Midwest Food Bank Helping Hurricane Helene Victims
To prepare for the impact anticipated by Hurricane Helene, Midwest Food Bank is mobilizing its disaster relief efforts across its footprint. Hurricane Helene is expected to leave residents without power and access to clean water across the southeast. This will create an urgent need for immediate relief efforts.
Midwest Food Bank is partnering with other nonprofits to provide food and resources to stage relief when it is needed most in the days ahead:
- Georgia: Partnering with The Salvation Army, the Georgia division of Midwest Food Bank has mobilizedthree semi-loads of water and drinks, ensuring clean drinking water is available to residents facing water shortages. Relief teams are prepared to continue supplying safe drinking water as recovery efforts progress.
- Florida: In coordination with the State of Florida and multiple relief agencies, Midwest Food Bank is collaborating with local organizations to provideMREs, water, and drinks to affected areas. The Florida team will focus on regions with the highest levels of displacement and food insecurity.
- Morton, IL: Midwest Food Bank’s Disaster Relief Hub in Morton is poised to providefood boxes and clean-up kits to affected communities. These kits are crucial for families beginning the long process of rebuilding after the destruction. The team is ready to deploy additional resources as needed, ensuring that those hit hardest by Hurricane Helene receive timely assistance.
“Midwest Food Bank’s commitment to disaster relief means we are always prepared to respond swiftly in times of crisis,” said Christa Staley, Executive Director. “Our goal is to ease the burden by providing essential supplies like food, water, and clean-up tools, working with our partners to bring relief to those in need.”
For those who wish to help, financial donations give Midwest Food Bank the flexibility to quickly and efficiently respond to the needs of the victims. To help cover the cost of the supplies or fuel needed to transport them, visit midwestfoodbank.org and click on “Donate.” On the donation form, select “Disaster Relief” for the designation. You may also text @MFB to 52014 to donate.
Midwest Food Bank was founded in 2003 on the Kieser family farm in rural McLean County, Illinois. Partner non-profit agencies receive food from MFB at no cost. MFB, the largest food bank in the U.S., has 10 domestic locations serving 23 states. There are also two international locations, East Africa and Haiti. For more information about Midwest Food Bank (your Location), please visit their website at midwestfoodbank.org.
Midwest Food Bank (“MFB”) is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) charity. The Midwest Food Bank mission is to share the love of Christ by alleviating hunger and malnutrition; and providing disaster relief. Our vision is to serve those in need with excellence; providing physical and spiritual nourishment.
