The Salvation Army in Douglas, Georgia Service Update
Leon Ferraez III | | (470) 952-5116
Douglas, GA (October 7, 2024) – The Salvation Army continues to serve survivors in Douglas, GA and the surrounding communities. Currently, canteens are providing food service at ten locations in eight counties. Service requests continue to come in daily and The Salvation Army is working to adapt its operation to meet the needs of survivors. Today, the canteen stationed in Pierce County (see below) will be passing out 200 cleanup kits in addition to meals. To date, the Douglas operation has provided over 60,000 meals and 36,000 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, teams 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 7, 2024
Appling County
- 186 Industrial Drive Baxley, GA 31513
Atkinson County
- 430 S. Vickers Street S. Willacoochee, GA 31624
- 17 Minchew Road, Axson, GA 31624
Jeff Davis County
- Jeff Davis Middle School - 93 Collins Street, Hazlehurst, GA 31539
- Fire Station - 17 W. Georgia Avenue, Denton, GA 31532
Coffee County
- Central Square Complex - 216 S Madison Avenue, Douglas, GA 31533
Ware County
- Waycross City Auditorium - 865 Pendleton Street, Waycross, GA 31501
Pierce County
- 200 SW Central Avenue, Blackshear, GA 31516
Bacon County
- 606 South Pierce Street Alma, GA 31510
Telfair County
- 12 Water Tower Road Jacksonville, GA 31544 – Lunch Only
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 ArmyThe 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.