More Meals, More Supplies, More Relief
Salvation Army Corps teams are distributing needed supplies and offering assistance in outstate areas this week. Following is a review of weekend operations and a look ahead at what’s set for Monday:
In Omaha, NE -- The Kroc Center team served approximately 700 meals and 900 drinks on Saturday as it worked mainly around lakeside communities in Sarpy County. Team Rubicon, a non-governmental organization specializing in disaster response, has established a base at the Kroc Center out of which to work in the metro area.
In addition, the Disaster Resource Center continued to both distribute and receive supplies. It’s open again Monday, March 25, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
In Council Bluffs, IA -- Representatives from the Council Bluffs Corps met with flood-affected residents in Fremont County, Iowa, on Sunday, March 24. The Corps team plans to start food-service operations later this week in Hamburg, Iowa.
In Sioux City, IA -- Officers and volunteers served 110 meals at lunchtime amid their overall flood-relief efforts. They are set to travel to Ponca, Nebraska, on Monday, March 25, to deliver supplies there.
In Norfolk, NE -- Officers, staff and volunteers prepared meals at the Corps location. They have been providing meals to the Santee Reservation in Knox County, Nebraska. They are also partnering with officials in reaching out to Boyd County, Nebraska, and the community of Niobrara, Nebraska, as they look to provide supplies and other support there.
In Watertown, SD -- The team provided refreshments to crews working flood-prevention operations along the Big Sioux River, where water levels are expected to crest midweek.
The Salvation Army is seeking donations to support flood-relief efforts. To make a monetary donation, please visit our Flood Relief website.