The Salvation Army in Action in Flood-Damaged Nebraska and Iowa Communities

Mar 19, 2019

Salvation Army Western Division was at work again on Monday, March 18, in flood-damaged communities across eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. The following is a breakdown of some of the flood-relief support activities in which our officers, staff and volunteers have participated:

In Omaha --The flood-relief-items donation center at the old Canfield's near 84th & Center continued operations today; it will be open from noon-6 p.m. through Friday, March 22.  We would truly appreciate continued donations of flood-cleanup supplies, including:

  • Mops
  • Buckets
  • Work gloves
  • Rakes
  • Shovels
  • Bleach
  • Household cleaning items

In Bellevue -- Kroc Center Omaha staff are serving three meals per day at the flood-relief shelter at Calvary Church.

In Sioux City -- Officers and staff have been serving three meals a day to people in flood-damaged areas around the Sioux City area, while also providing emotional and spiritual care.

In Fremont -- The team there is assisting with food service efforts at various local shelters, including serving approximately 500 people at lunchtime.

In Norfolk -- Among other work, staff helped flood victims find short-term housing.

The Salvation Army is seeking volunteers to assist with flood-relief efforts and donations to support flood-relief efforts. To sign up to volunteer, visit our "Register to Ring" volunteer page or call 402-898-6050.  To make a financial donation, visit our flood-relief donations page.        


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