FORT MYERS, FLORIDA (October 6, 2022) — As the number of meals served stays steady at around 5,000 per day, the emotional and spiritual care team has increased their service, focusing on senior citizens that have evacuated their homes in the Fort Myers area.
“We have seen a significant uptick of residents that have asked for ministerial care over the last two days,” said Pastor Bobby Martin. “The property damage caused by Hurricane Ian is easy to see in person and on television. However, the emotional stress that the storm put on these residents isn’t visible to the public. The Salvation Army is honored to assist in the emotional and spiritual care here in the Fort Myers community.”
A total of 4,802 meals, 2,800 drinks, and 484 snacks were served yesterday, while 49 residents were cared for through emotional and spiritual care. The four-day total for those services is 18,201 meals, 19,707 drinks, and 375 spiritual care contacts.
Hurricane Ian made landfall as a Category 4 storm on the night of Wednesday, Sept. 28, on the west coast of Florida. A heavy storm surge led to severe flooding conditions along the coastline.
For more information on The Salvation Army’s continued response, visit disaster.salvationarmyusa.org.
To make a financial gift to support Hurricane relief efforts:
- Donate online: www.HelpSalvationArmy.org.
- Donate by phone: 1-800-SAL-ARMY (1-800-725-2769).
One hundred percent of designated disaster donations go to direct services for survivors and first responders.
About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army annually helps more than 30 million Americans overcome poverty, addiction, and economic hardships through a range of social services. By providing food for the hungry, emergency relief for disaster survivors, rehabilitation for those suffering from drug and alcohol abuse, and clothing and shelter for people in need, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at 7,600 centers of operation around the country. In the first-ever listing of “America’s Favorite Charities” by The Chronicle of Philanthropy, The Salvation Army ranked as the country’s largest privately funded, direct-service nonprofit. For more information, visit www.SalvationArmyUSA.org. Follow us on Twitter @SalvationArmyUS and #DoingTheMostGood.
