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Mon. - Thurs.: 5:15 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. | Fri.: 5:15 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Sat.: 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Sun.: 1 - 6 p.m. (Please call us at (419) 281-8001 with any questions regarding hours or waterpark availability.)
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We're here to help.
The Salvation Army offers assistance to those in need through a variety of outreach efforts both in and outside of The Salvation Army Kroc Center. Additionally, The Salvation Army offers a variety of programs, services and assistance both nationally and globally that you may qualify for.
Do you need help right away? Contact The Kroc Center at 419.281.8001 to receive more information on local assistance.
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
You can come to the Kroc for a free, healthy meal each weekday from June 6 to August 12. This year, we are back in person at the Kroc Center! Meals for kids under 18 years old will be served from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. Each week brings different themes and prizes for kids to win throughout the summer in conjunction with the meals. Week one kicks off with Safety Week!
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.
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.
Learn More about The Salvation Army
Many Americans are familiar with The Salvation Army's thrift stores which fund our well-known drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs. And our iconic red kettles have become a symbol of the Christmas season and the spirit of giving.
But in hundreds of communities across the Eastern United States, The Salvation Army also operates programs and services which are designed to meet human need in Christ's name, alleviate human suffering, and promote wholeness by addressing the spiritual, social, emotional, psychological and physical well-being of those served.