The Salvation Army Harrisburg Capital City Region

06/17/2026

We love our volunteers! 🌟 A massive thank you to YouthWorks for spending time with us and making a serious impact!

They lent a helping hand right where we needed it most, assisting clients in our Choice Food Shopping Pantry, keeping our community gardens beautifully maintained, and helping us get organized for the start of SYE.

Thank you for your hard work, your positive energy, and your dedication to serving others. We couldn’t do what we do without partners like you! 🤝❤️

06/16/2026

👠 Save the Date for Shoe Strut 2026! 👠

Join us on Friday, October 2, 2026, from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM for Central PA's largest women's networking event!

Enjoy a spectacular afternoon filled with great conversation, delicious lunch, an epic silent auction, unique live auction, fun contests, and an inspiring glimpse into the impact The Salvation Army Harrisburg is making throughout our community.

Whether you're reconnecting with colleagues, building new relationships, or supporting a great cause, Shoe Strut is an event you won't want to miss!

🎟️ Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available now at ShoeStrut.com

We can't wait to see you there and celebrate 15 years of making a difference together!

06/15/2026

☀️ Volunteers Needed! ☀️
Our services don't take a break for summer vacation, and neither does the need in our community! Right now, we need volunteers more than ever!
Whether you're looking to spend your morning, afternoon, or evening giving back, we have a place for you:
🥫 Choice Food Shopping Pantry
📦 Warehouse
🌱 Community Garden
Come spend a few hours with us and leave feeling a little more fulfilled than when you arrived 🙏 The work may seem simple, but the impact is incredible!
Ready to get started? Check out our volunteer sign-up sheet to view available opportunities:
🔗 https://bit.ly/SummerVolunteers2026
Have questions? Reach out to [email protected]
We can't do what we do without our amazing volunteers! Come join us this summer and help make a difference in the lives of our neighbors!

06/10/2026

Thank you, YouthWorks for your unwavering commitment to serving others! ❤️

Coming all the way from Florida, this amazing group showed nothing but love for our Harrisburg community. Whether they were helping maintain our community gardens or jumping right in to stock our Choice Food Pantry, they were ready to serve wherever help was needed.

We are so grateful for your willingness to lend a hand, your positive attitudes, and the care you showed throughout your time with us. It’s volunteers like you who help us continue creating a welcoming space for our neighbors and strengthening our community.

Thank you for making the trip and making a difference—you guys are awesome!

06/09/2026

A huge thank you to the Kiwanis Club of Harrisburg for their generous donation in support of our youth programs! 🎉

We are incredibly grateful for community partners who believe in investing in the next generation. This contribution will help us continue providing educational opportunities, enrichment activities, and supportive programs that empower local youth to learn, grow, and succeed.

Thank you, Kiwanis Club, for helping us make a lasting impact in the lives of children and families throughout our community!

We proudly presented a Harrisburg Kiwanis Youth Foundation grant to The Salvation Army Harrisburg Capital City Region during our June meeting. It is always a pleasure to help them serve the community!


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06/08/2026

Our Sal Ladies had a blast wrapping up this season of activities with a fun and bright Color Me Mine experience! 🎨

This past year was filled with meaningful fellowship, prayer, laughter, and a variety of engaging activities that helped create lasting friendships and strengthen our community.

If you missed joining us this year, don't worry! We'll be kicking off our Sal Ladies activities again in September! Be sure to follow our page to stay up to date on upcoming events and opportunities to connect.

We can't wait to see you then!

06/05/2026

🍩 Honoring Veterans on National Donut Day 🍩
This National Donut Day, The Salvation Army Harrisburg was honored to visit Veterans Outreach of Pennsylvania and share a sweet treat with the veterans they serve.
National Donut Day began in 1938 as a way to honor the Salvation Army “Donut Lassies,” the courageous women who traveled to the front lines during World War I to serve donuts, provide encouragement, and bring a small reminder of home to soldiers overseas. What started as a simple act of compassion has grown into a national tradition rooted in service, care, and community.
Today, we were grateful for the opportunity to continue that legacy by spending time with local veterans, sharing donuts, conversation, and appreciation. We are especially thankful to Duck Donuts for generously donating donuts and helping make this celebration possible for the 10th consecutive year.
Thank you to Veterans Outreach of Pennsylvania for welcoming us into your center and allowing us to celebrate this special day with the veterans you serve!

06/05/2026

🍩 Happy National Donut Day! 🍩
A heartfelt thank you to Duck Donuts for joining us for the 10th year in a row to celebrate National Donut Day—a tradition established by The Salvation Army in 1938 to honor the Donut Lassies who served doughnuts, comfort, and encouragement to soldiers on the front lines during World War I.
Today, Duck Donuts helped bring extra smiles to the neighbors we serve through our Choice Food Shopping Pantry. Their generous donation added a special touch to pantry day and created moments of joy throughout the morning.
For us, National Donut Day is about more than donuts. It’s about honoring a legacy of compassion, service, and community while continuing to care for our neighbors with dignity and respect.
Thank you, Duck Donuts, for helping us keep this meaningful tradition alive year after year!

06/03/2026

A huge thank you to Members 1st Federal Credit Union for bringing their 2026 intern class to volunteer in our community gardens!

Their team spent the day assisting with ongoing garden maintenance, helping us create a beautiful, welcoming space for our neighbors and community members to enjoy. The care and attention they provided helps ensure our gardens remain a welcoming place while supporting the growth of fresh produce used in our food assistance programs and teaching kitchen classes.

Interested in getting your hands dirty and making a difference? We are currently looking for additional Community Garden Volunteers to help throughout the growing season. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just looking for a meaningful way to give back, we’d love to have you join us!

🌱 Sign up here: https://bit.ly/TSAjunegarden

Thank you again to Members 1st for helping us cultivate hope and nourish our community.

06/01/2026

The Salvation Army Harrisburg will be closed Monday, June 1st.
Thank you for your understanding!