• Leon Ferraez III

Mass Feeding Continues in Douglas, GA and Surrounding Communities

Douglas, GA (October 5, 2024) – Currently, the Douglas operation is feeding survivors at ten locations in eight counties. As the response to Helene continues, The Salvation Army is diligently working with community members to identify unmet needs and ensure survivors are fed. Hot meals will be provided at each location unless indicated otherwise below. To date, the local operation has provided over 40,500 meals and over 21,800 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.

Earlier this week, on Thursday, The Salvation Army provided cobranded Midwest Food Bank food boxes to the First Baptist Church of Alma for local distribution. The congregation handed out over 800 boxes during the event.

 

Service Locations as of October 5, 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 – Dinner Only –  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

 

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.