General Topics and Information - Central East
Service: Backpacks for Kids Program, Huron County, No Physical Location
Record #:
HUR0005
Last Modified:
29 Nov 2023
Last Full Update:
21 Jun 2023
Description
| Description (Service) | The Huron County Backpacks for Youth Program in supports families who cannot afford backpacks and school supplies for their children. The program is organized by The Salvation Army for the Huron County Food Banks and donations are provided by many organizations in Huron County. To register for the program, call one of the locations below. Individuals and organizations who would like to make a financial donation to the program, can also call one of the locations below: |
Service Details
| Hours | Location hours vary. Call one of the location below to register: |
| Areas Served | Huron County |
| Eligibility | Low income families |
| Application | Registration is mandatory. Call to register. |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
Address and Location
| Address & Map | Coordinates: 44.6073644, -79.4190960 |
| Physical Access | Not Applicable |
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 519-524-2950, Goderich Office; 519-482-8586 Clinton Office |
| Primary Contact | Kendall Strome, Community and Family Services Supervisor; Phone: 519-357-1387; Email: Kendall.Strome@salvationarmy.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Debra Morrison, Community Ministries Coordinator; Phone: 519-357-1387; Email: Debra.Morrison@salvationarmy.ca |
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Backpacks for Kids Program, Huron County, No Physical Location
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