PRESS RELEASE
Salvation Army Transitions to Long-Term
Texas Recovery Efforts
October 15, 2008 - After serving more than 1.7 million meals and 2.6 million snacks, The Salvation Army continues its transition into long-term recovery efforts in coastal Texas after it was severely hit by Hurricane Ike last month. Assistance remains focused in the devastated Galveston Island region; however, services are still being provided in the Pasadena and Beaumont areas.
Eighteen Salvation Army mobile feeding units (canteens) continue to serve meals in the Galveston area. The distribution of food boxes and clean-up kits continues in the coastal region, as well as emotional and spiritual care provided by trained Salvation Army emergency disaster services personnel and Salvation Army officers (pastors), assisted by reinforcement officers from The Salvation Army in Mexico.
As long-term recovery efforts are phased in, such emotional and spiritual care will become more of a necessity for Ike survivors. Starting Monday, Oct. 13, assistance through gift cards will be available to residents of all areas affected by Ike.
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.
