Salvation Army Responds to Freezing Temperatures

TYLER — The Tyler Salvation Army is responding to the cold weather that has hit East Texas. On Sunday, 24 people came into The Salvation Army lodge to escape the cold weather. Temperatures dropped below freezing starting Monday and are expected to continue as such for at least part of the week. Many men, women, and children suffer through the winter temperatures with little food to eat, no shelter, and inadequate clothing to keep warm. The Salvation Army’s doors are never closed as they welcome everyone to come in from the cold. Blankets, warm meals, warm showers, safety, and a place to rest are all readily available every day of the year.

As people enter and exit the shelter or come in for assistance from Social Services, the supply of blankets, coats, and other items continues to deplete. In preparation for the spike in lodge residents, The Salvation Army is in need of more blankets, coats, twin size sheets, pillowcases, and large and small towels to ensure that there is plenty of supply on hand for everyone. You can make your donation to 633 N. Broadway Ave. Tyler, TX 75702. You can also make a monetary donation by going to http://www.salvationarmytyler.org or visiting the office.