PRESS RELEASE
Bismarck Salvation Army Scales Down Flood Response
Food assistance still available at Salvation Army facility
BISMARCK – June 20, 2011 – The Salvation Army will temporarily discontinue its mobile kitchen services for local residents and flood workers in Bismarck and Mandan on Wednesday, June 22.
“The need for our mobile kitchens is all but gone in flood-affected neighborhoods,” said Major Lee Morrison, administrator of the Bismarck Salvation Army. “While our volunteers will continue to serve food and beverages on a case-by-case basis, Tuesday will be the last full day of their regular city route.”
Mobile kitchen crews should be back in full swing later this summer and in the fall, when the floodwaters recede and cleanup efforts begin.
Since May 25, the Bismarck Salvation Army has served over 40,000 people during the 2011 Missouri River flood response. Lately, the most prevalent Salvation Army service request has been food shelf assistance. Food shelf services continue to be available at the Bismarck Salvation Army, located at 601 S. Washington.
About Disaster Services
The Emergency Disaster Services department of The Salvation Army Northern Division provides immediate and long-term recovery services for disaster survivors and relief workers in Minnesota and North Dakota. In 2010, staff and volunteers provided food, hydration, emergency shelter, financial assistance, spiritual care and more to over 60,000 people. Funding comes from corporate and private donations given specifically for disaster relief.
To volunteer with The Salvation Army or to make a credit card donation, call 651-746-3400 or 1-800-SAL-ARMY. You can text ‘BISMAN’ to 80888 to donate $10 which will appear on your next cell phone bill. Checks made out to The Salvation Army may be sent to 2445 Prior Ave., Roseville, MN 55113 or your local Salvation Army. Be sure to designate your donation “Bismarck Flood”.
