KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -- The Salvation Army is responding to the flooding in Eastern Kentucky.

Captains Adrian and Karen Twinney will help with six counties in the southeastern part of the state, based out of Middlesboro. Their office on N. 18th Street suffered extensive damage from Monday's flooding. Adrian Twinney has been working with officials to assess damages and help with the Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services response.

Drawing from resources in both Kentucky and Knoxville (TN), a mobile feeding kitchen (canteen) has been mobilized from Knoxville to respond to those in need. Three other units are on stadby.

To make a donation in support of those impacted by the flooding, call 1-800-SAL-ARMY (1-800-725-2769) or visit www.disaster.SalvationArmyUSA.org. You can also help by texting “SAnow” 80888 to make a $10.00
contribution to the relief effort. The donation will appear on your next phone bill.

About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the universal Christian church established in 1865, has been supporting those in need in His name without discrimination for 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 spent is used to carry out those services in 5,000 communities nationwide. For more information, go to www.salvationarmyusa.org.