• Melany Stroupe

The Salvation Army Continues to Provide Aid to Yarnell Hill Fire Survivors

Phoenix, AZ (July 02, 2013) ? The Salvation Army disaster team expands as the Yarnell Hill Fire grew past 8,400 acres and remains zero percent contained. On Tuesday, July 2, The Salvation Army began providing breakfast, lunch, and dinner to first responders and survivors. Salvation Army canteens are en route from Henderson, NV, and Flagstaff AZ, to expand meal service. Currently meals are being provided at the shelter located at Yavapai College and for the staff at Yavapai County Emergency Operations Center (EOC). To assist with the feedings, Fry?s Food Stores provided a large refrigeration truck. They also donated two pallets of water, one pallet of energy drinks, and one pallet of granola bars. Fry?s Family Stores has also promised to donate water for the duration of the disaster response. To donate, visit: https://donate.salvationarmyusa.org/southwest/Yarnell-Fire or call 1-800-SAL-ARMY (1-800-725-2769) and designate ?AZ Fires.? Checks can also be sent to The Salvation Army, P.O. Box 80066, Prescott, AZ 86304. Please designate ?AZ Fires.? You may also text IGIVE AZ to 80888 to donate $10 to The Salvation Army.* The Salvation Army uses 100% of your disaster donations in support of local disaster relief operations. No donations of material goods are being collected at this time. About The Salvation Army: The Salvation Army has been serving the Southwest since 1893. Through a broad array of programs the centers provide services to the homeless, working poor, children, youth, addicted, elderly, and abused. The Salvation Army is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. For more information, please visit www.tsaw.org