Donation allows Salvation Army to purchase commercial fridge

Posted on March 16, 2017
Salvation Army fridge
The fridge was unveiled at the Salvation Army Thursday. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)

By Adam Studzinski

BLOOMINGTON – The Salvation Army in Bloomington has received a much needed donation for its food pantry.

The Bloomington Rotary Club donated funds which have allowed the Salvation Army to purchase a commercial refrigerator. Social Service Director Gabby Bontea said this fridge has always been a need for them.

Bontea explained before getting this fridge they’ve had to store products like eggs, milk, vegetables, and fruits at the emergency shelter.

“We wouldn’t be able to get in as many boxes or packages of fresh fruits and vegetables,” said Bontea. “We’d have to limit what we could accept.”

She added this means the Salvation Army will now be able to take on some more food donations.

Adam Studzinski can be reached at [email protected].

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