The Roseville Salvation Army is reporting a food shortage due to the increased number of families seeking assistance.  They currently provide emergency food boxes stocked with enough food to feed a family of four for a week.  In the wake of the current economic downturn, demand for assistance has increased exponentially. 

The Salvation Army is seeking the public's help to restock their food pantry or they fear they'll have to turn starving families away.  During the month of September, The Salvation Army of Roseville provided nearly 350 food boxes to families in need throughout South Placer County, a 60% increase compared to this same time last year.

The Salvation Army is asking for donations of non-perishable food items.  There are certain "staples" provided in every box including:

Soup

Canned Vegetables

Spaghetti Noodles

Spaghetti Sauce

Macaroni & Cheese

Stew

Baby Food

Canned Fruit

Canned Meat

Canned Tuna fish

Peanut Butter & Jelly

Cereal

Rice 

Dried Beans

Treats for Kids

Food and monetary donations can be sent to:

The Salvation Army-Roseville Corps

Attn: Food Pantry

100 Lincoln Street

Roseville, Ca  95678

You can also doante online: salarmyroseville.org