The Salvation Army Greater Houston Area Command: Family Stores

Thanks to the support of generous donors, The Salvation Army's response to Hurricane IKE was immediate. Our prayers are with the individuals and families who were impacted by the storm.

To date we have served 2 million meals to those affected by Hurricane IKE, but the need for more is very strong. Help us continue DOING THE MOST GOOD by donating today.

The Salvation Army Greater Houston Information Line for
Disaster Relief and Assistance is 713-752-0677.

List of Mobile Feeding Units in the Area

Click Here to Donate Online or Call 1-800-SAL-ARMY or mail your donation, earmarked "Hurricane IKE" to:
The Salvation Army, 1500 Austin Street, Houston, TX 77002

Mobile Feeding Units and Clean Up Kits
(Updated October 9, 2008)

The Salvation Army continues to provide disaster relief services in areas of Texas hardest hit by Hurricane Ike, including the greater Houston metro-area; Galveston Island; and the Golden Triangle area of Beaumont, Port Arthur and Orange. Efforts in the Houston and Golden Triangle area are beginning to scale back as power is restored and the cities return to normal. However, coastal areas impacted by Ike continue to need support and the Army is focusing its activities in these areas.

On Thursday (October 2), The Salvation Army has re-deployed personnel and resources out of its Texas City incident command post and base camp to Galveston Island. The transition included moving the Army mobile command center, canteens, sleeping tents, and other equipment over to the island.

The Salvation Army is supporting 20 feeding sites -- some stationary, some mobile -- on Galveston Island and in Texas City that are providing approximately 15,000 meals per day.

The Salvation Army continues to support an Incident Command Post in Pasadena/Houston. The command has down-sized, but is still supporting six feeding sites, most notably in Seabrook, TX, where a field kitchen, staffed by Southern Baptists, has been deployed. The Incident Command operating in Beaumont is also scaling back and has relocated back to Beaumont disaster warehouse.

Three canteens, operating out of Beaumont, will continue to serve coastal communities in the Golden Triangle. Both commands are distributing clean-up kits and food boxes.

Since Ike made landfall, the Salvation Army has served 2 million meals throughout Southeast Texas.

GIFT CARD DISTRIBUTION:

On Friday, October 23, 2008, The Salvation Army will be distributing a limited supply of $200 gift certificates – while supplies last. The Salvation Army gift certificates are being distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis to residents of Galveston Island who can provide the following:

A valid form of identification
Proof that they reside in Galveston Island
Evidence from the Federal Emergency Management Agency of their need

The location for distribution of these gift cards is the Sand Dollar Chrysler Vehicle Lot, 7700 Broadway, Galveston Island.

Beaumont Area:

The Incident Command operating in Beaumont is scaling back and has relocated back to the Beaumont disaster warehouse.

Texas City/Galveston Area: (Feeding from 11 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.)

The Salvation Army, in cooperation with the Southern Baptists and the American Red Cross, has positioned field kitchens at the Lone Star Air Museum on Galveston Island and the three nonprofit organizations are working together to provide food to hurricane survivors and rescue workers. The Salvation Army is supporting 20 feeding sites -- some stationary, some mobile -- on Galveston Island and in Texas City that are providing approximately 15,000 meals per day.

Kemah at 255 Marina Bay Dr.
Bayou Vista at 3115 Highway 6
ARLANS (POD location) at 2415 P Street
Academy (POD location) at 45^th Street and Seawall
Wal-Mart on Seawall Blvd
Marshall’s (2) at 6307 Stewart
Community Center at 47^th and Broadway
Salvation Army Corps Building at 2228 Broadway
Ferry Landing at Ferry Road
Roaming at:
Jamaica Beach
Seawall Blvd (2)
Broadway (2)
61^st St. (2)
East end of Galveston Island
Downtown Galveston
25^th St. and 30^thSt.
35^th St. and 40^th St.
45^th St. and 50^th St.
55^th St. and 61^st St.
61^st St. and 71^st St.

Pasadena/Houston Area: (Lunch and dinner, unless noted)

Seabrook Sports Complex at 1805 N. Meyer Road
Bay Brook Park in Seabrook at 4221 Todville Road
Houston Temple Corps at 4516 Irvington Blvd
10707 North Freeway in Houston
Roaming in Shore Acres, Texas
Roaming in LaPorte, Texas

Statistics and Facts

The Salvation Army continues its disaster relief efforts by providing both short-term and long-term recovery support to all affected communities in the Southeast Texas region. Hot-meals, cleaning kits, emotional and spiritual care, food boxes (enough to feed a family of four for four days), and other items are being distributed by The Salvation Army to those in need. We will continue this important work until no more assistance is needed.

Sheltering and Feeding
The Salvation Army continues to provide disaster relief services in areas of Texas hardest hit by Hurricane Ike, including the greater Houston metro-area; Galveston Island; and the Golden Triangle area of Beaumont, Port Arthur and Orange. Efforts in the Houston and Golden Triangle area are beginning to scale back as power is restored and the cities return to normal. However, coastal areas impacted by Ike continue to need support and the Army is focusing its activities in these areas.

As of October 9, 2008 The Salvation Army had provided:

2 million hot-meals
3 million snacks
Over 21,000 cleaning kits
8,000 - number of people we have prayed with
5,000 food boxes
3,000 hygiene kits

The locations include: Marshall, Texarkana, Paris, Tyler, Dallas, Fort Worth, Garland, McKinney, Denton, Temple, Killeen, Brownwood, Port of San Antonio, Corpus Christi, College Station.

Canteen Operations:
The Salvation Army is supporting 20 feeding sites -- some stationary, some mobile -- on Galveston Island and in Texas City that are providing approximately 15,000 meals per day.

Three canteens, operating out of Beaumont, will continue to serve coastal communities in the Golden Triangle. Both commands are distributing clean-up kits and food boxes.

Spiritual and Emotional Care
Since we are first, and foremost, a Church, meeting the spiritual and emotional cares are just as important as the physical. We have partnered with Victim Relief Ministries and our own Salvation Army clergy (officers) to provide council and prayer whenever appropriate. We have prayed with some 8,000 individuals bringing God's peace and re-assurance.

One person said, "Just seeing the Army brings comfort to my spirit."

Volunteer

The response and outreach from generous volunteers has been amazing! Thankfully, our need for volunteers at our feeding locations has been fulfilled -- the canteen locations are packed!

As Christmas is just around the corner, we ask that you sign up early to volunteer. Please call us at 713-752-0677 if you'd like to sign up to volunteer during the Christmas season. If you're interested in adopting Angels, click here for more information.