Feb 28, 2023 | Disaster Response Services, Loaves & Fishes Food Kitchen, Rapid Response Services Cleanup, Updates
“Nothing in life compares to helping a neighbor in need.” In the Bible, Jesus redefines our neighbor as anyone we can help in time of need. Our neighbors in Kentucky certainly needed that helping hand. In the days immediately after the flooding, Ruthie and I met a lot of people struggling to find a way… Read more
Sep 30, 2022 | Disaster Response Services, Disaster Response Services Rebuilding, Hurricane Ian, Loaves & Fishes Food Kitchen, Rapid Response Services Cleanup
As soon as the Hurricane Ian flood waters recede, our team members plan to visit those areas to research the damages.
Sep 28, 2022 | Disaster Response Services Rebuilding, Hurricane Ian, Loaves & Fishes Food Kitchen, Rapid Response Services Cleanup, Updates
Hurricane Ian makes landfall in Florida as a category 4 hurricane with winds of 155 mph. The storm is predicted to continue overnight.
Aug 11, 2022 | Disaster Response Services, Disaster Response Services Rebuilding, Loaves & Fishes Food Kitchen, Rapid Response Services Cleanup, Updates
Record rainfall caused severe flooding in Kentucky last week. People in eastern KY share their stories of trying to escape as waters rose.
Sep 28, 2021 | Disaster Response Services, Loaves & Fishes Food Kitchen, Rapid Response Services Cleanup, Updates
Hurricane Ida, a category 4 storm, hit southern Louisiana on Sunday afternoon. Ida struck on the 16 anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
Jan 16, 2021 | Loaves & Fishes Food Kitchen, Updates
On August 27, 2020, Hurricane Laura made its landfall as a category 4 storm, creating major destruction along the coast of Louisiana.
Sep 11, 2020 | Disaster Response Services, Loaves & Fishes Food Kitchen, Updates
Texas and Louisiana brace themselves as Hurricane Laura churns across the Gulf of Mexico. Laura’s strength increases, with relentless upwards to 125 mph.
Nov 8, 2018 | Disaster Response Services, Loaves & Fishes Food Kitchen, Updates
The devastation . . . is breathtaking. Electric poles are lying on the ground and miles of power lines, like snarled fishing line. Vehicles are huddled under fallen roofs or surrounded by debris, ready to be dug out and evaluated for damages. Trees are lying everywhere. Acres of trees are snapped in pieces. Roofs have gaping holes and siding has been shredded. Water, once taken for granted is rationed carefully. Food is appreciated like a small savings account.