Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief

Disaster Relief Efforts

September 30, 2005

The Salvation Army responded immediately following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita serving the immediate needs of survivors by providing shelter, food, water, ice, cleaning supplies, and hygiene products. Over 600,000 people have been served in at least 30 states. The following information represents the Southern Territory’s fifteen states and the District of Columbia. Click here for more details... PDF Download (22k)

• The Salvation Army has served 2,038,749 hot meals (13,304 in Greenville, SC alone), 3,129,792 sandwiches, snacks & drinks.
• The Salvation Army has 150 Mobile Feeding Units (Canteens), 10 Field Kitchens, capable of producing 20,000 hot meals per day (each), (Incl. 7 Southern Baptist Kitchens.) in the many areas affected.
• The Salvation Army has distributed 35,083 Cleaning Kits. (Broom, bucket, mop & detergent) and 59,702 Food Boxes (groceries.)
• The Salvation Army has ministered through Pastoral Care to 158,563 individuals.
• The Salvation Army has registered and begun helping with 163,777 Social Services Cases.
• The Salvation Army Team Emergency Radio Network (SATERN) has received over 60,000 inquiries and has found 15,593 survivors.
• *6,963 Salvation Army Officers have served in the affected area.
• *6,744 Salvation Army Employees have served in the affected area.
• *42,597 volunteers have served in the affected area.
• Salvation Army officers, employees and volunteers have served a total of 420,239 hours.
• The Salvation Army has assisted a total of 524,913 individuals.

*Cumulative totals

September 26, 2005

The City Planners have removed the remaining 120 evacuees from the Exposition Center and placed them in transitional housing at four different hotels in Greenville. The Salvation Army, in partnership with several local Churches and Greenville Meals on Wheels, are continuing to deliver three meals per day to each of them. This will continue over the next month as the evacuees are assimilated into our community, or return to New Orleans.

Over the next few days, The Salvation Army social workers will take case histories of each evacuee and provide food, personal hygiene supplies, Kitchen/cooking utensils and clothing vouchers while they make longer range plans for themselves and their families.

Now for some statistics on service to the evacuees:

• 1037 volunteers contributed 3480 hours of service
• 12,214 Meals were served
• 25,208 Snacks were served
• 26,066 Hot and cold drinks were served
• 6,518 pieces of clothing were given

September 22, 2005

As Hurricane Katrina victims work to put their lives back together, they need supplies and support. We are currently accepting donations of the following items to help get these victims get back on their feet: PDF Download (22k). We appreciate your help and ask that you do not donate used clothing or supplies. Contact Pamela Garcia at 864-235-4803 ext. 17.

September 14, 2005

The citizens of Greenville have characteristically opened their hearts, pocketbooks and given of their valuable time (volunteering) to the Katrina evacuees who have been housed in the emergency shelter at the Exposition Center.

Partnering with many of the local churches and businesses, The Salvation Army has served 6,358 meals.

The Salvation Army has set up a "cashless" commissary at the Exposition Center for the evacuees to "shop" for needed new clothing and other personal items.

September 9, 2005

Last night, 108 Hurricane Katrina evacuees arrived at the Palmetto Expo Center where they found a little salvation in such a tragic time. The Greenville Salvation Army is doing our part to make these refugees of disaster as comfortable as possible.

With the help and generosity of area volunteers, we are providing three hot meals and snacks to evacuees and first responders each day. In fact, since their arrival, we've already provided 600 hot meals.

Most evacuees arrived with nothing but the clothes on their backs, so we provided a hot shower and clothing. We were also able to give a teddy bear to each child and provide debit cards to everyone who needs to buy special items.

Additionally, in the coming months many evacuees will be facing some serious legal problems regarding everything they've lost. Fortunately, a group of attorneys is on hand at the Expo Center to answer questions and help resolve legal issues.

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