Salvation Army - Atlantic Division

AKA: Formerly Salvation Army - Maritime Division

Organization Description
List of Services

Provides social supports to the community.

330 Herring Cove Road, Halifax, NS B3R 1V4
Coverage Area: Prince Edward Island * Nova Scotia * New Brunswick * Newfoundland and Labrador
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Mon: 8:30am - 4pm
Tue: 8:30am - 4pm
Wed: 8:30am - 4pm
Thu: 8:30am - 4pm
Fri: 8:30am - 4pm
General Inquiries
1-902-455-1201
English
https://salvationarmy.ca/atlantic/

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Back-to-School Supplies

Provides a bag pack and school supplies for students in grades 10-12 who live in King's County.

Note: Pickup dates and times will be provided during registration.

Bedford MacDonald House - Overnight Shelter

Provides an overnight shelter for men who are experiencing homelessness. Case management services available.

Clients can stay for up to 21 nights. Extensions are available for those that participate in case management.

Transportation to the shelter may be able to be arranged if required.

Note: When wind chill temperatures reach -20°C or lower for two consecutive hours, the shelter opens at 4pm instead of 8pm.

Christmas Assistance

Provides food hampers and children's toys to individuals and families with a self-identified need during the holiday season.

Summerside:

Food hampers contain a full holiday meal with a turkey, fruit, vegetables, trimmings, milk, eggs, bread, juice, dessert, and breakfast
12 years and under: one toy per child * 13-18 years (grade 12): receive a gift card
2026 Registration dates: November 2nd - December 4th
- Mondays: November 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th
- Fridays: November 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, and December 4th
- Hamper pick-up date is December 16th. If bad weather, the pick-up date is December 17th

Charlottetown:

Food hampers contain a full holiday meal with a turkey, vegetables, trimmings, milk, eggs, breakfast ingredients, dessert, and bread
12 years and under: three toys per child * 13-17 years: gift card
2026 Registration dates: November 9th-30th
- Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 1pm-3pm
- Hamper pick-up dates are December 21st and 22nd

Both Charlottetown and Summerside accept donations - best to contact for donation ideas.

Coats for Kids

Free gently used coats and winter apparel for children.
2026 Distribution Dates: November 4th-6th from 1pm to 3pm.

Donations accepted.

Emergency Shelter Referral Line

People in urgent need of overnight shelter can call the toll-free referral hotline. The intake line will work with callers to find a solution for shelter that best suits their needs and connect callers with resources for longer-term solutions. This number is also used to make reservations for Bedford MacDonald House and Park Street Emergency Shelter.

Transportation may be able to be arranged in some situations.

Food Bank - Charlottetown

Provides 2-3 days worth of emergency food assistance.

Clients can access once every 30 days. Arrangements can be made to have a friend/family member pick-up the food if unable to get to the food bank.

Food Bank - Summerside

Provides several days worth of food to those in need. Clients can access once every 30 days.

Hot Breakfast Program

Offers a hot breakfast and opportunity to socialize and speak with staff.

Note: Program closed November 30, 2026-January 10, 2027

Scotian Glen Camp

Holds a week long summer camp in the Maritimes. Activities include: