Canberra City Salvos

28/05/2026

What an amazing acknowledgement in parliament for Alan.

23/05/2026

Today we honour and remember Alan, who faithfully served our community for decades through his dedication to the Red Shield Appeal.

For many people, seeing Alan at the local shopping centre with his collection tin became a familiar and valued part of the year. Rain, shine, busy days or quiet ones — Alan showed up with kindness, commitment, and a heart to make a difference for others.

His service was never about recognition. It was about people. About helping those doing it tough. About quietly and faithfully giving his time year after year.

Alan’s impact reached far beyond the coins placed in a tin. His consistency, generosity, and servant-hearted spirit left a lasting mark on our community and on all of us who had the privilege of knowing him.

We are deeply grateful for Alan’s life, his years of faithful service, and the legacy he leaves behind.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones at this time. ❤️

Iconic Salvation Army collector Alan Jessop Promoted to Glory

12/12/2025

🎄 Advent of Gratitude 🎄

This year we’re giving a shoutout of gratitude, showing some of the incredible stories and partnerships connected to Canberra City Salvos 🙌

This week the donations have come in from all sorts of amazing groups and schools in our amazing community!

We’re giving a big shout out to Majura Primary School and Murray Consulting, The Mens Shed and Key2Learning … all these donations have honest hampers and our toy room set up for families to come through next week!

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11/12/2025

🎄 Advent of Gratitude 🎄

This year we’re giving a shoutout of gratitude, showing some of the incredible stories and partnerships connected to Canberra City Salvos 🙌

This week we were blessed with multiple opportunities to celebrate our awesome volunteers, both those who volunteer at our Community Days in Braddon and at Salvostores across ACT/QBN. 🙌🙌

We wouldn’t hahe impact we have in the community without our awesome volunteer army who regularly show up and get to work serving our community. This pic was snapped 📷 at our Salvo Store Christmas devotion @ our Weaton store.

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10/12/2025

As we head into a big week of Christmas hampers, and our annua Community Day party on the 22nd, this simple message of the presence of Jesus is our overarching hope this Christmas. 🙏

03/12/2025

🎄 Advent of Gratitude 🎄

This year we’re giving a shoutout of gratitude, showing some of the incredible stories and partnerships connected to Canberra City Salvos 🙌

Today we’re celebrating one of everyone’s fave - the big yellow van @ OzHarvest Canberra! 🛻

Last month a small group of our volunteers, participants + community members were invited to a special dining experience at COMPA as a part of Oz Harvest’s CEO cook off. What a delight it was to see some of our everyday heros celebrated, all while money was raised to keep the dream alive fighting food insecurity and fostering connection in community.

We love the team @ Oz Harvest, this partnership ensures over 200+ a week are regularly cooked up and served to our community!
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🎄 Advent of Gratitude 🎄 - celebrating incredible stories connected to Canberra City Salvos 🙌

02/12/2025

🎄 Advent of Gratitude 🎄

This year we’re giving a shoutout of gratitude, showing some of the incredible stories and partnerships connected to Canberra City Salvos 🙌

Today we’re thankful for the incredible team @ Grill'd Canberra Centre for tonights free community feed!

Once a month they close their restaurant to paying customers to host a free fee for people doing it tough in the city, and for friends connected to local Salvos + Vinnies programs.

Tonight we wrapped up with some extra Christmas cheer - featuring our own Shieldy mascot, and santa!

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01/12/2025

🎄 Advent of Gratitude 🎄

This year we’re giving a shoutout of gratitude, showing some of the incredible stories and partnerships connected to Canberra City Salvos 🙌

Today we’re thankful for the incredible generosity from Domino's Pizza @ Canberra City for their recent Doughraisers campaign giving generously to our Christmas Cheer. 🙌

Last Wednesday, $1 from every pizza sold @ the city store came straight to us, and we’re using this $$ to contribte to 1,000 hampers for households doing it tough across our community.

Did you miss it? Dont worry!

This Wednesday they’re doing it again! If you don’have dinner plans … why not choose pizza?!

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📍 26 Barry Drive, Domino’s @ Canberra City
🕥 10:30am – 11:00pm
💻 Order online: dominos.com.au

Let’s turn pizza into hope. Grab a pie, spread the cheer, and help us make a real impact for local families in need 🙌

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Order Domino's online now for tasty food & pizza delivery or takeaway. Find your nearest Domino's store for the latest pizza coupons & vouchers.

05/11/2025

This year, The Salvation Army in Canberra and Queanbeyan are set to provide 1,000 bags of blessings across our area for households who are doing it tough this Christmas.

Christmas Cheer has looked different over the years, with hampers, toys and vouchers distribution, and we are so blessed as the community partners with us in ensuring Christmas remains a special time for all.

As a Christian organisation we remain deeply committed to the message that Jesus is a gift of presence over presents, and this message of hope continues to shine brightest in what we do.

In 2025 things will look different again – all of sites in the area are working together to provide a blessing bag and low value grocery voucher for every household, as well as toys for children up to 16 years, dependent on donations.

If you know someone doing it tough, encourage them to fill out the form via the QR code below or to drop in to one of our sites across the region before December 10.

22/08/2025

Food insecurity is real, and it spreads right across the community. OzHarvest have noted a 37% increase in people accessing food pantries for the first time, and we are seeing the impacts!

@ Canberra City we have Community Days of Monday + Friday, 10-2.

We hand out fresh produce with support from community partners like OzHarvest, and our volunteers cook up a warm meal served @ 12.

On-site today we have
• Employment Plus
• NILS (No Interest Loans service) @ 11
• Doorways caseworker Kearsten
• AOD caseworkers Alex, Matt and Em.

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Food relief charity OzHarvest Canberra says need for food is everywhere - but the public can support their mission to help vulnerable people.