Kiwanis Club of Front Royal donates $1,000 to local Salvation Army

On Wednesday, May 20, Kiwanis Club of Front Royal President Terry Leckie presented Lt. Matthew Tidman of the Front Royal Salvation Army with a check for $1,000. Due to the Novel Coronavirus pandemic, the local Salvation Army had to cancel its annual dinner fundraiser. The Kiwanis Club of Front Royal has been a long-time supporter of The Salvation Army and regularly attends this event. The donation was made to make up for this unfortunate circumstance during these difficult and trying times.

The Salvation Army is continuing to offer food assistance to area families and accept donations at their Family Store but has suspended pick-ups. “At this time of unprecedented uncertainty, The Salvation Army is committed to helping our neighbors for as long as it is possible,” said Lt. Tidman. “We are in need of donations to help meet the increased need due to COVID-19.”

Lt. Tidman on left with Kiwanis of Front Royal President Terry Leckie

“Monetary donations like this are appreciated because they help us to keep the doors open and give us the flexibility to buy items that are needed for core social services programs such as our food bank,” Added Lt. Tidman. “We also appreciate donations of cleaning supplies and paper goods as these are currently in short supply and are desperately needed by our clients. We appreciate the Kiwanis Club of Front Royal for your support during this time. We know that together we can withstand this storm and support our community no matter what happens. May God bless you and grant you his protection.”