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Nampa Salvation Army Corps

school supplies drive to fill back- The goal is to help people “get it with the store or drop it off at year,” Potter said. “It’s our biggest
packs; about 550 backpacks are over the hurdles they have keep- the Nampa Salvation Army Corps general fund fundraiser; it’s how
given out to those who sign up. ing them from getting housed,” building. Purchases can also be we keep our lights on.”
The food pantry, off of the Potter said, whether that’s getting made online through angeltree.org The locations will be limited,
administration building, is an Idaho a driver’s license, improving credit and will be shipped directly to the and sanitation supplies — gloves,
Foodbank partner and gives out scores, or something else. More Nampa Salvation Army. hand sanitizer, and wipes — will
50-60 boxes a day four days a information is available at nampa. These efforts compliment those be at each location, and touchless
week. Nampa Salvation Army also salvationarmy.org. of the Salvation Army corps in Boi- donation options will be available
offers utility assistance through “We’re trying to make it simple se and Caldwell. Nampa Salvation this year as well, called Kettle Pay.
partnerships with Idaho Power and for people who need assistance,” Army Corps also serves Homedale, Stickers for Apple Pay and Google
the City of Nampa. Potter said. Houston, Marsing, Melba and Mur- Pay will be on signs, and a QR code
Nampa Salvation Army is a phy; the Boise and Caldwell Corps will also be featured. Monetary
coordinated entry, a one-stop place You can help have extended areas of service as donations can also be made at red-
that assesses what the needs are ‘Rescue Christmas’ well. Each is responsible for their kettlenampa.org, which is similar to
of those seeking service and how own fundraising, and each is bring- the other Treasure Valley nonprof-
it can help; for example, coordina- To help secure toy donations, ing back the Red Kettle Drive this its. The general fund supports the
tors submit paperwork on behalf of community members are invited year, though it too will look a bit Nampa shelter and other resources.
individuals and families to all hous- to participate in the Angel Tree different, due to the pandemic. “It’s our biggest fundraiser of
ing agencies they could qualify for. Program, done in partnership with “We’re very concerned this year the year,” Potter said. “It’s also how
The nonprofit also offers mental Fred Meyer and Walmart. Residents because of foot traffic, COVID of [people] know we’re out there.”
health services, including in-house can select a tag from the trees at course, [and] at the stores, people Photos provided by
counseling. each store or can purchase some- aren’t doing cash as much this Nampa Salvation Army
thing of their choosing and leave