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One of the world's largest transportation companies, FedEx Corp., recently made a "just in time" delivery to the Salvation Army in advance of the 2007 hurricane season.
A company statement said the charitable donation included the largest mobile feeding unit in the Salvation Army's fleet of mobile canteens plus four others in cities across the US. In addition to the canteen units and emergency supplies, FedEx contributed a grant to train Salvation Army emergency response personnel in countries around the world.
"FedEx is known for making critical deliveries where and when it counts," said FedEx social responsibility manager Rose Flenorl. "We know what it takes to help organisations like the Salvation Army deliver to those in need across the country and around the globe."
The five mobile canteens will be based in Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami and New York. Each vehicle is co-branded with the FedEx and Salvation Army logos and is equipped with the latest equipment and technology to assist disaster response personnel in reacting to emergencies that could include hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, fires or other scenarios.
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