On Thursday, September 26, Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region as a powerful Category 4 storm. With maximum sustained winds of 140 mph and storm surges of up to 20 feet, the hurricane has caused widespread flooding and damage across Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas, with urban flooding occurring in much of the Southeast as the storm continues to drop torrential rain on the area. As of Friday, more than 2 million people were without power in Florida and Georgia alone.
Feeding America is coordinating with state food bank associations as well as national partners to determine deployment of resources to impacted communities. Within the next few days, food banks will begin emergency food and water distributions in affected areas.
What can I do to help?
1. Donate through this fund to support Feeding America's disaster relief efforts
2. Donate to food banks in the impacted area. Donating funds is the most efficient way to support affected food banks as they respond to the need after a disaster. From purchasing extra food to putting gas in trucks, a monetary donation goes a long way at the local level. Find local food banks to donate https://www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank
3. Follow affected food banks on social media to keep a pulse on food, funds, or volunteer needs
