NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — The Salvation Army is among the organizations offering help to the many people affected by Tuesday's tornadoes in Davidson, Wilson and Putnam Counties.
So far, the Salvation Army has served 2,481 meals, 4,097 snacks and 3,166 beverages. It's also given personal prayer support to nearly 550 people. As the charity prepares for the weekend, though, it is bolstering its efforts and offering more to the victims.
"We are tripling our meal count for Saturday and Sunday in anticipation of residents and volunteers being on the frontlines of the destruction, cleaning up debris," said Salvation Army Operations Chief Bo Sells.
For what it's calling its frontline services on Saturday, the Salvation Army will have five mobile kitchen units, capable of cooking and serving up to 1,500 meals a day and two catering trucks, capable of serving 1,500 meals a day. They will also provide two disaster response units, capable of cooking 500 meals and serving 1,500 meals a day.
In addition to the food offerings, 16 officers - who are pastors - will be available to provide emotional and spiritual support.
For those in need, the Salvation Army will be serving meals and beverages while providing spiritual support from noon until 4 p.m. in the following areas:
- East Nashville - The East Recreation Center (located at 700 Woodland Street), in addition to roaming throughout the neighborhood.
- North Nashville and Germantown areas - Hadley Park Community Center (located at 1037 28th Avenue North), as well as the 17th Avenue and Buchanan area.
- Hermitage/Donelson areas - Hermitage Community Center (located at 3720 James Kay Lane), in addition to roaming the community.
- Mount Juliet, Lebanon and Putnam County areas - Roaming teams will be serving throughout the neighborhoods.
For any who would like to help the Salvation Army in their efforts, the nonprofit says financial contributions are needed, as they allow charitable relief agencies to purchase precisely what disaster survivors might need.
"As the story of response continues to unfold, we are certain of the ending; the Salvation Army will continue to serve the people of Tennessee and we have become stronger together," said Nashville Salvation Army Area Commander, Major Ethan Frizzell.
To support the Salvation Army's Tennessee tornado efforts, you can donate here. For more information, you can call Misty Ratcliff at (615) 504-9128.
