FAST FACTS ON THE SALVATION ARMY’S RESPONSE TO APRIL’S STORMS

The Salvation Army responded immediately following major tornado activity in the southern United States, serving the immediate needs of survivors by providing food, beverages, emotional/spiritual care, and other necessities.   The following information represents the Southern Territory’s fifteen states and the District of Columbia.

• The Salvation Army has served 100,000+ hot meals, 260,000+ sandwiches, snacks & drinks.
• The Salvation Army has provided over 54 Mobile Feeding Units (Canteens), is about to deploy 1 Field Kitchen, capable of producing 20,000 hot meals per day; has deployed 1 Shower Unit and 2 Satellite Communications trailers.
• The Salvation Army has ministered through its Pastoral Care to 4,376 individuals.
• The Salvation Army has begun helping with Social Services Cases in several locations.
• Salvation Army officers, employees and volunteers have served a total of 23,000+ hours.

All inquiries for gifts in kind should apply through www.disaster.salvationarmyusa.org.

Released by The Salvation Army Southern Territory Communications Bureau.