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.Â
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.
STORM
2026
RESPONDING STATES
 39,924 hot meals
 42,643 drinks
 36,292 snacks
 1,749 comfort/hygiene kits
 7,019 food boxes
 2,738 winter clothesÂ
 50 disaster workers
 136600 hours served
 1,332 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.
