Overview
- The Metro Phoenix division hosted its annual meal at the Phoenix Convention Center South Building, opening to guests at 9 a.m. with dining from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- About 1,200 people ate on site while roughly 2,200 meals were delivered to homebound residents across the Valley.
- Guests received more than food, including free haircuts, manicures, live music, pet supplies, hygiene kits, and emotional and spiritual support through partner groups.
- Volunteers staffed the operation and guided guests through the hall as community barbers such as East Valley Styles/Reach One provided haircuts.
- Salvation Army leaders reported an uptick in first-time help seekers earlier in November and said a larger Christmas event is planned, with volunteers requested at salvationarmyphoenix.org.