• Leon Ferraez III

More Salvation Army Units Arrive in Douglas, Georgia as Operations Expand to Meet Community Needs

Douglas, GA (October 3, 2024) – The Salvation Army in Douglas, GA brought in additional crews and feeding units yesterday to expand their operations this week. Requests for food service continue to come in daily. Salvation Army units are currently feeding survivors at ten locations in eight counties around the Douglas area. Both lunch and dinner will be provided at each location unless indicated otherwise below. Meals include shelf stable lunch boxes and hot meals. To date, the local operation has provided just over 21,000 meals and nearly 8,000 snacks to survivors of Hurricane Helene. The Salvation Army is committed to serving Douglas and the surrounding communities. Feeding will continue; however, locations are subject to change. To keep up to date with service locations near you, visit The Salvation Army Hurricane Helene Service Locations. In addition to food and hydration services, Emotional and Spiritual Care personnel are traveling from site to site, offering a listening ear or comforting shoulder for those in need.

 

Service Locations as of October 3, 2024

 

Appling County

• 186 Industrial Drive Baxley, GA 31513 – Dinner Only – Hot Meals

Atkinson County

• Atkinson County HS - 145 Rebel Lane, Pearson, GA 31642 – Hot Meals
• City Hall - 33 Fleetwood Avenue, Willacoochee, GA 31650 – Hot Meals

Jeff Davis County

• Jeff Davis Middle School - 93 Collins Street, Hazlehurst, GA 31539 – Hot Meals
• Fire Station - 17 W. Georgia Avenue, Denton, GA 31532 – Hot Meals

Coffee County

• Central Square Complex - 216 S Madison Avenue, Douglas, GA 31533 – Hot Melas

Ware County

• Waycross City Auditorium - 865 Pendleton Street, Waycross, GA 31501 – Hot Meals

Pierce County

• 217  West Carter Avenue, Blackshear, GA 31516 – Hot Meals

Bacon County

• Bacon County HS - 1190 US-1 S, Alma, GA 31510 – Hot Meals

Telfair County

• 12 Water Tower Road Jacksonville, GA 31544 – Lunch Only – Hot Meals

 

If you would like assist with the response to Hurricane Helene, consider making a financial donation at helenehelp.org or by volunteering with your local Salvation Army unit. When you support Salvation Army disaster services, 100% of your donation is applied to the disaster relief operation.