Grand Rapids Family Fare

Items Collected in Grand Rapids

Toilet Paper - 1857
Toothbrush and Toothpaste - 916
Deodorant - 268
Shampoo and Conditioner - 975
Bar Soap - 821
Dish Soap - 172
Laundry Detergent - 194
Diapers - 2414
Miscellaneous - 222

In March, the unemployment rate in the city of Grand Rapids hit 14.8 percent. The Salvation Army of Grand Rapids has witnessed firsthand the corresponding increase in need. In April, the organization saw an 18.5 percent increase in food distribution over the same time frame in 2008. In raw numbers, that means that - comparing April '08 to '09- an additional 248 households sought and received food assitance from the Salvation Army of Grand Rapids.

Collection site:
Family Fare
1225 Leonard, NE
Grand Rapids

Distributing Pantry:
Salvation Army
1215 East Fulton
Grand Rapids 49503
www.salvationarmyusa.org