Midwest Food Bank (MFB) is sending Disaster Relief to support the victims of several powerful tornadoes in the Southern US. Tornadic activity is at near-record levels in 2023, with fatalities looking to be the highest on record.
Two semi-loads of water and food boxes recently left Midwest Food Bank’s Disaster Relief hub in Morton, IL. One load went Saturday, June 24, bound for Jackson, MI, and another left yesterday for Arlington, TX. The third load will leave for Tulsa, OK, today. Loads for Oklahoma and Texas are planned for later this week. The food and water will be distributed by one of MFB’s Disaster Relief partners, The Salvation Army.
“Midwest Food Bank can quickly package and send food thanks to our dedicated volunteers,” says Lisa Martin, Executive Director of Midwest Food Bank. “We’re grateful to be able to help our neighbors in this difficult time.”
The Salvation Army is currently assessing needs in the area. More relief may be requested in the coming days.
For those who wish to help, financial donations give Midwest Food Bank the flexibility to respond to the needs of the victims quickly and efficiently. To donate, visit midwestfoodbank.org. You may also text @MFB to 52014 to donate.
Midwest Food Bank has 12 locations, including 10 in the U.S. and one each in East Africa and Haiti. For more information about Midwest Food Bank, please visit their website at midwestfoodbank.org.