Salvation Army posts successful summer fan drive

Posted on August 23, 2015

By Andy Dahn

BLOOMINGTON – The Salvation Army of McLean County gave away 568 fans this year during their summer fan drive, up from 355 last year.

Development Director Angie Fulton told WJBC’s Scott Laughlin success of the program forced the drive to end early, but the organization is happy to help keep the community cool.

“It’s been a pretty mild summer, but when the humidity and temperature gets up it can be dangerous to have nothing to help you,” Fulton said. “We are so appreciative to everyone who donated and we were obviously able to help a lot of people.”

With the drive coming to a close, Fulton said the focus now shifts to helping the community with other donations and the upcoming winter coat drive.

“People always think of donating food and more food and that’s great, but we also need other items,” said Fulton. “Hygiene and paper products, thinks like that. We are always looking for donations and we have a great community that supports us. We can always do more and help more so if you’re able to help, please do.”

Fulton added the Salvation Army will reevaluate the fan drive before next summer to ensure they have enough fans to give away.

Andy Dahn can be reached at [email protected].

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