Hurricane Debby response from food banks and Feeding America
What’s Happening?
On Monday, August 5, Hurricane Debby made landfall on the Gulf Coast of Florida as a Category 1 storm. It has since weakened to a Tropical Storm, but it is expected to produce potentially historic rainfall and flooding through Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas over the next few days. Already, the storm has dumped 1.5 feet of rain in Florida, more than a foot in South Carolina and nearly a foot in Georgia.
What are food banks and Feeding America doing?
As the situation evolves, food banks in Florida and up the East Coast will determine the needs of their communities and begin to deploy resources. Already, food banks in Florida have begun limited food distributions to impacted areas. Feeding America has diverted five truckloads of emergency water supplies to food banks in the Carolinas, and expects to expand that distribution throughout Florida and to additional areas as-needed.
What can I do to help?
- Donate to Feeding America's Disaster Response Fund. Ensure local food banks can respond in the wake of the storm by supporting Feeding America’s response fund.
- 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 and donate.
- Follow affected food banks on social media. Local food banks will know what they need most to respond to in their community. Whether that’s food, funds, or volunteers – watch their social channels to learn the best way to make a local impact.
- Learn more about Feeding America’s disaster response efforts. Feeding America and local food banks are on the ground before, during, and after a disaster, ensuring those impacted have food and hope during the toughest of times. Learn more about our national response.
