Feeding the Gulf Coast, Salvation Army highlight free summer meals for kids
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- For many kids, summer break means time off from school, but for some families, it can also mean losing access to…
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Recovery efforts underway for residents impacted by flooding
About 25 people are currently staying in an emergency shelter in Harrison County after flooding displaced families across the area. Local emergency management and community partners are working…
Salvation Army celebrates National Donut Day, tracing tradition back to WWI
June 5th is National Donut Day. The Salvation Army is celebrating the real cause of the day. The tradition started on the front lines of…
Seniors get active at Salvation Army Kroc Center for National Senior Health and Fitness Day
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-Across the Gulf Coast, older adults got moving as part of a nationwide push to stay active and healthy.…
Salvation Army celebrates National Senior Fitness Day at Kroc Center
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- If you’re looking for a way to stay active and connect with others, the Salvation Army Kroc Center in Biloxi has you covered.…
Community members raise funds for Kroc Center at Taste of South Mississippi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Salvation Army Kroc Center’s biggest fundraiser of the year happened in Biloxi Thursday night. Taste of South Mississippi organizers say…
Community invited to Taste of South Mississippi at Salvation Army Kroc Center
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Kroc Center will be hosting Taste of South Mississippi on Thursday. This is an upgrade from previous years, now restaurants from all six Coast counties are invited to take part. The event runs tonight from 5:30…
Salvation Army Center of Hope in Gulfport opens as cold weather shelter
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Another cold weather shelter, the Salvation Army Center of Hope in Gulfport opened its doors Monday for people who need a warm place to stay. Temperatures…
Salvation Army gives back to families at Angel Tree distribution event
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Thursday morning, hundreds of local families received a little extra holiday joy thanks to the Salvation Army. The annual Angel Tree Distribution happened…
Annual Windy Swetman Kettlethon raising funds for Salvation Army
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A South Mississippi family was on the streets of Biloxi Thursday helping to raise funds for our local Salvation Army efforts this Christmas. Windy…
Salvation Army offering option to donate via Virtual Red Kettle
The Salvation Army of Mississippi is starting something new this year. It’s a modern-day twist on the classic Red Kettle called ‘Virtual Red Kettle.’ The virtual…
Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign returns
South Mississippi will soon begin hearing a familiar sound. The Salvation Army’s iconic Red Kettle campaign returns to Walmart and Sam’s Clubs nationwide. Shoppers can donate cash or give digitally…
Salvation Army MS Gulf Coast preparing for possible SNAP delays
The Salvation Army Mississippi Gulf Coast is preparing for an increase in food requests and other needs. This follows the ongoing issue with delayed or not issued SNAP benefits. The Salvation Army says their social service offices are preparing for…
Salvation Army Angel Tree Program
Morgan Shiyou with the Salvation Army joins us to talk about the Angel Tree program. For more information, click here.
Salvation Army accepting applications for 2025 Angel Tree Program
MS Gulf Coast — The Salvation Army of the Mississippi Gulf Coast is now accepting applications for the 2025 Angel Tree program, which provides Christmas assistance to families in need across Harrison, Pearl River, Hancock, Stone, Jackson, and George Counties.…
Kroc Center celebrates 14 years on the Coast
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Salvation Army Kroc Center in Biloxi is celebrating 14 years on the Coast with events all week long. Spirit Week kicked off with crazy sock Monday. Kids…
Kroc Center celebrating 14 years on the Gulf Coast
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Joining us in studio is Salvation Army Kroc Center Director Danielle Emery. She is here to talk about the 14th anniversary of the Kroc Center and the week…
Salvation Army welcomes new area commanders
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Salvation Army Gulf Coast welcomed new faces to the area as a set of new area commanders take over the reins. News 25 caught up with…
Salvation Army Mississippi Gulf Coast announces new leadership
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Salvation Army Mississippi Gulf Coast has announced their new team of officers. These new officers will serve the six coastal counties. Major Paul and Karen Egan have been appointed as the new area commanders for the…
Salvation Army in desperate need of donations as resources dwindle
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -The Salvation Army of South Mississippi is in need of donations for their food pantry. The Salvation Army relies on donations to sustain…
Salvation Army celebrates National Donut Day
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Major Jerry Friday is here to tell us all about the Salvation Army’s National Donut Day.
National Salvation Army Week
GULF COAST, Miss. (WXXV)- Major Jerry Friday joins us in studio. He is here to tell us about National Salvation Army Week, which begins today. For more information about the Salvation Army,…
Hundreds gather to enjoy Coast cuisine at Taste of South Mississippi event
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-In Biloxi on Thursday, it was a food lover’s paradise as the Salvation Army kicked off its Taste of South Mississippi. This…
WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel is at Taste of South Mississippi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-Doors will be opening soon for the much-anticipated Taste of South Mississippi, bringing some of the best bites to eat on the Coast…