Salvation Army Norwich Service Center Grand Opening
NORWICH, CT – The Salvation Army of Norwich held the grand opening of its brand new Service Center in Westgate Plaza on Friday, May 5th. The Norwich Service Center will provide assistance for those in need in Griswold, Jewett City, Norwich, Preston, and Taftville. The new Service Center is located at 425 West Main Street, Suite #110 in Norwich.
The Norwich Service Center will feature a Client Choice food pantry where those who are in need will be able to select their own groceries from a variety of options. The food pantry will be open Tuesdays from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to Noon.
In addition to the food pantry, and depending on availability of funds, the Service Center will provide rent and utility assistance. The Service Center also offers summer camp at The Salvation Army’s Camp CONNRI in Ashford, CT for children ages 7-12.
The Norwich Service Center can refer those in need to local community programs that offer shelter, medical and dental assistance, or counseling. Clients also receive seasonal assistance from special back-to-school and Christmas partner programs.
The Salvation Army has been serving the Norwich community since 1884. “The Salvation Army has been a part of this community for 139 years and we are so excited to serve those in need from our brand-new facility,” said Debbie White, Social Ministries Director for The Salvation Army
Present in nearly every zip code in America, The Salvation Army is the nation’s largest provider of social services. Its Service Unit programs operate in suburban and rural communities and are designed to provide comprehensive emergency assistance for individuals and families in its community.
The Salvation Army
425 West Main Street
Suite #110, Norwich
(860) 559-2245
Office Hours Mon-Fri 9:00 – 3:00
Anyone interested in food distribution should contact:
norwichfoodpantry@use.salvationarmy.org
