A prominent Tampa Bay area food bank has mobilized an extraordinary relief effort, providing over 725,000 meals to affected communities. Feeding Tampa Bay’s quick response included delivering 2,500 hot meals to emergency personnel, vulnerable residents, and care facilities in dire need. (photo credit Feeding Tampa Bay)

The outpouring of community support has been remarkable, with volunteer numbers swelling as locals rally to assist their neighbors. The food bank’s leadership has expressed deep appreciation for this surge of compassion during trying times.

Despite this influx of help, certain areas still face significant challenges in meeting relief demands. Manatee County, in particular, is grappling with overwhelming needs that current volunteer levels struggle to address. As such, Feeding Tampa Bay is making an urgent appeal for more hands on deck, especially to bolster distribution efforts in this severely impacted region.

Community members looking to contribute their time and energy to this crucial cause can find more information and register to volunteer through the organization’s online portal dedicated to disaster response. Those interested in helping can learn more, and sign up to volunteer online at: https://volunteer.feedingtampabay.org/disaster-response or phone 813-254-1190.