Baton Rouge, LA, February 2018—On February 20, 2018, Community Coffee Company will present a $125,000 check to The Salvation Army to benefit its ongoing flood and hurricane relief efforts in Texas.
The donation is the result of funds raised through the sale of all Community® coffee products from September through October, and will help support those affected by Hurricane Harvey.
“We can’t thank Community Coffee enough for their generosity,” said Major Kent Davis, area commander of The Salvation Army of Greater Houston. “Many families are still recovering from the damage and flooding, and this donation will make a huge difference in helping them rebuild their lives.”
The Salvation Army’s rapid and immediate response to Hurricane Harvey was the largest scale disaster response effort since Hurricane Katrina. More than 100 Salvation Army mobile kitchens were deployed throughout Texas serving almost 1 million meals and providing cleanup kits, comfort kits and practical and spiritual support in communities left devastated by the storm.
In the months since, The Salvation Army has established 10 warehouses as Points of Distribution in affected areas. Through these locations those affected have received 31,945 food boxes, 67,652 packs of cleanup supplies, more than 80,000 orders of infant supplies, and 97,675 hygiene kits. Additionally, Salvation Army caseworkers have delivered more than $1.35 million in direct financial assistance to individuals and families.
“After providing 372,000 cups of Community coffee and equipment to flood evacuees and first responders, we knew we wanted to do more to help Texas communities get back on their feet,” said David Belanger, president & CEO of Community Coffee Company. “We’re honored to partner with The Salvation Army and ensure local families are continuing to get the support and resources they need.”
Belanger will award a total of $125,000 to The Salvation Army at the organization’s Greater Houston disaster warehouse.
About Community Coffee Company
Now in its 98th year, Community Coffee Company houses the largest family-owned and operated retail coffee brand in America, and four generations of the Saurage family have operated the company since its inception. Founded in 1919, Community Coffee Company is an importer, roaster and distributor of the highest-quality premium coffees and teas, using only 100% Arabica coffee beans. For additional information, visit CommunityCoffee.com or find the brand on Facebook and Twitter.
About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the universal Christian church established in London in 1865, has been supporting those in need in His name without discrimination for more than 130 years in the United States. Nearly 30 million Americans receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year through the broadest array of social services that range from providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless and opportunities for underprivileged children. 82 cents of every dollar The Salvation Army spends is used to support those services in 5,000 communities nationwide. For more information, go to salvationarmytexas.org.