Emergency Services

The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services program (EDS) seeks to provide physical, emotional and spiritual comfort in times of disaster. Our disaster volunteers are trained to assist in all kinds of emergencies by providing food, clothing, shelter or financial resource to those affected by such calamity. Most commonly known for our mobile feeding units known as “Canteens”, these units are welcome sights to firemen, policemen, and survivors alike, serving hot and cold drinks, snacks and complete meals.

Working with local emergency management and other community disaster organizations, The Salvation Army collaborates with many community and government agencies to provide the best possible services to those in need.

If you are interested in joining our Emergency Disaster Services as a volunteer, please fill out our On-line Disaster Worker Profile and Registration form.

Kids' Day is a collaborative effort between The Modesto Bee and The Salvation Army to benefit children's programs at the Red Shield Center in South Modesto. Since its inception, Kids' Day has raised more than $628,407 to benefit the children who use the center in one of Modesto's poorest areas.

This year Kids' Day will be held on Tuesday May 15, 2012. We want to exceed last years' goal and offer more help with the positive programs that are reaching youth in our community. With your help, we can do it!

Here's how you can be part of this great community event:

Volunteer to sell papers on May 15th
Purchase Kids' Day papers to resell or donate to local schools
Remind your friends, employees and neighbors to have a $1.00 ready on May 15
Donate online

All sales last from 7:00am until 1:00pm. Read more here!

You can help The Salvation Army Red Shield Center this holiday season by donating to our very own red kettle! Find out more and help The Salvation Army Red Shield continue providing services to those in our community during this special time of the year.

The Salvation Army in downtown Modesto serves those in crisis: the homeless, the hungry, the neediest of the needy. Read more about these important, life-changing programs at The Salvation Army Modesto Citadel.