Salvation Army continues to spread cheer and goodwill - Charitable organisation hopes to get back on schedule with food distribution programme for the poor

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Salvation Army continues to spread cheer and goodwill - Charitable organisation hopes to get back on schedule with food distribution programme for the poor

The Salvation Army is slowly getting back on schedule to distribute food packages to the needy. The distribution schedule was disrupted by the curfews and other social- distancing measures initiated by the Government to contain the COVID-19...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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