Salvation Army in Ansonia starts application process for Christmas help

We’re getting started with our Christmas Assistance applications for children 0-12 years old!
If your family is in need of toy assistance this Christmas, please see the flyer for registration and verification details, including required documentation and walk-in dates.

The Salvation Army of Ansonia Greater Valley
26 Lester St., Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 736-0707

Please be sure to complete the online registration before coming in for verification.

We look forward to helping bring some Christmas joy to families in our community!

Haynes Group to sponsor Salvation Army Red Kettle Kick-Off Nov. 10 in Shelton

ANSONIA - We [at Salvation Army Greater Valley] are thrilled to announce that Haynes Group will proudly serve as the Presenting Sponsor of the 2026 Greater Valley Red Kettle Kick-Off! 

Join us on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 8:30 a.m. [at Courtyard Marriott in Shelton] as we officially kick off the Red Kettle season with our special guest, Cindi Bigelow, President & CEO of Bigelow Tea.

We’re grateful for Haynes Group’s generous support and commitment to helping us make a difference in our community this Christmas season.

 Learn more and reserve your spot: salarmy.us/GreaterValleyRedKettleKick-Off2026

The Salvation Army celebrates 157 years serving others

For 157 years, The Salvation Army has shown up for people in need.
This week, we celebrate the mission that continues in our own community.

The Salvation Army Greater Valley is at 26 Lester St., Ansonia.

The Salvation Army's community garden in Ansonia open to all

Come by every week for a fun session in the garden.

This week we will be there TODAY July 3rd from 4:30-6:30 p.m.

For those interested in volunteering or participating as food recipients please contact Caty at valleycommgardens@gmail.com.

This is shared from The Salvation Army - Ansonia Facebook page.

Salvation Army Greater Valley in Ansonia holding Food-Fight for Good for pantry

Salvation Army Greater Valley recognizes volunteers with Ansonia Armory luncheon

Capt. Cheryl McCollum

ANSONIA - As a Salvation Army Advisory Board member I was honored to be a part of a Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon Friday at the Ansonia Armory. 

Capt. Cheryl McCollum deserves plaudits for organizing the upbeat event. It was held to recognize volunteers in the food pantry, bell ringers who stand next to the iconic red kettles to collect funds during holiday season, and many more.

McCollum presented certificates of appreciation to them as well as to community partners such as several supermarkets that regularly donate food to the pantry.

McCollum presents certificate of appreciation to Gregory Gatison, who accepted it for the James H. Wilkins Lodge of Ansonia.

Our Advisory Board has four members and McCollum emphasized she is always seeking individuals willing to serve on the board. Please consider doing so!

The Salvation Army Greater Valley Corps is located at 26 Lester St. 

For information, call 203-736-0707. 

Salvation Army Greater Valley in Ansonia shares post highlighting 1st Black officer

In 1915, Mabel Broome became the first African- American to become an officer in The Salvation Army. 

She led the charge to break the color line and reinforced the Army’s commitment to give leadership roles to women. 

Broome was also one of the first “slum sisters” – female officers who went into a city’s poorest neighborhoods and attended to people’s most basic needs.

This is shared from the Salvation Army - Ansonia, CT Facebook page.

The Salvation Army Greater Valley is located at 26 Lester St., Ansonia. 

For information call 203-736-0707.

Salvation Army in Ansonia to distribute gently used coats Tuesday

Salvation Army in Ansonia seeks volunteers to distribute Thanksgiving food

ANSONIA - The Salvation Army Greater Valley Corps, 26 Lester St., is seeking volunteers to help with the Thanksgiving food pantry event.

Volunteers are needed at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 22 to offload food from a truck and prepare Thanksgiving bags.

At noon on Nov. 25 volunteers are sought to hand out turkeys and bags of Thanksgiving groceries.

Members of the Ansonia Chargers football team are scheduled to be on hand Friday to help.

Salvation Army Majors Caroline and Juan R. Ramos are coordinating the event.

Get involved in neighborhood gardens throughout 5 Valley towns

*Shared from the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop and Food Bank Facebook page.

Salvation Army Greater Valley in Ansonia seeks sponsors for campers

Sharing from the Salvation Army Greater Valley Facebook page:

"Join our team and help send Greater Valley children to Camp CONNRI!
You and your friends can help sponsor children to go to camp this summer! 
Don't forget to share it with your family and friends and have them join our team as well."

give.salvationarmy.org/GreaterValleyCONNRI

Openings available for Salvation Army bible school next week in Ansonia

The Salvation Army is located at 26 Lester St., Ansonia.