Tennessee Salvation Army Serves Just Over 800 Meals In Polk And McMinn Counties

Salvation Army serves those affected by the severe storms Wednesday

Salvation Army serves those affected by the severe storms Wednesday

Salvation Army serves those affected by the severe storms Wednesday

Salvation Army serves those affected by the severe storms Wednesday

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Before sunrise, the Cleveland and Jackson County Salvation Army Staff organized its disaster relief teams to serve neighboring counties in Tennessee. Public Information Officer Kimberly George received word from local emergency management directors, who were assessing the damage from overnight storms that swept through their counties, that assistance was needed.  

For Tennessee, Polk and McMinn counties received the most damage in Tennessee and asked for the Salvation Army to serve meals Wednesday. In total, The Salvation Army served just over 800 meals to the Athens, Ocoee and Englewood communities. In Alabama, the Jackson County Salvation Army served 500 meals in the Rosalie community.    

For additional information, call the Salvation Army at 756-1023.