Winter Storm Fern – Fast Facts

As freezing temperatures moved across the country, The Salvation Army quickly stepped in to provide relief services. Warming Centers were opened throughout the affected areas, and centers began providing hot meals and cold weather gear. 

During freezing winter weather, The Salvation Army provides vital emergency shelter and additional services to help protect vulnerable individuals and families from life‑threatening temperatures. By providing extra beds and ensuring safe places to sleep, the organization offers more than simply a roof overhead, it provides warmth, hot meals, and compassionate care when they are needed most. These emergency efforts help ensure that no one must face the cold alone, offering safety, dignity, and hope during the harshest winter conditions.

WINTER

STORM

Jan 23 - 27

2026

AL, AR, GA, KY, LA, OK, MD, MS, NC, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV

RESPONDING STATES

Response Stats for Winter Storm Fern

Food Service

  39,559 hot meals

  42,240 drinks

  35,812 snacks

Product Distributed

  1,744 comfort/hygiene kits

  3,579 food boxes

  2,711 winter clothes 

Service Time

  49 disaster workers

  13830 hours served

Emotional & Spiritual Care

  1,605 contacts

The Salvation Army extends its heartfelt gratitude to our exceptional partners and donors who were instrumental in our disaster relief efforts during 2024, particularly in response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

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