By Nicole Walton
Marquette, MI – The Salvation Army of Marquette is looking for more support. Director of operations Walter Sleeter says there's been an increase in the need for assistance with utilities and food, but at the same time donations have decreased. Sleeter says the sagging economy, along with high gas and food prices, means demand for aid will continue to go up.
Sleeter says the Marquette Salvation Army feeds a daily lunch to about 1,200 people a month, and assists around 150 families each week. He notes without community support, the agency would not exist.