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Feeding Hungry People in Florida
Heartbreak, devastation, and caring for neighbors
Hurricane Ian devastated Fort Myers, Florida. This link to the New York Times provides maps, video, and photographs documenting the damage. It’s heartbreaking. So far 74 Floridians as well as 4 people in North Carolina are known to have died, but as rescue efforts continue, more bodies may be found. Over 1,100 people have been rescued.
According to PowerOutage.us, over 770,000 customers are without power in Florida as well as several thousand in North Carolina and Virginia.
Amidst all of the devastation, however, there are still people caring for their neighbors.
I saw this myself when a tornado swept through my area — houses just a mile from mine were destroyed. Afterwards, the community came together. Neighbors, friends, and local churches brought over volunteers with bottled water, sandwiches, and workers that helped clear debris.
The extent of damage we suffered was small compared to what Florida has gone through but I personally know one family that lost their home. Starting over after losing everything — it’s tough.
Right now, in Fort Myers, a local chef, Fritz Caraher, has been cooking up pork chops, chicken, rice, and vegetables to feed his neighbors in need.
