PRESS RELEASE
Salvation Army Continues Hurricane Ike Response
September 22, 2008 – The Salvation Army is currently running a two-pronged effort in its continued response to Hurricane Ike. The first is sheltering and feeding; the second is canteen operations in affected areas from inland Texas to the Gulf Coast.
The Salvation Army is sheltering approximately 75 people in Texarkana and 50 in Tyler. More than 180,000 meals have been provided from more than 60 locations. One hundred and ten mobile feeding units (canteens) have been deployed; as of this past weekend, canteens have served almost 260,000 meals to emergency workers and storm-affected residents.
Additionally, highly trained Salvation Army emergency disaster services (EDS) personnel and Salvation Army officers (clergy) are meeting spiritual and emotional needs, considered just as important as physical needs. The Salvation Army has partnered with Victim Relief Ministries to provide council and prayer whenever appropriate. One storm-affected person said, “Just seeing the Army brings comfort to my spirit.” Salvation Army corps (churches) are also providing thrift-store clothing vouchers so evacuees can get clean clothes.
The Salvation Army serves in more than 100 countries and provides both immediate emergency assistance and long-term recovery help in the event of any disaster. Funds for The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services come from corporate and private donations given specifically for disaster relief. To volunteer with The Salvation Army or to make a credit card donation, call 651-746-3400 or 1-800-SAL-ARMY. Checks made out to The Salvation Army may be sent to 2445 Prior Ave., Roseville, MN 55113. Click below to make an online donation.
