The Salvation Army in Lynn focuses their community support on the needs of children and families through a range of social services including rent and utility assistance, a Christmas toy drive, and Disaster Services support for the Greater Boston area.
Stand out programs include the Smart Center After School Program which has pivoted during the pandemic to provide a full school day of support for the children who attend their own classrooms virtually each day from the safety and comfort of their regular After School facility.
The Food Pantry at The Salvation Army in Lynn has been a reliable source of support in a community struggling with food insecurity. This year with the impact of the pandemic, the program has grown exponentially. In the month of November (despite a 6-day program closure) the Corps provided boxes of food to over 6,200 families (almost 27,000 individuals).
