Salvation Army Canteens roll out to bring relief and support in Florida to areas affected by Hurricane Sally

(LUTZ, FL - September 18, 2020) -- With floodwaters beginning to recede, ten Salvation Army mobile feeding units fully stocked and ready to serve have rolled out today in Pensacola and to other areas throughout the Panhandle.  

With power still out throughout the Pensacola area and the ability to locate food service or cook at home not possible, these mobile feeding units are a welcome sight for those in need.

In fact on Thursday night, Steve Vick, Pensacola Incident Commander, shared a story about how important our services are even when we don’t expect it.  When the canteens arrived at their hotel, there were people who needed to be fed and they were able to provide 50 meals to those at the hotel. 

While these mobile feeding units are equipped to cook hot meals on-site, COVID restrictions have limited that capability, but are still able to deliver shelf-stable meals and already prepared hot meals.

In fact, our partners, The Florida Baptists, who are utilizing a commercial kitchen located at the Hillcrest Baptist Church in Pensacola, were preparing a menu of black beans and rice with mixed vegetables for delivery today by those canteens for up to 10,000 meals a day. 

Major Ed Binnix, corps officer in Panama City is out the community again today feeding up to 500 meals and is also reaching out to several of the rural counties north of Panama City to evaluate any needs there. 

For the latest information on  The Salvation Army’s response to Hurricane Sally visit: www.disaster.salvationarmyusa.org

To help The Salvation Army serve those who are being impacted by Hurricane Sally, visit: www.HelpSalvationArmy.org