Storm floods Salvation Song Ministries church in Phoenix during food distribution
Storm floods Salvation Song Ministries in Phoenix
A storm dumped two inches of water inside Salvation Song Ministries in Phoenix during a food distribution event. FOX 10's Andrew Christiansen reports on the storm aftermath.
PHOENIX - Salvation Song Ministries near 7th Street and Carefree Highway in Phoenix was hit hard by storms, leading to flooding inside the building as staff finished up a food distribution.
What they're saying:
The pastor says they had to shut down their food distribution on Sept. 16 because the church started flooding. About two inches of water got into the sanctuary and foyer.
Church members helped put sandbags up, but they did not hold much of the water.
The church still is not sure whether there will be permanent damage, but there will be damage to the carpet and tiles.
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Dig deeper:
This last happened about five years ago.
The pastor says it was nice to see about 15 to 20 people who came for the distribution come together to help.
"That was amazing. That's very humbling, and they're so gracious and happy. It was amazing," said Fred Graves, pastor of Salvation Song Ministries.
The pastor says they are going to do their food giveaway on Friday at 3 p.m. instead. He says they usually get about 80 to 100 people.
Phoenix during food distribution A storm dumped two inches of water inside Salvation Song Ministries in Phoenix as volunteers worked a food distribution.