As the metro area prepares for the bitterly cold temperatures this winter the Salvation Army is bringing some warmth and comfort to low-income and homeless people.
From now until the end of February, Salvation Army volunteers are stepping up to provide clothes and warm meals through the annual Winter Night Watch Program.
Scott Brown has been driving the mobile canteen for the Winter Watch Night program for 32 years, bringing food and clothing to those in need.
"It's very gratifying to help out our fellow man," Brown tells 6 News. "These are folks who are disadvantaged and they could use a hot meal, maybe a coat, pair of socks, something like that."
For the next three months, Salvation Army volunteers will assist people like Steve Vaughn. He was looking for gloves and a jacket Monday night. And when he gets the chance he pays it forward.
"I do a lot of walking all through the winter and it keeps me warm and sometimes I give warm clothes away to other people," Vaughn tells 6 News.
Up to 300 people are expected to be served every time the canteen rolls out. One of them heads out around Leavenworth and the other will head towards Sarpy County.
"It can be miserable especially with the wind. I've been out on nights where it was painful to step outside the truck, but there's somebody wearing bare thread clothing for some food and I say 'man I got it good'." Brown says.
The Salvation Army relies on donations for the Winter Night Watch. Lightly used jackets, gloves, and socks can be taken to the Army's location at 107th and Burt.