Sarasota, FL (October 15, 2024) – The Salvation Army continues to serve hot meals in Sarasota, Florida and the surrounding communities. The operation currently has 10 canteen teams serving in three counites. Yesterday, crews provided food at a comfort station in Manatee County and have been requested to serve at three more today. Canteens are also joining the National Guard at two distribution sites. To date, the Sarasota operation has provided over 15,000 meals and 4,200 snacks to Hurricane Milton survivors. Food service continues to increase as the Sarasota operation evaluates how best to meet community needs. To keep up to date with service locations near you, visit The Salvation Army Hurricane Milton Service Locations. In addition to food service, The Salvation Army is providing Emotional and Spiritual Care to disaster survivors in partnership with Southern Babtist Chaplin teams. The Salvation Army’s response to Hurricane Milton is an international effort, with crews traveling from all over the U.S. and Cannada to assist with the operation.
Feeding Locations
Charlotte County
- Lunch service at North Port Comfort Station 1602 Kramer Way, North Port, FL 3426 beginning at noon, while supplies last.
- Lunch service at Publix 2310 Tamiami Trail #1129, Punta Gorda, FL 34209 beginning at noon, while supplies last.
Manatee County
- Lunch service at The Salvation Army 1204 14th St, Bradenton with roaming in the area beginning at noon, while supplies last.
- Lunch service at 3004 49th St E, Palmetto, FL 34221, with roaming in the area beginning at noon, while supplies last.
- Lunch service at Wawa Gas Station 7481 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34209, begin at noon, while supplies last.
Sarasota County
- Lunch service at Post 8118 Comfort Center 832 E Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285 beginning at noon, while supplies last.
- Lunch service at the Venice Community Center Point of Distribution, 326 Nokomis Ave, Venice beginning at noon, while supplies last.
- Lunch service at Trail Plaza Comfort Station 3333 North Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34234 beginning at noon, while supplies last.
- Lunch service at Longboat Key Comfort Station 4052 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL 34228 will begin at noon, while supplies last.
If you would like assist with the response to Hurricane Helene, consider making a financial donation at HelpSalvationArmy.org or by volunteering with your local Salvation Army unit. When you support Salvation Army disaster services, 100 percent of your donation is applied to the disaster relief operation.