How You Can Help Us Respond to Disaster
June marks the official start of hurricane season in the United States, lasting through November. This year, forecasts predict an especially active season, and the recent devastation from spring storms and tornadoes has shown just how quickly lives can be upended.
At Gleaning For The World, we’ve witnessed the heartbreaking impact of natural disasters for over two and a half decades. Families lose their homes, their possessions, and sometimes even their loved ones in mere minutes. In the aftermath, basic necessities become scarce and every form of support becomes vital.
Immediate Needs After a Storm
When disaster strikes, the needs are urgent and widespread:
- Families often lose everything.
- Clean water, food, diapers, and hygiene items become essential and hard to find.
- Children need comfort and stability amidst chaos.
- Even pets require food, water, and care.
At Gleaning For The World, our role is to serve as a bridge that connects those in need with compassionate people who want to help. As natural disasters seem to be occurring all year long now and not just during a particular storm season, we always remain ready to help. Are you?
Ways to Support Our Disaster Response
If you’re able to contribute tangible items, here are some of the most requested supplies we distribute during relief efforts:
- Non-perishable foods (ready-to-eat with pop tops)
- Personal hygiene items for both adults and children
- Paper products and cleaning supplies (toilet paper, paper towels, laundry detergent, trash bags, work gloves)
Product donations can be dropped off at our warehouse or brought to a designated community collection site during an active crisis. You can also shop online and ship your order directly to our facility. If you prefer to make a financial gift, we are happy to purchase the most urgently needed supplies on your behalf.
How Financial Donations Make an Impact
Monetary gifts allow us to respond quickly and efficiently. Donations support:
- Transportation and fuel costs to deliver emergency supplies
- Acquiring in-kind donations that our partners are requesting that we do not have in our inventory such as warm blankets, baby diapers or nonperishable food.
- Long-term recovery efforts, such as helping families furnish or equip rebuilt homes
Your generosity enables us to meet the unique needs of each disaster situation, and every dollar helps us deliver hope and healing.
The Power of Prayer
We also deeply value the power of prayer. When disaster strikes, please pray for:
- The safety of those in harm’s way
- Victims facing loss and uncertainty
- First responders and relief teams working on the front lines
- The success of rebuilding efforts
Your prayers are a powerful way to stand with families who are suffering.
Be Prepared & Stay Safe
As storms become more frequent and intense, we encourage everyone to stay prepared:
- Have a disaster bag ready with essentials, medications, and legal documents
- Pack emergency items for children and pets
- Know evacuation routes and safe shelters
- Keep emergency contacts and phone chargers accessible
Stay informed through trusted weather and emergency channels. They’re looking out for your safety.
Join Us in Making a Difference
Gleaning For The World exists because of the continued support of individuals like you. Whether you donate supplies, give financially, or lift up families in prayer, we thank you. Your compassion brings hope to those facing unimaginable loss, and together, we can help rebuild lives.
To learn more or get involved today, please reach out by phone or email. Every gesture of support makes a difference.
In service and partnership,
