What's Happening?
Hurricane Milton makes landfall in the Tampa Bay, Florida area on Wednesday evening - which is home to 3.3 million people. The storm is expected to bring sustained winds of 130 mph, massive storm surge, and flooding rain to Florida into Friday. Milton is also expected to impact many areas that were already damaged by Hurricane Helene less than two weeks ago. Five Feeding America network food banks serve the threatened area.
What are food banks and Feeding America doing?
As the Feeding America network has responded to Hurricane Helene over the last two weeks, we have also been preparing for Hurricane Milton's arrival. Food banks and Feeding America have been busy staging emergency food, water and supplies at food banks throughout the state. After landfall, food banks will begin to assess damage and needs in their communities.
How can I support the response to hurricanes Milton and Helene?
- 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.