On the heels of Hurricane Helene, Hurricane Milton has made its way through our region. Causeway Center is prepped, ready, and stocked to respond to our community’s needs. Our goal is to make sure you have the resources you need to prepare and recover throughout storm season. So far:
We have supported neighbors with 2,094,511 meals at 132 emergency distributions in our most affected areas, in addition to our daily efforts, for a total of 4,566,555.
41,740
hot meals
prepared and delivered to first responders, storm shelters, neighbors, and group homes
3,571
neighbors
connected to services such as disaster aid, support resources, benefits assistance, FEMA access, and other needs
4,612
volunteers
supported disaster relief efforts at our facility and throughout our service area at distributions
resources + support
Feeding Tampa Bay and our Disaster Readiness team are FEMA trained and prepared to handle disaster situations. In partnership with the Tampa Bay area Emergency Operations Centers, we work directly with local emergency management operations to provide food, water, and hygiene items to our service area, state, and neighboring states during crisis situations.
find resources
Our team works to assess impact following a storm and places resources in the areas that need it most.
collect food and supplies
Help neighbors restock their shelves and supplies after the storm. Drop off your donations at the Causeway Center, Monday thru Friday, 8:30a - 3:30pm
our helpline
find the support and resources you need
If you have been affected by Hurricane Helene and need additional assistance, are homebound and unable to attend one of our distributions, or need assistance in advance of Hurricane Milton, please call our Neighbor Services helpline at 813-710-9003.
Helpline Hours:
Friday, 10/18: 10am – 5:50pm
Saturday, 10/19: 10am – 2pm
Sunday, 10/20: closed
feeding resilience
Make sure you are prepared today to minimize any impacts moving forward.
stock up on these items
Although weather patterns are ever-changing, it is important to be prepared for any impact of hurricanes threatening Florida. Stock up on shelf-stable food and water to weather any storm.
food safety tips
As Floridians, hurricane prep is a yearly task. Get your family disaster ready by collecting shelf-stable and ready-to-eat foods, tracking how to safely store food during a power outage, and preparing to-dos for once a storm has passed.
Stay up-to-date during a storm
Join FTBFYI and get texts straight to your phone
Stormy weather often causes delays or cancellations in our operations. To stay informed of changes leading up to a storm or to stay in the know of emergency distributions added after a storm, text FTBFYI to 833-530-3663 or text FTBPARATI to 833-530-3663 por espanol. We’ll be sure to send you the right information so you can access the resources you need.
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