The Salvation Army and The Red Cross Provide Food and Shelter for Line Fire Evacuees

Photo caption: Salvation Army team member Mari Wagner, Major Isias Braga, and others prepare lunch for Line Fire evacuees.Photo byThe Salvation Army

“We are here to assist the evacuees who require help for as long as needed," said Major Braga. "We need your donations to continue serving our neighbors in need. I urge you to donate whatever you can at SBCSVA.org.”

FONTANA, CALIF.—The Salvation Army of San Bernardino and the Red Cross support evacuees from the out-of-control Line Fire in the San Bernardino Mountains with food and shelter at The Jessie Turner Community Center at 15556 Summit Ave in Fontana. The fire has grown to 20,553 acres on Sunday evening with zero containment.

“Beginning Sunday evening, the Red Cross began delivering emergency shelter, while the Salvation Army provides lunch and dinner to more than 100 people,” said Major Isaias Braga, Commander of The Salvation Army of San Bernardino.

According to San Bernardino County spokesperson David Wert, by 4:24 p.m., 23,200 people were under evacuation orders, with another 94,000 under evacuation warnings.

The shelter and food service were planned for San Bernardino, but unhealthy air quality required moving the shelter east to Fontana. “We pray the good Lord send rain right on top of the fires,” said Major Braga.

Photo caption: Salvation Army team member Bill Brown prepares lunch for Line Fire evacuees.Photo byThe Salvation Army

“We are here to assist the evacuees who require help for as long as necessary,” said Major Braga. “We need donations to continue serving our neighbors in need. I urge people to donate whatever you can at SBCSVA.org.”

Donations may be made online at SBCSVA.org or by calling 1 (800) SAL-ARMY. For local information, call (909) 792-6868. Donations can also be made at the Salvation Army’s Corps Office at 838 Alta Street, Redlands, California, 92373.

About the Salvation Army San Bernardino Citadel

The Salvation Army provides many emergency services, including food, lodging for homeless or displaced families, clothing and furniture, assistance with rent or mortgage, and transportation when funds are available.

The Salvation Army is an evangelical part of the Universal Christian Church that offers evangelical programs for boys, girls, and adults. One of the world’s largest charitable and international service organizations, The Salvation Army has existed since 1865 and in San Bernardino since 1888, supporting those in need without discrimination. To learn more about the local Salvation Army, go to SanBernardino.SalvationArmy.org. Our local number is (909) 792-6868.