I've had a chance to watch the Salvation Army in action after disasters. They DO NOT charge for disaster supplies.
After a local flood, they were the only ones who came in with supplies. Everyone in the area was given gloves, rubber boots and a set of cleaning supplies. They also set up a canteen with free coffee and sandwiches.
As for the Red Cross...
Salvation Army is the charity we picked too.
Also their CEO's are not paid huge salaries like some of the charities, and you won't find them on TV touting their own worth at every opportunity (it seems to me news coverage where Red Cross officials are interviewed is turning into one big commercial for the Red Cross.)
I have noticed that now the Salvation Army info is put right next to red cross infomation. They used to put only the red cross up.
"After a local flood, they were the only ones who came in with supplies. Everyone in the area was given gloves, rubber boots and a set of cleaning supplies. They also set up a canteen with free coffee and sandwiches. "
I again stand corrected as to the salvation Army being a good one.