When Disaster Strikes
As a disaster relief organization, Feeding the Gulf Coast responds quickly when hurricanes or other emergencies impact our 24-county service area. Disaster response and recovery are essential to our mission, ensuring that families, children, and seniors have access to food during their most challenging times.
We work closely with local, state, and federal emergency management agencies, along with trusted community partners, to deliver food, water, and essential supplies where they’re needed most. While continuing daily operations across unaffected areas, we activate our network of food pantries and programs to meet urgent needs and support long-term recovery.
Volunteer for Disaster Relief
Volunteers are essential during times of disaster. Whether packing emergency boxes, distributing food at mobile pantries, or assisting with phone outreach, your support helps us respond quickly and effectively. To receive alerts about disaster response opportunities, create a volunteer account and select Emergency Response under Volunteer Interests.
Donate or Host a Food Drive
Disaster recovery doesn’t end when the storm passes. Feeding the Gulf Coast remains in affected communities long after other relief efforts wind down, providing critical support for as long as it's needed. Your donations today can help us respond immediately when disaster strikes. To support these efforts, please earmark your gift for Disaster Relief.
You can also make a difference before a storm hits. Hosting a pre-storm food or fund drive helps us prepare for crisis response and ensures our neighbors have the essentials they need throughout hurricane season. View our Most Needed Disaster Items list to get started.
Disaster Preparedness
Start now to prepare in the event of a natural disaster in your backyard. Check out the disaster prep links below to get started:
Planning
https://www.ready.gov/make-a-plan
https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes
Safety Kits
https://www.ready.gov/build-a-kit
Emergency Alerts
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov
https://www.ready.gov/alerts
County Specific Alerts
Mobile County
Baldwin County
Escambia County
Santa Rosa County
Jackson County
Harrison County