The Salvation Army Helene Relief Efforts Continue to Grow in South Georgia
Leon Ferraez III | | (470) 952-5116
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.
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.