Tuscaloosa Salvation Army, area Winn-Dixie partnering to raise money for food and shelter ministry

NORTHPORT, Ala. (WBRC) - The Salvation Army has partnered with a major grocery store for a simple way to raise money and help when it comes to carrying things around.

The Southeastern Grocers community bad program, a fundraising effort between Tuscaloosa’s Salvation Army and the Winn-Dixie of Highway 43 in Northport, helps community organizations with funding, especially those that supply meals and groceries.

The bags have been seen for sale for $2.99 each in Winn-Dixie. One dollar from each community bag sold goes to the Salvation Army in Tuscaloosa throughout the month of May.

Money raised from the fundraiser goes towards the Salvation Army’s food and shelter ministry.

Captain Michael Chisolm says there is a year-round need for funds. Some of the money from this effort, he added, will pay for a summer camp program for Tuscaloosa-area youth.

“Our camp is for kids six years old to the age of 17. And so, that targets a youth group to give the spiritual encouragement, friendship, and build team together,” Chisolm said. “We can always use this to help empower our youth.”

They’re goal is to take 22 kids to a camp outside of Jackson, Mississippi if enough money is raised.

The bags are only for sale at the Winn-Dixie in the Highway 43 shopping center near Tuscaloosa County High School.

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