Grand Forks Salvation Army serving employees of LM Wind Power amid COVID-19 outbreak
The Salvation Army in Grand Forks, N.D. continues to serve employees of LM Wind Power following an outbreak of COVID-19 at the wind turbine manufacturing facility. Donate online.
The Grand Forks Salvation Army is now delivering free groceries to the homes of LM employees who request the assistance (pictured). More than 800 employees have been under home quarantine since last week.
“Yesterday I delivered to a man who had never asked for anything in his life,” said Lt. Matthew Beatty, leader of the Grand Forks Salvation Army. “Most of these employees are people who put money in our kettles during the Christmas season – they never thought they’d need anything from The Salvation Army. We are proud to serve them.”
The Grand Forks Salvation Army is serving the community in other capacities as well. On Thursday, staff and volunteers spent seven hours providing snacks and drinks for government and medical officials as they conducted drive-by COVID-19 testing for hundreds LM employees and their family members (pictured).
Additionally, the Grand Forks Salvation Army is providing hot breakfasts every day for other community members who are under quarantine at a local hotel.
“Most of these people are homeless individuals who do not have a place to quarantine,” Beatty said.
The Grand Forks Salvation Army and its supporters are proud to serve their community during the COVID-19 crisis.
"We are thankful for the support we've received, and we will continue to serve to the best of our ability," Beatty said.
Please join The Salvation Army in serving those affected by the COVID-19 crisis by giving a donation or signing up to volunteer. Your help will provide emergency assistance and hope for people and families in desperate need.
If you are feeling lonely, fearful or hopeless due to the COVID-19 crisis, call our Emotional and Spiritual Care Hotline at 877-220-4195 anytime between 8 a.m.–8 p.m. Central Time. Trained Salvation Army officers, employees and volunteers will be available to talk, listen to you, and pray for you.