KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In response to the rising temperatures gripping the Kansas City area, Evergy and the Salvation Army have once again joined forces to provide relief to those in need.
The two organizations will distribute free electric fans to help residents stay cool.
“We come in when folks are in desperate need," said Damon Bryant, spokesperson for Salvation Army. "A lot of times, people have to choose between running an air conditioner or running a fan or a meal, and so we step into that gap and we try to help."
For the last 10 years, the organizations have provided thousands of fans for families across Kansas and Missouri.
“Whenever there's a need in Kansas City, folks come to the Salvation Army, and that's even true for something as simple as needing a fan, something to help cool off," Bryant said.
This year, over 500 electric fans will be given away. Just last year, it only took 90 minutes to run out of fans.
“Every year, folks look to this opportunity just to get something that will help them stay cool during extremely hot months," Bryant said. "For whatever reason, our weather seems to be getting hotter and hotter every year, and so the need continues to grow."
The event will be held at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday at 18th and Lydia Avenue until supplies run out.
If you miss your chance to collect a fan, you can check online to see if more are available.
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