Since 1999, partnered with the United States Agency for International Development, The Salvation Army Georgia Region has been providing up to 180,000 two-course hot meals a month to vulnerable lonely pensioners in several regions of Georgia.  Current funding supports the provision of a combined total of  4,000 meals each weekday in Tbilisi, Rustavi, Gori, Kutaisi and Jvari.   With the average monthly state pension at around a value of US$7 a month, this program is vital to the welfare of many pensioners who have no other means of support.

Through private funding, the Salvation Army Georgia Region continues to feed hundreds of vulnerable people each day at feeding centers located in Salvation Army Corps (churches) and other locations.  These services can only be provided as funding allows.  Currently, soup kitchens can be found in Tbilisi (2 sites), Rustavi (2 sites), and Lagodekhi.

In cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture, the Salvation Army Georgia Region established a Vocational Training Center, allowing young people to enter the 6 month course to gain education and practical skills for the workplace.  Courses provided included secretarial training, computer, building and plumbing, and accounting.   Additionally 4 satellite computer learning centers were established in Lagodekhi, Gori, Tskaltubo and Jvari, providing access to computer training in rural locations.  The programs are currently seeking ongoing funding.

Through sponsorship funding, the center provides up to 50 children daily with after-school tuition from qualified staff.  Programming also includes music and cultural dance instruction.  The children, all from vulnerable families, also receive a nutritious hot meal each day.

Throughout Georgia children benefit from the Salvation Army's International Children's Sponsorship Programs.  Sponsored children are provided with essentials for a basic quality of life, including food, clothing and medicine.  Contact you local Salvation Army for more information.

Senior citizens from the Samgori region of Tbilisi enjoy the varied program of activities at the Salvation Army's Senior Center.  

Children and teenagers come from all over Rustavi to benefit from the after-school activities provided for them at the Salvation Army's Youth Center.  Teachers help children with homework as well as provide instruction in a variety of subjects.  The young people can relax in a safe and comfortable environment instead of hanging out on the rough streets of Rustavi.

The Salvation Army works to help those in need throughout Georgia in a variety of developmental and relief projects.  Recent projects include a series of educational seminars for young mothers and mothers-to-be; a water supply restoration project in Tskinvali; and a clothing distribution project through local Salvation Army Corps.