It was a pleasure speaking with you this afternoon and hopefully I can meet you at our Behind the Red Shield luncheon in November.
Please feel free to forward the invitation to your collegues, friends and family.
Here is some information how our agency helps those in need in our community.
The Salvation Army McAllen / Hidalgo County, 1600 N. 23rd, McAllen, TX 78501 956-682-1468 o 956-683-7511 f
Mission Statement:
"The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message
is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to
meet human needs in HIS name without discrimination."
Operation Hours: Office Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm (Closed 12:00pm-1:00pm)
Soup Kitchen Hours to the public: Monday - Sunday Lunch 12:30pm-1:00pm / Dinner 5:30pm-6:00pm
Emergency Shelter Hours: Monday - Sunday Check in: 5:30pm
The Salvation Army Thanksgiving Program last year served over 1,000 meals on Thanksgiving day. (We partner with the Boy Scouts Troop 1623
that delivered over 200 meals to the elderly that are homebound and would not otherwise enjoy a thanksgiving meal.)
Angel Tree Program last year gave 10,001 Christmas toys to over 2,157 children to 571 Families, due to parents and/or guardians financial
hardship. Our community sponsors a child to provide a gift so that they may be blessed to enjoy opening a present Christmas day.
Feeding Program is open to the public year round for lunch 12:30pm -1:00pm and dinner 5:30pm -6:00pm. Last year we served over 61,000 meals to those
that were hungry.
Emergency Shelter last year gave over 9,800 nights of lodging and 12,000 personal comfort kits to those men, women and children in need of shelter.
2013 Life Skills Training Program provided training to 53 students and 5 graduates.
2013 Computer Program...