Cross shelters, The Salvation
Army served three meals
daily, provided new clothing
and personal hygiene items.
Shelter managers from the
American Red Cross also utilized emotional and spir-
itual care teams from the Army. And, as in NYC, the
Army provided support services at a special medical
needs shelter in Atlantic City.
plies, Army personnel came alongside survivors, offer-
ing solace, hope and prayer, as requested. "Besides
food and hydration, one of the vital contributions of-
fered by The Salvation Army is the ministry of pres-
ence," noted Major Darryl Leedom, National Liaison
for Public Affairs. "Simply being there, listening to
the stories of those in need is an intentional engage-
ment that brings hope and healing."
you have from such an event. When you see the whole
community, young and old, coming out to receive help,
you understand how critical it is that we support one
another. I am so thankful for people like those with
show us that they care."
Army for disaster relief
include: FedEx Corp., Tar-
and National Basketball Association, Eli Lilly, and
many other corporate and individual donors.
need," said Major George Hood, National Community
Relations and Development Secretary. "We would not
be able to do what we do if it were not for the generosity
of the American public and our partners." The Salva-
tion Army welcomes the support of additional partners
to provide long term case management for those in
need, long after the hurricane response has ended.
$30 donation provides one food box, containing staple
foods for a family of four, or one household cleanup kit,
containing brooms, mops, buckets and other cleaning
supplies. A $500 donation keeps a Salvation Army can-
teen (mobile feeding unit) fully operational for one day.