• Leon Ferraez III

The Salvation Army Helene Relief Efforts Continue to Grow in South Georgia

Douglas, GA (October 4, 2024) – The Salvation Army in Douglas, GA bolstered their Emotional and Spiritual Care (ESC) teams yesterday and added a roving feeding unit to their operation. ESC teams will now cover multiple locations throughout the area, offering a listening ear or comforting shoulder to survivors. The roving feeding unit will travel around Douglas and Nichols, bringing hot meals to survivors who may not have the ability to reach a feeding site.

 

Requests for food service continue to come in daily and Salvation Army is currently feeding survivors at ten locations in eight counties around the Douglas area. Hot meals will be provided at each location unless indicated otherwise below. To date, the local operation has provided nearly 32,000 meals and over 13,500 snacks to survivors of Hurricane Helene. The Salvation Army is committed to serving Douglas and the surrounding communities.

 

Service Locations as of October 4, 2024

 

Appling County

• 186 Industrial Drive Baxley, GA 31513 – Hot Meals

Atkinson County

• 430 S. Vickers Street S. Willacoochee, GA 31624 – Hot Meals
• 17 Minchew Road, Axson, GA 31624 – 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

• 200 SW Central Avenue, Blackshear, GA 31516 – Hot Meals

Bacon County

• 902 US-1, Alma, GA 31510 – Hot Meals

Telfair County

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

Nichols and Coffee County

• Roving unit

 

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.