Rebuilding lives after the flames: join Midwest Food Bank's mission

 

[January 15, 2025]  Morton, IL - The Los Angeles wildfires of January 2025 have engulfed over 40,000 acres, destroyed thousands of homes, and displaced countless families. As California faces one of its most challenging crises, relief efforts are ramping up to meet urgent needs.

Midwest Food Bank Steps Up
Midwest Food Bank is actively mobilizing to provide food, water, and essential resources to wildfire victims. With disaster relief headquartered in Morton, IL, Midwest Food Bank is leveraging its national network of warehouses to ensure swift and effective distribution. Midwest Food Bank Arizona division will serve as a crucial distribution point, coordinating efforts to deliver supplies to impacted areas across California.

Lisa Martin, Midwest Food Bank Chief Financial Officer, emphasizes the importance of community support: “The best thing we can do right now is remain flexible and ready to respond. Every donation makes an impact in helping families recover from this tragedy.”

Partnering for Maximum Impact
Collaboration is key in large-scale relief efforts. Midwest Food Bank is working closely with nonprofit partners to distribute food, water, and other drinks directly to affected communities. These partnerships ensure that resources reach those who need them most, including shelters and aid stations set up for displaced residents.

Preparing for Long-Term Recovery
As rebuilding efforts begin, Midwest Food Bank will adjust its response to provide additional resources tailored to the evolving needs of wildfire victims. Ongoing food distribution, hygiene supplies, and community support are consistently provided.

How You Can Help
For those who wish to help, financial donations give Midwest Food Bank the flexibility to quickly and efficiently respond to the needs of the victims. To help cover the cost of the supplies or fuel needed to transport them, visit midwestfoodbank.org/relief to donate. You may also text @MFB to 52014 to donate. Together, we can provide hope and help to those in need.

Midwest Food Bank was founded in 2003 on the Kieser family farm in rural McLean County, Illinois. Partner non-profit agencies receive food from MFB at no cost. MFB, the largest food bank in the U.S., has 10 domestic locations serving 23 states. There are also two international locations, East Africa and Haiti. For more information about Midwest Food Bank (your Location), please visit their website at midwestfoodbank.org.

Midwest Food Bank (“MFB”) is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) charity. As a faith-based organization, it is the mission of Midwest Food Bank to share the love of Christ by alleviating hunger and malnutrition locally and throughout the world and providing disaster relief; all without discrimination. Our vision is to provide industry leading food relief to those in need while feeding them spiritually.


If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Lisa Martin at 309-291-0900 or [e-mail]

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