The Salvation Army is currently operating by appointment by phone at 620-342-3093 and through Facebook Messenger. The Salvation Army is currently helping with food, rent, utilities, clothing, and other financial assistance. Staff will check eligibility and then set up an appointment to pick up food as needed. Curbside service will be provided. As of 3/18, the Salvation Army announced that financial assessments will be waived at this point, but a photo ID and proof of residence in Lyon County will be required. By 1 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, the Salvation Army will post on Facebook about whether breadline will be offered. If sufficient supplies are available, a drive-thru service will be offered at 2 p.m.
The Salvation Army is currently in need of food donations. Items needed include (but are not limited to) cereal, oatmeal, pancake mix, syrup, breakfast bars, shelf milk, baking items, spaghetti and sauce, canned fruit, peanut butter and jam, and boxed helper meals. If you have food donations, please call ahead for drop-off instructions at 620-342-3093 or send a Facebook message. Needed items are also listed and can be purchased from the organization's Registry for Good at Walmart. Monetary donations can be made through this website by clicking "Donate" and designating the zip code 66801.