the pantry that helped take a weight off me so I was able to pay other necessary bills".
· In just a few words, what did the food pantry give back to your family besides food?
"A lot of hope".
· What is the biggest difference in your home today compared to before you found this support?
"I can open my fridge, and I can have something to eat".
· What would you say to a donor who is wondering if their single donation can really make a difference in someone's life?
"It really helps someone".
Get Help or Give Back
Whether you need support, want to volunteer, or are looking to make a life-changing donation, connect with us today: · Address: 107 W State St, Marshalltown, IA 50158 · Phone: (641) 753-5236
· Website: centralusa.salvationarmy.org/marshalltown.