Salvation Army’s Mardi Bras event

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary celebrated their 10th annual Mardi Bra Outreach event today.

This Mardi Gras-themed event is for women facing homelessness.

The event took place Tuesday until 1:30 p.m. It was held at the Salvation Army’s Area Command on McCallie Avenue.

Women that are underserved in the community had the opportunity to pick out items they need, including undergarments.

Some of these items are necessities, which are rarely donated.