Food for the Poor Makes Int'l Relief Efforts for Storm-Weary Victims
Food for the Poor is making international aid efforts by shipping over 2 million pounds of canned food, water, roofing materials and other emergency supplies to the countries affected by Wilma, Alpha and Beta.
With a record number of storms striking regions across the Atlantic, relief organizations have been on their feet in assisting the poor and the hungry. Since Hurricane Wilma struck last month, floods of rain have demolished homes and many victims from the most recent Beta storm still remain unreached.
Food for the Poor is making international aid efforts by shipping over 2 million pounds of canned food, water, roofing materials and other emergency supplies to the countries affected by Wilma, Alpha and Beta.
Emergency aid to Beta Victims on Honduras’ Atlantic coast and in Nicaragua has been delayed as rain steadily fell after 15 inches were dumped on Sunday.
Assistance by Food for the Poor is being directed to the hardest hit areas including Florida, Haiti, Jamaica, Nicaragua and Honduras where warehouses are open for full distribution.
South Florida's congressional delegation criticized the slow and little aid received from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Local officials in Broward County called for more inspectors to assess the damaged homes and provide immediate income assistance to the now unemployed. Officials also expressed frustration for the slow delivery of mobile homes as thousands were homeless or moved from one temporary shelter to another.
FEMA officials said, as of Friday, about $15.5 million was approved in Florida for temporary housing and other needs according to recent reports.
Despite slowed aid flow, Food for the Poor, whose offices in Deerfield Beach were damaged by Wilma, has continued its relief efforts with temporary facilities and has provided over 20 truckloads of food and water to storm-weary victims in South Florida.
Established in 1982, Food For The Poor ministers to spiritually renew impoverished people throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. It raises funds and provides direct relief assistance to the poor through the churches and charity organizations already operating in areas of need.
To make donations for storm victims, visit www.foodforthepoor.org.
