KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Police say a suspect is in custody in connection with a fire that destroyed a Salvation Army building at 700 Union St., Monday night. 

Cordearo Lee Mable is being held on charges of arson and burglary, police said. 

The fire started around 7:30 p.m. at the Salvation Army. Much of the damage involved the organization's holiday red kettles, the kitchen, food pantry and a new washer and dryer, but officials say the building is likely a total loss.

The Salvation Army Area Commander Capt. Ken Chapman said someone broke a window, gained access to the building and set fire to a pile of clothes. Salvation Army officials said they believe Mable previously used their services. 

No one was hurt in the fire, authorities said.

"I believe you can always find the good and the bad, make beauty out of ashes," Chapman said. "And we live in a community where people care, and usually the Salvation Army is the first to show up on a disaster scene. Today, we need the community to rally around us and help us get back on our feet."

The Salvation Army says it is unclear "if and when the building will be operational again."

Officials said that won't keep the Salvation Army from feeding the roughly 150-200 people it normally does on a Tuesday — it will just do so from a mobile feeding truck.

Salvation Army volunteer Raymond Gold said he is passionate about helping those in need — he's given out food at the Osceola service unit five days a week for the last 10 years.

"I thought I needed to help the people who helped me out when I was homeless," Gold said. 

While most days are the same, he realized Tuesday that things would be changing. 

"It was worse than I thought," he said of the fire damage.

Michael Jameson is a local that benefits from the Salvation Army's efforts. He said he's disappointed that he can't use the facilities to shower, but is grateful that they are still offering food to those in need. 

"It's a blessing, and it helps me not be hungry," he said. 

The Salvation Army said that a monetary donation is the most effective way to provide the most relief. Donations can be made at this link.

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