KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Coronavirus has affected some people's mental health, as well as their ability to financially support themselves.
The Salvation Army is seeing the impact. Major David Harvey said since the pandemic started, people coming to the Salvation Army for services is tripling.
"One of our food pantries in Olathe that normally buys food that lasts a month, it lasts a week now," Harvey said.
Harvey said the organization expects to spend around $1.9 million dollars to serve people after the COVID-19 pandemic is over.
"It will be an increased financial challenge for us, and hopefully those who have been donating might be in that need will again reestablish themselves and consider helping their neighbors," Harvey said.
During the pandemic, the Salvation Army has set up a hotline to offer people counseling.
"We set up a prayer hotline which is there to pray for people, but it's mainly there to listen. When they call in, we can hear their stories, tell them they're not alone and help walk them through it," Harvey said.
People who need someone to talk to can call 816-968-0497. The Salvation Army said they have emotional and spiritual care chaplains available 24/7.
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