<body><div>Central Illinois-based Midwest Food Bank is mobilizing relief efforts as Hurricane/Tropical Storm Helene continues to bring damaging winds, rain, and flash flooding to the country’s southeastern states.The organization is also asking the public to help pay for supplies and fuel to get food boxes and clean-up kits to hard-hit areas of Florida and Georgia.Midwest Food Bank is working with multiple state and relief agencies in Florida to provide water and other drinks, as well as ready to eat meals.In Georgia, the food bank’s Georgia division is partnering with the Salvation Army to bring in three semi-loads of water and drinks to areas facing a shortage of clean water to drink.“Midwest Food Bank’s commitment to disaster relief means we are always prepared to respond swiftly in times of crisis,” Lisa Martin, the food bank’s executive director, in a statement.“Our goal is to ease the burden by providing essential supplies like food, water, and clean-up tools, working with our partners to bring relief to those in need,” Martin said.Anyone interested in donating to Midwest Food Bank’s efforts is asked to visit the <a href="https://midwestfoodbank.org/">organization’s website</a> and click “Donate.” And, on the donation form, select “Disaster Relief” for the designation. You can also text @MFB to 52014 to donate.Midwest Food Bank, founded in McLean County in 2003, has 10 domestic locations serving 23 states. MFB also has locations in Haiti and East Africa.</div></body>

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Midwest Food Bank provides relief in the wake of Hurricane Helene

Central Illinois-based Midwest Food Bank is mobilizing relief efforts as Hurricane/Tropical Storm Helene continues to bring damaging winds, rain, and flash flooding to the country’s southeastern states. The organization is also asking the public to help pay for supplies and fuel to get food boxes and clean-up kits to...