The Salvation Army USA - Memphis Area Command

Who Can Visit?

The Salvation Army's Purdue Center of Hope at 696 Jackson Avenue serves women and children experiencing homelessness in Memphis. Three residential programs are available: the AutoZone Single Women's Residence for women who are unaccompanied by children, Renewal Place for women facing substance abuse issues along with their children, and New Directions Family Residence for families with children who want to break cycles of crisis and poverty. Each program requires enrollment and individual case management, so meals and services are provided to accepted residents.

During declared emergencies and community disasters, the Salvation Army also deploys a mobile feeding canteen to serve meals to anyone in need in the Memphis area.

Good to Know

Residents of the shelter programs receive meals as part of their care, including breakfast and dinner each day. One review notes: "they feed us good food too." If you're interested in the residential programs, contact the relevant program director to learn about current availability and the enrollment process.

Food & Essentials

Meals are provided daily to residents of the Purdue Center of Hope's shelter programs. During disaster response, the mobile feeding canteen serves community members items like sandwiches, chips, and water. The Angel Tree program distributes gifts and support to thousands of children and seniors each Christmas season, helping families avoid eviction or utility shutoff.

Additional Support

The Salvation Army Memphis Area Command offers a wide range of wraparound services:

• Case management for housing and employment assistance
• Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for substance abuse recovery, featuring group and individual counseling
• Renewal Place two-year residential recovery program keeping families together while working toward sobriety, employment, and financial literacy
• Youth development programs for children and teens living at the Purdue Center of Hope
• Disaster relief through a mobile feeding canteen that brings meals and supplies to disaster victims and first responders
• Angel Tree at Christmas, bringing holiday support to children and seniors in need

For disaster relief information, visit disaster.salvationarmyusa.org.

Ways to Give

You can support the Salvation Army Memphis in several ways:

• Financial donations: Give online at give.salvationarmykentuckyandtennessee.org. A gift of $19 provides two meals for a woman in the shelter; $50 provides a week of case management; $120 provides a week of care for a single mom and her child.
• Household donations: Schedule a free pickup of furniture and household items through satruck.org or call (901) 531-1770.
• Questions about financial giving: Contact Mary Wasson, Director of Development, at mary.wasson@uss.salvationarmy.org or call (901) 647-2131.

How to Join the Team?

Volunteers are one of the Salvation Army's strongest resources. You can sign up for one-time, group, or ongoing volunteer opportunities at salvationarmymemphis.galaxydigital.com. One-time options include serving a meal or ringing a bell during the holidays. Ongoing roles include working with youth, using professional skills, or supporting disaster relief efforts.