The Salvation Army provides food to Harvey survivors
Published 11:19 am Thursday, September 7, 2017
For the News
Distributing food and water in three locations in the Golden Triangle, The Salvation Army served more than 1,800 families on Tuesday. This is in addition to the more than 5,000 meals served through their mobile kitchens working throughout the Golden Triangle.
With additional supplies scheduled to arrive Wednesday, a second day of distribution is scheduled for the afternoon. The Salvation Army will provide boxes of food pre-packed to feed a family for several days, as well as cases of bottled water.
The Port Arthur distribution center will be at Breath Of Life Ministries, 3700 Procter St. and distribution begins at 1 p.m.
Volunteers are needed at all locations to assist in distribution and preparation prior to that. The Distribution Center (1490 N. 7th St in Beaumont) has a number of opportunities available, starting at 9 a.m. each day.
To make a financial donation to support the Hurricane Harvey relief effort please go to www.helpsalvationarmy.org, call 1-800- SAL-ARMY, text STORM to 51555.
For the latest information please go to www.disaster.salvationarmy.org and watch for regular updates on our social media pages at www.facebook.com/salvationarmytexas/ and www.twitter.com/salarmytx. To access photo and video resources related to The Salvation Army Hurricane Harvey relief efforts please go to www.salvationarmysouth.org/harvey.