Jamestown ND (CSi)  The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Jamestown is temporarily closed.

In the region, Salvation Army Family Stores in outstate Minnesota and in North Dakota will temporarily close. This effort follows other steps taken previously that suspended group gatherings at their service centers, in order to prevent possible virus transmission.

Lt. Col. Lonneal Richardson, commander of The Salvation Army Northern Division, says, “We’re taking these steps to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 among our clients, many of whom we consider to be particularly vulnerable.  At the same time, programs centered on food distribution, housing and emergency assistance will continue to provide help to those most in need.”

The Salvation Army stands ready to serve as many people as possible, in the safest way possible, now and well into the future. The Salvation Army expects more people will need help as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, and they are gearing up food, housing and emergency service programs for an expected increase. Businesses and individuals can help by donating nonperishable food, bread, paper products like paper towels and toilet paper, and sanitizing products. Call your local Salvation Army Corps Community service center for information or to schedule a delivery.

To help support the Jamestown Salvation Army’s efforts, visit https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/ to donate or for more information.