TALLAHASSEE, FL (WTXL) - The Salvation Army partnered with the Second Harvest of the Big Bend to go the extra mile to serve thousands without power after the severe winds of Hurricane Hermine gushed through the Tallahassee area.
According to The City of Tallahassee, "approximately 70,000 city customers were without power." The Salvation Army said that they were grateful for community partners such as Second Harvest of The Big Bend.
As of September 5, The Salvation Army has provided a total of 9,898 meals, 9,806 drinks, 7,808 snacks, 1,049 Bibles, 371 clean-up kits, 252 cases of water and spiritual care to 603 residents.
"It is important to be able to offer families a warm meal that's been cooked with love. When you are without power, you are cut off from basic services. I love being there to meet needs, and we can do that when our partners and friends like Second Harvest of the Big Bend work with us," said Lt. Ryan Meo of The Salvation Army of Tallahassee.
The Salvation Army's mobile feeding site allowed the Mills Family, who have been without electricity for five days, receive a hot meal.
Members of the community are encouraged to help those impacted by Hurricane Hermine.
For more information to make a financial contribution please call 1-800-SAL-ARMY (1-800-725-2769) or text STORM to 51555. To donate online click here. To Donate by mail: The Salvation Army, PO Box 1959, Atlanta, GA 30301 (designate Hurricane Hermine on all checks.)
