Salvation Army ribbon cutting

ELKHART, Ind. -- At 12:00 p.m. today the Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce and the Salvation Army of Elkhart are holding a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new locally built feeding machine at the Elkhart Civic Plaza.

The 21-foot vehicle was designed by Delivery Concepts specifically for the Salvation Army to serve food to the community.

The vehicle includes an interior oven, refrigerator, freezer, and preparation tables.

The Elkhart Salvation Army has been serving the counties of Elkhart, LaGrange, and Steuben since 1904.

The new vehicle will allow for help to be delivered to those facing and responding to emergency and natural disaster situations as well as providing food for the community.

If you are interested in attending the Elkhart Civic Plaza is located at 350 S. Main St, Elkhart, IN 46516.