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HANNIBAL, MO. -- The following is a press release from the Salvation Army:

The Salvation Army Quincy Area Command has been asked to provide meals to the families, clean up crews, volunteers and those being sheltered in Hannibal, MO, due to recent flash flooding that occurred throughout the area. 

Meals and water are being delivered by Salvation Army personnel to approximately 150 residences and businesses in the affected area. The Salvation Army is serving as the main point of contact for information about the flooding. All help requests are running through the local unit in Hannibal on behalf of the city.

As clean up continues and residents, many without insurance, return home, The Salvation Army continues to receive requests for food, clothing, appliances and cleaning supplies. As additional needs are determined that information will be shared.

The Salvation Army is an international organization that has been doing the most good in the Missouri region for 129 years. The Salvation Army serves community members 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year through emergency disaster services and dozens of different programs that are designed to help people attain, or regain, self-sufficiency. For more information, please call 314.646.3000 or visit www.stl-salvationarmy.org.