“Doing the Most Good” is the motto The Salvation Army of Northwest Indiana lives by every day, and Strack & Van Til and their commitment to giving back to the communities in which they serve, helps make it happen.

You can join that effort from Monday, May 18, through Sunday, May 31, as Strack & Van Til’s Checkout Challenge Round Up will benefit The Salvation Army of Northwest Indiana. Customers across the Region can round up their purchase to the nearest dollar when shopping at their local Strack & Van Til store with those extra funds donated directly to the Salvation Army.

Proceeds from the Strack & Van Til Checkout Challenge Round Up will fund food pantries, rent/utility assistance, disaster relief efforts and youth programs.

Maj. Troy Barker, area commander for The Salvation Army of Northwest Indiana, says Round Up proceeds will help the organization assist those throughout Northwest Indiana who are struggling financially. “Last year we raised over $28,000 to assist clients with food, rental and utility assistance. Since Jan. 1, The Salvation Army of Northwest Indiana has assisted 6,504 individuals along with serving 9,539 meals at our Corps Community Centers.

“We are so grateful for the continued support we receive from Strack & Van Til. The funds raised at their stores will help to make a difference in our local communities,” Barker says. “This partnership exemplifies the power of working together to make a positive difference in the life of someone else.”

The Salvation Army’s mission is to meet human needs without discrimination, which aligns with Strack & Van Til’s more than 96-year tradition of philanthropy. Raising funds through the Checkout Challenge Round Up program helps organizations in the communities Strack & Van Til serves throughout Northwest Indiana.

Strack & Van Til President Jeff Strack credits customer generosity and employee commitment for the success of the Checkout Challenge Round Ups.

“Our stores, with the help of our employees, provide an outlet for our customers to donate to some of their favorite local organizations,” he explains. “Our customers are the ones who give back to the community, and we are so grateful for them.”

Show your support for The Salvation Army of Northwest Indiana by participating in Strack & Van Til’s Checkout Challenge Round Up. To learn more, visit centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northwestindiana and strackandvantil.com/community.