The Salvation Army Responds to Tornado in Baxter Springs, Kansas
The Salvation Army is providing support to residents of Baxter Springs, Kansas today in the aftermath of a tornado that damaged much of the community Sunday.
Two Salvation Army mobile feeding units (canteens) are on-site in Baxter Springs, providing food, snacks and beverages to first responders, clean-up crews and residents Each canteen is carrying a team of trained emergency disaster services personnel and is capable of serving more than 2,000 people per day. The Salvation Army is also providing spiritual and emotional care to tornado survivors in the community.
Beginning Tuesday, April 29, Baxter Springs residents impacted by the tornado may apply to The Salvation Army for direct financial assistance for immediate aid including food, shelter, personal care items and medicine. The Salvation Army will be providing social services at Trinity Worship Center, 225 E. 16th Street in Baxter Springs.
More than 90 homes and businesses were damaged or destroyed in Sunday’s tornado in Baxter Springs and at least 25 people were injured.
How to Help
The best way to help The Salvation Army serve those affected by the tornado is to make a monetary contribution.
- By Phone: Call 1-800-SAL-ARMY [1-800-725-2769]
- By Mail: To donate via mail, please send your check, designated "Baxter Springs Tornado" to:
- THE SALVATION ARMY
3637 Broadway
Kansas City, MO 64111
- THE SALVATION ARMY
Donations of Household Good and Clothing:
Due to the emergency situation, The Salvation Army cannot guarantee that any individual donations of household goods or clothing (gifts-in-kind) will be sent to the disaster area. In times of disaster, our stores fill these needs from existing, pre-sorted stock. PLEASE continue to donate gently-used household goods to your local Salvation Army store. You will help your community and help us prepare for future disaster relief needs. To find your nearest drop-off location, please go to www.satruck.org.