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Released 17 June 2009
Mobile kitchens on hand to feed residents, response personnel
The Salvation Army is assisting residents of Drexel, Missouri after severe storms caused significant damage to the small town overnight. The organization has stationed a mobile food kitchen in the center of town to provide food and beverages to residents, law enforcement personnel and clean-up crews. "We are serving sandwiches and drinks all day long and will be back again tomorrow and for as long as we are needed," said Dee Smith, emergency disaster services director for The Salvation Army, Kansas & Western Missouri Division.
The storms hit around 11 p.m. Monday night, downing tree limbs and power lines. Winds were estimated at over 90 miles per hour. There were no reports of injuries but several buildings were destroyed. To support The Salvation Army's emergency disaster relief efforts, call 1-800-SAL-ARMY or visit www.salarmy-mokan.org. Checks may be mailed to 3637 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64111.
About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the universal Christian church established in 1865, has been supporting those in need in His name without discrimination for 129 years in the United States. Nearly 30 million Americans receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year through the broadest array of social services that range from providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless and opportunities for underprivileged children. About 83 cents of every dollar raised is used to support those services in 5,000 communities nationwide. For more information, go to www.salvationarmyusa.org.