Feeding the Residents of the Devastated Horseshoe Beach, Florida

October 01, 2024
Deanne Jones |

Horseshoe Beach, FL-The Salvation Army Mobile Feeding Unit served the residents, first responders, and power crews in the coastal town of Horseshoe Beach, Florida. The area can be described as a war zone. Residents have returned to their homes post-hurricane to discover complete devastation. Homes and Businesses are in rubble, and some are level to the ground.

A city official spoke about the state of shock the residents are in. Just two weeks ago, the Marina, now in ruins had finally been re-opened after being restored from Hurricane Idalia. Now they are trying to process that it’s all happening again.

While individuals and families begin to dig through the destruction of their homes, the meals are making a huge difference according to the City Official and his wife, who requested The Salvation Army Mobile Feeding Unit to their location to help feed their beloved community members.

The warm meals served by The Salvation Army personnel and volunteers were welcomed with gratitude and exhausted smiles.

“We just appreciate The Salvation Army so much,” states one person. “We always know The Salvation Army has good food,” said another.

The Salvation Army’s goal is to bring hope to the survivors…one meal at a time.

About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army annually helps more than 30 million Americans overcome poverty, addiction, and economic hardships through a range of social services. By providing food for the hungry, emergency relief for disaster survivors, rehabilitation for those suffering from drug and alcohol abuse, and clothing and shelter for people in need, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at 7,600 centers of operation around the country. In the first-ever listing of “America’s Favorite Charities” by The Chronicle of Philanthropy, The Salvation Army ranked as the country’s largest privately funded, direct-service nonprofit. For more information, visit www.SalvationArmyUSA.org. Follow us on Twitter @SalvationArmyUS and #DoingTheMostGood.