Food

You know everyone has been talking about how much structural damage was done due to the recent storms in Alabama, but it's also about the lack of food as well. My friends who live in Walker, County lost a whole freezer worth of food. Since they are on a fixed income, they couldn't afford to just go out and replenish their freezer. They got on a program through FEMA called SNAP. I don't know what that stands for but it's an organization that gives money to those in desperate need. They got $400 to help in restocking their freezer.
The news has also been informing people of special food banks set up within the damaged areas to help. It's unlikely that the average person would even know what it is like to go without food. We take it for granted that we can just walk into the kitchen and grab something out of the refrigerater or cubbard.
So, it's good that these programs are out there because people are going hungry right now. Especially those with limited funds.
Also, keep donating food to these organizations. Although three weeks has passed since the devastating storms, continued help is needed. FEMA is estimating that it could take months to relocate and feed all of those affected. If you want to help, one good resource is the news. I went on myfoxal.com. It gave me numbers to organizations that I could volunteer to and to donate goods and food. Another link would be handsonbirmingham.com. You could even google the 4/27/11 storms and it will take you to various web sites.
These people need our help and support. Get involved!!!