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B.J. Andol, manager for the Starkville Salvation Army store, says her branch of the community assistance mainstay is operating in the red and could be gone within a year if its situation doesn't change.
Andol says the weakening of America's economy has caused the Salvation Army to take a devastating hit via decreased monetary donations. The West Point branch was forced to close its doors in June, and Starkville could be next on the list if the annual holiday boost falls short.
If that happens, Andol says a vital community support service will be lost, and those depending on the Salvation Army to help keep their lights on or put food on the table will have to look elsewhere.
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