Salvation Army to host drive-thru public food distribution on Saturday
The City of Houston, in collaboration with CrowdSource Rescue, Operation BBQ Relief and the Salvation Army served hot meals to those still impacted by last week's Severe Winter Storm Uri. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)SAN ANTONIO โ The Salvation Army will host a drive-thru public food distribution on Saturday morning in San Antonio, organizers announced on Friday. The food distribution will take place from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. outside the Salvation Armyโs Mission Corps facility located at 3802 SW Military Drive. Grocery items are expected to include fruits, vegetables, milk, eggs, beef, chicken, non-perishable items and bottled water, according to the organizationโs news release. The organization expects to serve about 300 households on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last, according to the Salvation Army, which added that an on-site registration will be conducted.
Hereโs some ways to help San Antonio and Texas winter storm victims
SAN ANTONIO โ This weekโs winter storm wreaked havoc in San Antonio and across the state of Texas. AdSalvation Army San Antonio Area CommandThe Salvation Army is asking for donations to support San Antonio families fighting to survive the cold. San Antonio Pets AliveSan Antonio Pets Alive was forced to close locations this week due to the storm, but their work has continued to keep their dogs and cats warm. San Antonio Food BankThe San Antonio Food Bank is preparing to provide emergency outreach to community members in need after being affected by the recent winter storms. For more information about the mega food distribution sites this weekend, call the San Antonio Food Bank helpline at 210-431-8326 during regular business hours on Friday or Saturday.
Local nonprofits lend helping hand to women impacted by COVID-19 pandemic
San Antonio โ Local organizations are stepping up to help women impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Salvation Army of San Antonio is helping Dusty Page get back on her feet after moving away from her home in California and losing her job in Texas amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Dress for Success San Antonio is another local organization thatโs helping women by providing a network of support and professional attire. Stephanie Shokrian, director of development for Dress for Success San Antonio, said women have been coming to the organization for support and services throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. โWeโve seen women coming to us for support and services through the COVID-19 pandemic, primarily (for) child care (assistance),โ Shokrian said.
San Antonio Salvation Army personnel heading to Southeast Texas, anticipating landfall of Hurricane Laura
SAN ANTONIO The Salvation Army announced on Wednesday that staff members and volunteers from San Antonio would be heading to Southeast Texas, prepared to help people affected by Hurricane Laura. According to the organization, San Antonio is one of five additional Texas sites that have prepared trucks for standby should additional support be needed. Director of the Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services in Texas Alvin Migues said deployed staffers and volunteers have the experience to face the natural disaster head-on. The Incident Command Team members provide leadership in all areas of disaster response including safety, operations, logistics, finance, planning and communication, Migues said. We have established protocols specifically to address responding to disaster during the current pandemic, Migues said.
Salvation Army hosting public food distribution on West Side
SAN ANTONIO A public food distribution will take place Thursday for those in need. The Salvation Army will be distributing food on a first-come, first-serve basis while supplies last. San Antonio Food Bank worries whether it can keep up with demandIt will take place from 9 a.m. to noon outside the Peacock Boys & Girls Club located at 615 Peacock Avenue. The Salvation Army wants the public to know that this is a drive-thru only and no walk-ups will be accepted, make sure your vehicle has plenty of gas, come with your vehicle trunk emptied to receive the full benefits and make sure youre prepared for possible long wait times. FDA list of recalled hand sanitizers balloons to more than 100The organization is expecting to serve more than 500 households.
Salvation Army hosts drive-thru food distribution event
SAN ANTONIO โ The Salvation Army of San Antonio hosted a drive-thru food distribution event Wednesday. The event at the Peacock Boys and Girls Club was expected to help between 500 and 1,000 families. Salvation Army officials said theyโve held similar events before, but this is the first one that was open to the public.
Salvation Army hosting another public food distribution on Thursday
SAN ANTONIO The Salvation Army announced that it will be distributing food to the public on Thursday outside of the Peacock Boys and Girls Club. The Salvation Army said it will continue to distribute food while supplies last. The Peacock Boys & Girls Club is located at 615 Peacock Avenue. The Salvation Army says to keep in mind the following items as they may impact service:Drive-thru only while supplies last. Related: How Salvation Army is feeding, sheltering San Antonio community during COVID-19 crisis
Salvation Army to host public food distribution on Thursday
SAN ANTONIO The Salvation Army announced that it will be distributing food to the public on Thursday outside of the Peacock Boys and Girls Club. The Salvation Army said it will continue to distribute food while supplies last. The Peacock Boys & Girls Club is located at 615 Peacock Avenue. The Salvation Army says to keep in mind the following items as they may impact service:Drive-thru only while supplies last. Related: How Salvation Army is feeding, sheltering San Antonio community during COVID-19 crisis
Chick-fil-A will no longer donate to anti-LGBTQ organizations
Chick-fil-A is making major changes to its charitable foundation, ending donations to two organizations that have been criticized for being anti-LGBTQ. That list no longer includes the Salvation Army and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). In 2018, the Chick-fil-A foundation donated $1.65 million to the FCA and $115,000 to The Salvation Army, the company revealed Monday. However, the Salvation Army says its services are available to all people, and the organization strongly refutes accusations that it is anti-LGBTQ. "In addition to refraining from financially supporting anti-LGBTQ organizations, Chick-fil-A still lacks policies to ensure safe workplaces for LGBTQ employees and should unequivocally speak out against the anti-LGBTQ reputation that their brand represents," said Drew Anderson, GLAAD's director of campaigns and rapid response.