The Salvation Army Supports and Cares for People of all ages

A comprehensive case management system to help families identify barriers to self-sufficiency (unemployment, insecure housing, lack of job skills, lack of childcare, etc), Pathway of Hope also provides guidance on how to address these barriers, and connects families with community support organizations, and more.

The Salvation Army provides emergency assistance to help with mortgage/rent, utility bills, clothing, medication bills, and other needs in order to keep families in their homes. For more information or support: contact us at 219-838-0380, find a location near you, or learn more online. 

The Salvation Army hosts food pantries in the Lake & Porter County area. Items provided include shelf-stable pantry foods, breads, cereals, meat, and other household necessities. At The Salvation Army Hammond-Munster Corps Community Center, the Food Pantry is open Tuesday and Thursday 1 - 4 p.m, as well as Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to noon. At The Salvation Army East Chicago Corps Community Center, the Food Pantry is open Monday - Thursday, between 9 - 11 a.m. The Salvation Army Gary-Merrillville Corps Community Center food pantry is once a month with subject to change dates. Please refer to Facebook for more Information: Gary-Merrillville Facebook At The Salvation Army Porter County, the Food Pantry is open Tuesday through Thursday from 1 - 3 p.m. Please contact the Corps Community Center nearest you for the most up-to-date information.

The Salvation Army serves a free, nutritious meal Monday - Friday for whomever chooses to join us. On the first Friday of each month, you'll also have fresh vegetables from our community garden. Lunch is served between noon - 1 p.m. at The Salvation Army East Chicago Corps Community Center. 

Sports, recreation and fitness programs help kids learn the value of health, physical activity and teamwork. Workout classes at The Salvation Army East Chicago Corps Community Center get you up and moving to fun music. Join us Monday, Tuesday and Friday at 10 a.m

The Salvation Army is the largest music educator in the world, with offerings in brass, vocal, guitar, drums and more. It is important to provide additional creative outlets for youth and teens to share their experiences, hopes, dreams and fears. Piano classes are being held at The Salvation Army Porter County and Brass classes are being held at The Salvation Army East Chicago. Please contact the Corps Community Center nearest you for the most up-to date information.

The Adult Rehabilitation Centers provide intense work-based substance abuse therapy for a minimum of six months. Clients live onsite and work in Salvation Army Family Stores and other areas, while participating in a full range of treatment programs.