More of the Border community are struggling to make ends meet than ever before.
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And the full extent of the coronavirus impact on households across the twin cities will be laid bare once government assistance packages run out, according to the Albury Salvos.
The local Salvation Army corps yesterday delivered 100 grocery care packs to vulnerable people in the community.
But Major Irene Pleffer said the packs are just the beginning, especially heading into winter.
"We anticipate seeing some of the greatest need that we have ever seen in our 140-year history serving Australians, particularly when government funding ceases in the coming months," she said.
"The COVID-19 crisis has financially crippled many of our local people and it will take months to see the real impact it will have.
"And we will continue to support the community as much as we can.
"The Salvos often see the great need within our community.
"We know there will be a great deal of need to come, but together we can ensure no one goes it alone."
The grocery packs include fresh fruit and vegetables as well as pantry staples including pasta and sauces.
"Although there is only a small amount of food in each pack, it goes a long way," Major Pleffer said.
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"And the look on the faces of those receiving them just goes to show how much it means to them - having someone care goes along way.
"Each pack has written on the front 'we care for you' and that is what the Salvos is all about - caring for our community."
Major Pleffer said they are seeing a lot of family violence and homelessness since the pandemic.
"This just adds to an already tough time for our community," she said.
"And especially going into winter, with higher electricity bills and costs of living vulnerable people are more in need than ever before.
"Australians are facing an economic and social crisis unlike anything witnessed in recent decades, with The Salvation Army preparing to provide hardship support on an unprecedented scale."
Major Pleffer encouraged people who were struggling to reach out to the Salvos.
"Anyone can give us a call and let us know what is going on - we are here to support and we care," she said.
"Thank you to those who can support this year's appeal, we thank you very much."
The public can also donate to the Albury Salvos to help their initiatives, such as their winter appeal, continue by visiting salvationarmy.org.au/albury-salvos or calling 13 SALVOS.