• Leon Ferraez III

The Salvation Army Sarasota, Florida IMT Service Update

Sarasota, FL (October 19, 2024) – The Salvation Army continues to provide hot meals to survivors of Hurricane Milton with seven canteen teams serving in Sarasota and Manatee Counties. As power has been restored to most of Sarasota, The Salvation Army will continue to adapt its operations to best meet the needs of the community. Yesterday, The Salvation Army served outside the Sarasota FEMA assistance center. Due to increased need and crowds at the site, the canteen crew requested an additional 400 meals to serve that afternoon.

Disaster workers Julia and Chaybon said of the experience, “It was pretty busy… Even the FEMA staff helped serve. Moments like that are a beautiful example of humanity and how in hard times we all come together to help those in need.”

To date, the Sarasota operation has served over 38,000 meals and nearly 11,000 snacks to Hurricane Milton survivors. To keep up to date with service locations near you, visit The Salvation Army Hurricane Milton Service Locations. The Salvation Army’s response to Hurricane Milton is an international effort, with crews traveling from all over the U.S. and Cannada to assist with the operation.

 

Service Locations as of October 19th, 2024

 

Sarasota County feeding sites
October 19, 2024 beginning at Noon while supplies last

 

• Wal-Mart 13140 S Tamiami Trl, Osprey, FL 34229
• Sarasota Municipal Auditorium 801 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34236

 

Manatee County feeding sites
October 19, 2024 beginning at Noon while supplies last

 

• Two Rivers MHP 2800 Manatee Ave, Bradenton, FL 34208
• Longboat Key Comfort Station 4052 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL 34228
• Surf RV Resort 901 72nd St E, Palmetto, FL 34221
• The Center of Anna Maria Island 407 Magnolia Ave, Anna Maria, FL 34216
• Anna Maria Island  5324 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, FL 34217

 

If you would like assist with the response to Hurricane Milton, consider making a financial donation at HelpSalvationArmy.org or by volunteering with your local Salvation Army unit. When you support Salvation Army disaster services, 100% of your donation is applied to the disaster relief operation.