Reviewed by: Pat Byington
Heart of Alabama Food Bank preps for Hurricane Isaias
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As Alabama monitors the potential impacts of Hurricane Isaias, the Heart of Alabama Food Bank (HAFB) is already taking steps to ensure food assistance can reach communities quickly if needed.
The Montgomery-based organization has activated its emergency response preparations and is standing ready to support affected areas.
The effort comes as forecasters continue tracking the storm’s path and potential effects across the state this weekend.
Emergency food response preparations underway in Montgomery
Thursday morning, dedicated volunteers, including members of the Alabama State University Fear Factor Dance Team and community supporters, gathered at HAFB’s Montgomery warehouse. Together, they are packing hundreds of emergency response boxes designed to be rapidly distributed through local partner agencies and the state’s emergency network.
Officials note that volunteers packed more than 600 boxes today, with more on the way.
“Disaster response doesn’t begin when the storm hits. It begins with being prepared. Our role is to make sure food is ready, our trucks and staff are available, and we can move quickly alongside our partners when communities across Alabama need us.”
— Varina Mead, Heart of Alabama Food Bank director of marketing and communications
Heart of Alabama Food Bank supports 35 counties
From warehouse staff packing boxes to local volunteers stepping up on short notice, community mobilization remains the backbone of regional safety during extreme weather events.
For the Heart of Alabama Food Bank, readiness is about making sure families across its 35-county service area have access to essential resources whenever emergencies strike.
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