The number of meals served by The Salvation Army at McAllen changes, but each one costs money.
Salvation Army Major Jan Zuniga said that $10,000 was spent in three months on meals to feed migrants.
Zuniga stated that “last fall, we served about 400 meals a day. Now we only serve 100.” It’s not something we know regularly.
Zuniga said that although charitable donations are on the decline, The Salvation Army has seen some improvement.
Shelter and Services Program of the Department of Homeland Security will provide $17,7 million to multiple cities and non profit organizations in the Rio Grande Valley.
Catholic Charities of Rio Grande Valley receives $7,4 million. McAllen, Brownsville and other cities in the Rio Grande Valley will receive $3.9 and $1.9 millions respectively.
According to reports, the Salvation Army will receive $615,000. A press release by Congressman Vicente Gonzalez.
Gonzalez said that some of the funding covered past expenses and projected expenses through 2025.
Gonzalez stated that “dealing with the migration crisis isn’t a local matter, and shouldn’t fall under the jurisdiction of any single city.” This is a nationwide problem. The federal government must step in.
Salvation Army border centers have provided more than one million meals for migrants since 2014. Zuniga believes the funding is a good thing.
Zuniga stated that “if we did not have this, we would be limited in what we can do for them.”
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