Shelves at the Salvation Army are full again after a supermarket delivered a special consignment of food.

The charity said in October that it feared it would have to temporarily close its North Street, Hamilton citadel because of critically low food supplies for its community feeding programme.

At the time Major Darryl Simms, the corps officer and pastor at the facility, said he had never seen the citadel’s shelves so empty in his 18 months of service.

Now, The MarketPlace has delivered ten pallets of essential food items including more than 750 cases of food staples.

Seth Stutzman, the president of The MarketPlace, said: “We’re all neighbours in Bermuda, and when we learnt about the Salvation Army’s situation, we knew we needed to help.

“As a family grocery store that has served Bermuda for generations, we believe in taking care of each other. This donation is simply about neighbours helping neighbours.”

He added: “This effort reflects the heart of who we are as Bermudians. When one of us needs help, we all step up.

“We hope our action encourages others in our business community to join in supporting vital organisations like the Salvation Army.”

Captain Dennis Maybury, of the Salvation Army, said the donation would help to alleviate the “daily burdens faced by those striving to make ends meet”.

He added: “Together, we can provide encouragement to those facing challenges and give hope when it matters most.

“The Salvation Army is very grateful to The MarketPlace for this meaningful donation that will help so many across Bermuda.”

The MarketPlace selected non-perishable items, from proteins such as beans to wholesome grains and fruits and items with longer shelf lives, to ensure that the Salvation Army can manage its inventory effectively.

Ronnette Burgess, the vice-president of human resources at The MarketPlace, said: “Our team members live and work in this community, and many of us have seen first-hand how the Salvation Army touches lives.

“This donation represents not just our corporate commitment, but the personal dedication of our entire MarketPlace family to supporting our neighbours in need.”

The Bermuda Police Service were also among donors that responded to the Salvation Army’s appeal in October for support.

A BPS spokesman said last month that non-perishable items valued at $4,000 were handed over to the charity at its North Street Citadel.

Captain Maybury later said that the overall response to the appeal was excellent and thanked all donors for their kindness and generosity.