As a merciless freeze descends upon San Antonio, local organizations are mobilizing to support the city's homeless population, offering essential services and supplies to shield them from the biting cold. Eagle's Flight, a dedicated group working with the homeless for the past decade, is at the forefront, calling for community involvement. "We are accepting donations of non-perishable food items, blankets, hats, coats, jackets, socks, anything that's needed to help someone stay warm in this cold weather," Pamela Allen, CEO and founder of Eagle's Flight, told KENS 5.
Alongside Eagle's Flight, the Salvation Army has stepped up, supporting the vulnerable with a mobile feeding truck and additional shelter space. Set to serve soup, hot beverages, and to distribute blankets from Sunday to Tuesday, the Salvation Army's initiative at their West Elmira Street location is expected to reach full capacity given the upcoming arctic blast, a move that has garnered support from various sectors of the community. The Salvation Army confirmed to MSN an intake of ten additional beds at each location, allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
With the city and Bexar County opening a total of eleven overnight shelters, the facilities offer refuge along with basic necessities and a chance to recharge both physically and electronically. Eagle's Flight has not only arranged for the provision of crucial items but has also emphasized the importance of community action in these trying times. "Be the difference maker. In times like these, we need the community to rally around those who are going to have that hard time keeping warm," Allen emphasized in a statement obtained by KENS 5.
As the city braces for the freeze, the response efforts display the outpouring of local solidarity. Benjamin Anderson, seen managing the distribution of heaters from his living room that were given to Eagle's Flight, ensures that they reach families shivering in need. "We even had a few heaters that were given to us, and so we're going to make sure we get them to families who are cold. We are also going to be checking in on our seniors," Allen told KENS 5. The call is clear: San Antonians have the opportunity to make a profound impact during these frosty times by donating to Eagle's Flight and other community-centered initiatives.
For those moved to contribute, donation details and drop-off points are readily accessible. To help Eagle's Flight with donations, items such as blankets, socks, coats, and food can be brought to their Southside Center or Kym's Kloset during specified hours, or to Our House Ministries, as detailed in their respective public announcements.
