The Salvation Army Prepares for Long-Term Recovery in Georgia

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ALBANY, GA — The Salvation Army in southern Georgia has begun to transition from meeting immediate needs to long term recovery. As of October 21, feeding operations and mobile canteens have been suspended, and The Salvation Army will now distribute food boxes, water, cleaning supplies, and other in-kind goods. Two Incident Management Teams (IMT), located in Albany and Bainbridge, Georgia, will continue to coordinate Salvation Army disaster relief efforts across the southern part of the Peach State.

In response to Hurricane Michael, The Salvation Army in Georgia has provided:

  • 48,462 Meals
  • 29,854 Drinks
  • 23,767 Snacks
  • 156 Clean-up Kits and Supplies
  • 952 Food Boxes
  • 472 Hygiene Kits
  • 291 Cases of Water
  • 3,219 Emotional and Spiritual consultations
  • 6,247 hours of employee and volunteer service 

– Hurricane Michael Disaster Relief Statistics for Georgia as of September 21, 2018

Michelle Hartfield
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About The Salvation Army USA​

The Salvation Army annually helps nearly 24 million Americans overcome poverty, addiction, and economic hardships through a range of social services. By providing food for they hungry, emergency relief for disaster survivors, rehabilitation for those suffering from drug and alcohol abuse, and clothing and shelter for people in need, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at nearly 7,000 centers of operation around the country. For more information, visit SalvationArmyUSA.org.

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