Salvation Army Provides Mass Distribution To Harvey Survivors

Published 1:23 pm Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Distributing food and water in three locations in the Golden Triangle, The Salvation Army served more than 1800 families with today’s distribution.   This is, of course, in addition to the more than 5000 meals served through our mobile kitchens working throughout the Golden Triangle. 

With additional supplies scheduled to arrive tomorrow morning, a second day of distribution is scheduled for the afternoon.  Like today, starting at 1:00 p.m.on Wednesday, The Salvation Army will provide boxes of food prepacked to feed a family for several days, as well as cases of bottled water. 

Distribution locations are:

Beaumont 
Golden Triangle Harvey Distribution Center 
1490 N. 7th St, 
Beaumont TX 

Port Arthur 
Breath Of Life Ministries 
3700 Procter ST
Port Arthur, TX
 

Orange 
The Salvation Army 
1950 M.L.K. Jr Dr 
Orange, TX 

Distribution at all locations begins at 1:00 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 9:00 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.