HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Salvation Army in Hutchinson is providing families with a lower-cost option to get through the Kansas summer heat with free box fans, available at the Hutchinson Corps Community Center at 700 N Walnut Street. The fans will be available starting Monday, June 8 through the end of July.
“We know running the air conditioner can be extremely expensive, while a box fan only costs pennies to operate,” Major Paul James said. “Hopefully these simple fans can provide people some relief from the heat.”
The fans can be picked up from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. any weekday the corps is opened.
Afternoon appointments will be available for those with work conflicts. Those wishing to receive a fan must provide proof of residency and a photo ID for all adults, plus proof of identity for all children in the household and fill out additional paperwork as may be required.
Fans will be made available, one per household, on a first-come, first served basis.