{"id":3956,"date":"2023-08-12T20:47:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-12T20:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/100.28.115.227\/?p=3956"},"modified":"2024-11-15T20:49:37","modified_gmt":"2024-11-15T20:49:37","slug":"salvation-army-feeding-and-coordinating-7200-meals-daily-at-maui-shelters-after-wildfires","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/salarmyeds.org\/index.php\/2023\/08\/12\/salvation-army-feeding-and-coordinating-7200-meals-daily-at-maui-shelters-after-wildfires\/","title":{"rendered":"Salvation Army Feeding and Coordinating 7,200 Meals Daily at Maui Shelters After Wildfires"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>HONOLULU (August 12, 2023) \u2013&nbsp;<\/strong>Based on aerial imagery, The Salvation Army\u2019s Hawaiian &amp; Pacific Islands Division today confirmed the loss of the entire Lahaina Lighthouse Corps complex including the administrative building, church, thrift store, and residential quarters. All staff evacuated safely from the building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIn time, we will rebuild our buildings, but right now our main focus remains serving those on Maui by not only coordinating and providing meals, but also providing emotional and spiritual care,\u201dsaid Major Troy Trimmer, Divisional Commander of The Salvation Army Hawaiian &amp; Pacific Islands. \u201cWhile this is a devastating time for everyone on Maui and for all who know and love the people of Maui and the island around the world, The Salvation Army is here to support response for all those in need. It is truly an inspiration to see Envoy Kevin Nagasaki, who led our Lahaina Lighthouse Corps, continuing to support those on Maui through outreach at our Kahului Corps and the shelters.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Salvation Army is currently feeding and coordinating 7,200 meals each day at Maui County\/American Red Cross and other shelters in response to the various evacuations for wildfires.&nbsp;The organization continues to seek&nbsp;large volume meal donations from local restaurants and certified kitchens [due to health safety food preparation standards] for meal service at shelters. Please note, smaller, home-prepared foods and meals, cannot be accepted for meal service at shelters due to health safety food preparation standards.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cDuring emergencies, the best way the public can help is to provide monetary donations which allows the delivery of the exact relief supplies a community needs,\u201d said&nbsp;Victor Leonardi, Divisional Director of Emergency Services &amp; Safety for The Salvation Army Hawaiian &amp; Pacific Islands Division.&nbsp;&nbsp;Plus, The Salvation Army uses 100% of all donations designated \u2018disaster relief\u2019 in support of disaster operations.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Salvation Army is part of a team of agencies providing assistance during events and is a member of the State of Hawaii Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Donations may be made online at Hawaii.SalvationArmy.org or text HAWAIIFIRE to 51555. Listings of current volunteer opportunities also may be found at Hawaii.SalvationArmy.org.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HONOLULU (August 12, 2023) \u2013&nbsp;Based on aerial imagery, The Salvation Army\u2019s Hawaiian &amp; Pacific Islands Division today confirmed the loss of the entire Lahaina Lighthouse Corps complex including the administrative 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