Submitted photoSalvation Army of Thomasville staff and volunteers prepare food boxes to distribute for the drive-through food pantry.

The Salvation Army of Thomasville has begun a bi-weekly drive-through food pantry, in order to limit interactions between volunteers and staff and those receiving assistance.

The Salvation Army of Thomasville has seen a significant increase of need in emergency assistance because of the COVID-19 outbreak. Over the past few days, they have distributed 354 emergency food boxes to serve 1,410 individuals. That is over a 2,000% increase from its normal weekly average. 

“Disasters are disasters for everyone they touch. Anyone who is in need of food is welcome to come and get a food box from us,” said Lt. Juan Reyes.

The Salvation Army of Thomasville will continue to offer opportunities and services to its community, while supplies last. The drive-through food pantry will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m.-12 noon (or until daily supply lasts), located in the back parking lot of The Salvation Army of Thomasville at 514 N Madison St.

In order to keep meeting the needs of Thomas, Grady, and Brooks counties, The Salvation Army will need the community’s help. It is = accepting monetary and non-perishable food donations Monday- Thursday from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. For more ways to help and opportunities to contribute, feel free to 

• Call the administration office at (229) 226-3772

• Email Lt. Kirbi Reyes: Kirbi.reyes@uss.salvationarmy.org 

• Donate online at SalvationArmyUSA.org