Emergency Assistance

The Salvation Army Kroc Center works with other local area nonprofit agencies to help provide a variety of emergency assistance services to those in need.

We are working with our community partners to help meet some of the gaps in the following areas:

• Food Assistance (Pantry Hours: Mondays - 11a-2p, Tues-Fri - 10a-2p)
• Community Meals (M-F 11-11:30am)
• Community Referrals
• Commodity boxes for senior citizens (Every third Thursday, monthly)
• And more!

If you find yourself in crisis and in need of emergency assistance, contact us at 419.281.8001.

Summer Food Service Program

Summer can be a difficult time for children who rely on school meals. That’s why we’re honored to once again be partnering with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank to offer our Summer Food Service Program to provide free meals Monday through Friday! From June 8 – August 7, kids of all ages can join us from 12 to 12:45 pm on our back patio for a FREE LUNCH, no questions asked.

Bonus: The lunch is served right by RJ’s Spray Park, which also happens to be open during that time, so kids can cool off after their bellies are full. Rain location is our Community Room. 

Double bonus: Our special events will be returning during our Monday meals! Week one begins with a Summer Kick-Off Carnival!

Nondiscrimination Statement: In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: How to File a Complaint, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992.

Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: 

Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture 
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410

Fax: (202) 690-7442

Email: program.intake@usda.gov

Community Hot Meals

Every weekday, the Ashland Kroc Center serves hot meals from 11 to 11:30 a.m. These carryout meals are open to any Ashland County resident.
Please bring a photo ID. If you would like to pick up for someone else, please have their name and address available. 

Any questions can be directed to Social Services. Call 419.281.8001.

Reduced Price Programs

It is important to us at The Salvation Army Kroc Center that everyone, no matter their income level or social status, be able to attend and benefit from the life-changing opportunities available at The Kroc.

Through our Kroc Member Scholarship Program, we offer help to individuals and families who would like to become a member but may need financial assistance.

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Christmas Assistance Program

The Salvation Army hosts Christmas Assistance Programs to help families with children 12 years and younger, that are at 200% of the federal poverty level, celebrate Christmas with gifts of toys, clothes, and food. 

Registration is required and will be live online from Monday, October 7 – Monday, November 22.  Visit www.saangeltree.org to complete an application. Documents that will be required for upload will include a photo of proof of Ashland County Residency (piece of mail that is not junk mail, Photo ID, proof of income (e.g. latest paycheck stub, SSI verification letter, etc.) and a photo of the children’s birth certificate. 

Gifts and food distribution will take place Monday, December 16 – Friday, December 20. Participants will receive a postcard in the mail and/or an email with your assigned pick-up date and time. 

Please note: Families may only participate in one Christmas Assistance Program in Ashland County, with either the Kroc Center or Associated Charities.