The Salvation Army Provides Support to Those Impacted in East Palestine, OH
Salem, OH (February 22nd, 2023) — A massive clean-up effort has been underway over the last few weeks due to a 50-car train derailment in East Palestine, OH. The Salvation Army has provided food, spiritual care, and other assistance to families impacted by this event.
“We are here to support our friends and neighbors in need no matter when they need it. No one should ever have to go through something like this alone. At The Salvation Army, we will be here with the residents of East Palestine even when they transition back to a state of normalcy after this terrible incident,” stated Captain Gene Spence, Commanding Corps Officer at The Salvation Army in Salem.
Since the train derailment, The Salvation Army has been onsite providing care to East Palestine residents & first responders:
- 192 Meals Served provided to residents & first responders.
- 393 Drinks were provided to residents & first responders.
- 679 Snacks were provided to residents & first responders.
- 1,180 Clean-up kits distributed to residents.
- 3,981 Cleaning Supplies distributed to residents.
- 126 Hygiene Kits distributed to residents.
- 161 Articles of Clothing were provided to residents.
- Over 3,000 people served.
- Over 7,300 Households helped.
- Transported five individuals from the Shelter back to their Homes.
- 91 Emotional and Spiritual Care Support Contacts Provided
- 6,406 cases of Water distributed to residents.
To access photos & videos from this distribution, click the link below:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/lqkdc7rscky1yx1oohgdq/h?dl=0&rlkey=lqgjbmx7yejs9e8hztjj4k9dt
"The outpouring of support from the people in Ohio and across the Nation has been inspiring. We received a donation of water from the Fort Worth Police Department, who drove over 30 hours to donate a truckload of bottled water to the East Palestine community. It is efforts like this that show us that East Palestine is loved and will be supported through this long-term recovery effort, “stated Captain Spence.
Donation from the Fort Worth Police Department:
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=737816717737229&ref=sharing
For families needing help or support, please get in touch with The Salvation Army in Salem at 330.332.5624 or visit SalvationArmyOhio.org.
If you would like to make a donation to help support the East Palestine community, please call (216) 623-7449.