Disaster Relief

Hurricane Helene response

A crisis is felt in different ways, but when we collectively come together, we can do more than just weather a storm — we can overcome it. To date:

We have supported neighbors with 445,308 meals at 50 emergency distributions in our most affected areas, in addition to our daily efforts.

5,379
meals

delivered prepared and hot meals to first responders, storm shelters, neighbors, and group homes

1,326
neighbors

connected to services such as disaster aid, support resources, benefits assistance, FEMA access, and other needs

1,104
volunteers

supported disaster relief efforts across throughout our facility and at distributions

support + resources

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.

disaster relief resources in the Feeding Tampa Bay market

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Our team works to assess impact following a storm and places resources in the areas that need it most.

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volunteer

Help get resources to our neighbors most impacted by the storm.

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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

Host a Food Drive

help neighbors impacted by the storm

As part of the Feeding America network, we support our sister food banks across the nation and across the state. In times of disaster, we provide food, resources, staff, and equipment to the areas hardest hit. Help our neighbors to the North recover and rebuild following the storm.

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serve on the front lines of disaster relief

Preparation and response efforts are crucial in times of disaster. Our Emergency Response Volunteer Team allows us to quickly get resources in place before and after a storm to lessen impacts felt by the community.

Join our Emergency Response Volunteer Team

feeding resilience

Storm season runs through November. 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.

Food safety 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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find the support and resources you need

If you have been affected by Hurricane Helene and need additional assistance, or if you are homebound and unable to attend one of our distributions, please call our Neighbor Services helpline at 813-710-9003.

Adjusted Helpline Hours: Monday, September 30 – Friday, October 4: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.*

*Please note that these hours are subject to change. Refer back to this page for the most up-to-date information.

Hurricane Helene response

We have supported neighbors with 445,308 meals at 50 emergency distributions in our most affected areas, in addition to our daily efforts.

5,379
meals

1,326
neighbors

1,104
volunteers