Grills to the Rescue: BBQ Meals Supporting Our Community
Michael Baldelli | michael.baldelli@use.salvationarmy.org
CLEARWATER, FL (October 18, 2024) - Yesterday, we witnessed an incredible display of kindness and community spirit! We picked up over 135 delicious meals from Hogg Daddy’s Beach Bar & Grill, generously provided by Jeff Hawks and his amazing team. They have been tirelessly preparing BBQ meals to support those impacted by the storms since Hurricanes Helene and Milton made landfall.
The Salvation Army's Emergency Disaster Services team then took the meals and got to work, distributing them directly to families and individuals in the community who needed them most. It’s moments like these that remind us of the power of unity. When disaster strikes, communities and local businesses rally together, showing up for each other in the most powerful way. Whether it’s through cooking, organizing, or delivering, each act of kindness makes a huge impact.
The generosity and compassion displayed is truly special to see.
As of today, The Salvation Army’s EDS team in Clearwater has provided:
- 15,091 meals
- 10,979 drinks
- 7,642 snacks
- Emotional and Spiritual Care to 575 individuals
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.