FedEx Donates New Disaster Services Vehicle to The Salvation Army in Kansas City
Mobile Kitchen unit will see daily use serving people in Kansas City and region
WHO: The Salvation Army of Kansas and Western Missouri and FedEx
WHAT: The Salvation Army and FedEx will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to welcome the newest canteen (aka mobile kitchen) to the Kansas and Western Missouri Division’s Emergency Disaster Services fleet. The brand-new, van-like vehicle will provide more flexibility when it comes to delivering food and water to victims of natural disasters across the entire Kansa and Western Missouri division.
The canteen will also deliver services on a weekly basis to residents of Kansas City struggling with homelessness as part of the Honk and Holler program. Three nights a week, volunteers and staff visit various stops in and around downtown Kansas City to provide a hot meal, water, snacks, and, during the winter, warm clothing and blankets.
WHEN: Wednesday, February 15, 2023
3:45pm Video opportunity of final preparations for Honk and Holler
4:00pm Comments from Salvation Army and FedEx representatives
4:15pm Ribbon cutting ceremony in front of canteen
4:30pm-5:00pm One-on-one interviews available with Salvation and FedEx, also video opportunities with new canteen
5:00 pm Canteen departs for Honk and Holler
WHERE: The Salvation Army EDS Warehouse 1110 E Truman Road, Kansas City, Mo.
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About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army annually helps more than 25 million people in America overcome poverty, addiction, and economic hardships through a range of social services. By providing food for the hungry, emergency relief for disaster survivors, rehabilitation for those suffering from drug and alcohol addiction, and clothing and shelter for people in need, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at 7,200 centers of operation around the country. During times of disaster, 100% of designated donations to The Salvation Army are used for immediate response and long-term efforts. In 2021, The Salvation Army was ranked No. 2 on the list of "America's Favorite Charities" by The Chronicle of Philanthropy. For more information, visit SalvationArmyUSA.org. Follow us on Twitter @SalvationArmyUS and #DoingTheMostGood.