Published by Territorial Headquarters, CRD, Atlanta, Georgia
The Salvation Army responded immediately following Hurricane Katrina and is serving the immediate needs of survivors by providing shelter, food, water, ice, cleaning supplies, and hygiene products. Over 500,000 people have been served in at least 30 states. The following information represents the Southern Territory’s fifteen states and the District of Columbia.
ü The Salvation Army has served 1,486,071 hot meals.
ü The Salvation Army has served 2,726,288 sandwiches, snacks & drinks.
ü The Salvation Army has 89 Mobile Feeding Units (Canteens) in the many areas affected.
ü The Salvation Army has 10 Field Kitchens, capable of producing 20,000 hot meals per day (each). (Incl. 7 Southern Baptist Kitchens.)
ü The Salvation Army has distributed 30,695 Cleaning Kits. (Broom, mop & detergent.)
ü The Salvation Army has distributed 50,792 Food Boxes (groceries.)
ü The Salvation Army has ministered through Pastoral Care to 135,242 individuals.
ü The Salvation Army has registered and begun helping with 144,742 Social Services Cases.
ü The Salvation Army Team Emergency Radio Network (SATERN) has received over 60,000 inquiries and has found 8,400 survivors.
ü There are currently *2,268 Salvation Army Officers serving in the affected area.
ü There are currently *4,773 Salvation Army Employees serving in the affected area.
ü There are currently *23,371 volunteers serving in the affected area.
ü Salvation Army officers, employees and volunteers have served a total of 280,627 hours.
ü The Salvation Army has assisted a total of 443,566 individuals.