SALVATION ARMY CONTINUES MOVE TO LONG-TERM RECOVERY EFFORTS
After serving around 1.7 million meals and serving 2.6 million snacks, The Salvation Army continues to move into long-term recovery efforts following Hurricane Ike. Assistance remains focused in the Galveston Island area, however services are still being provided in the Pasadena and Beaumont areas.
The cities of Seabrook, Bacliff, San Leon and Shore Acres remain as the primary areas crews based out of Pasadena are serving meals. In Kemah, Texas, distribution of food boxes and clean-up kits will begin tomorrow, Friday, Oct. 10. Distribution will be for the benefit of all surrounding cities that have been served by The Salvation Army.
In addition to food and clean-up kits, emotional and spiritual care also is being provided through Officers from the Salvation Army Mexico Territory. As efforts move more into the long-term phase, such emotional and spiritual care becomes more and more of a necessity for Ike victims.
Recovery in Galveston remains strong as around 18 Canteens continue to serve the area. Starting Monday, Oct. 13, gift cards will be available to residents of all areas affected by Ike.