Salvation Army cutting back on services
Some tough decisions may be ahead for the Salvation Army in York.
It says there won't be as much money as last year for people needing help paying their bills like rent and utility assistance.
"We may have given out $150 last year. Maybe now we are only giving out a hundred dollars to make sure we can meet all the people's needs, not just a few," said Salvation Army Maj. Ron Starnes.
The Salvation Army says the York kettle campaign last year brought in $157,000. It was 94 percent of its goal. Now faced with less money, higher costs and greater demand for services, the Salvation Army is making cuts in how it spends. That includes the amount of money it spends on food.
"Instead of 30 pounds of meat, we can only buy 15 pounds of meat or 20 pounds of meat," Starnes said.
Cuts will be made on a case-by-case basis.
"Our problem is with the economy the way it is. More people are asking for help, so we are trying our best to help everyone who walks in the door," Starnes said.
The Salvation Army is looking at new ways to expand its financial resources," Starnes said.
The Salvation Army is also hoping to recruit new volunteers.