Ten Millionth Meal Prepared in Haiti Disaster Response

THE number of packaged meals prepared for distribution in Haiti by The Salvation Army has now passed 10 million. The Salvation Army World Service Organisation (SAWSO), based in the USA, announced that the milestone had been reached through its partnership with Numana, Inc.

Meals are packaged by volunteers at mass events across the USA. A recent such event in San Francisco, California, saw 1,019,000 meals packaged in one day.

Lieut-Colonel Dan Starrett, Executive Director for SAWSO, said: 'We are amazed by the number of volunteers who have come alongside Numana, Inc and The Salvation Army in this partnership. There are many who have volunteered to help the people of Haiti who never would have thought to volunteer before.'

Since the 12 January earthquake that devastated the Caribbean island, more than 72,000 volunteers have come together as caring communities to feed those affected by the disaster.

Numana, Inc meals have four components: rice, soya, freeze-dried vegetables with chicken flavouring, and 21 vitamins targeted to help the immune system. Rice and beans are also being shipped, as they are a staple food to Haitians.

For more information on Numana, Inc packing events, go to www.numanainc.com