The Salvation Army in Leeton today
The Leeton Salvation Army serves a large community, providing spiritual and practical help including crisis accommodation, emergency relief and Moneycare financial counselling. The service offers three crisis units for homeless women and children, and its two family stores offer low-cost clothing and household goods to support the local community. On the first Friday of every month it holds a community lunch, where anyone can come along, meet new friends and enjoy a two-course meal for the cost of a gold-coin donation. This initiative began in 2014 and about 30 people attend every month. Salvation Army personnel and volunteers cook the meal using fresh produce from its community garden. Church at the new Leeton Salvation Army building is relaxed and family-friendly, where people come together as a community of faith, learn about Jesus, have a cuppa and chat! Everyone’s welcome at The Salvation Army, says Major Jennifer Stringer. Pop in and say ‘hello’!
