News Summary
This weekend, Jacksonville will benefit from a free hurricane preparedness event organized by Farm Share, aimed at supporting local families. Scheduled for Saturday morning at Celebration Church, the drive-thru supplies event will offer hurricane supply kits containing essential non-perishable food items and emergency supplies. With a goal to assist at least 1,000 families, Farm Share emphasizes the importance of community support and long-term readiness as the hurricane season approaches.
Jacksonville will see a significant boost in hurricane preparedness this weekend as Farm Share organizes a free distribution event aimed at supporting local families in need. The event is scheduled for Saturday, June 7, 2025, beginning at 9 a.m. and will take place outside Celebration Church located at 9555 R G Skinner Parkway on Jacksonville’s Southside. Supplies will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, and distribution is strictly drive-thru to accommodate attendees efficiently.
The primary goal of this initiative is to provide hurricane supply kits that are designed to give families a solid starting point for emergency preparedness ahead of hurricane season. Each kit includes a variety of essential non-perishable food items as well as emergency supplies. Farm Share aims to help at least 1,000 families during this distribution event.
The contents of each hurricane supply kit feature non-perishable food items such as canned goods and meal-ready-to-eat packets (MREs), which typically include products like pasta, rice, chili, and macaroni. Additionally, the kits are equipped with shelf-stable milk, bottles of water, and a small flashlight with batteries. Each participant will also receive a toiletry kit that contains soap, face towels, and deodorants sufficient for several days.
Laine Adams, Farm Share’s community events coordinator, expressed the intention behind the kits as a foundational tool that families can build upon as they prepare for potential hurricanes. The organization is committed to assisting families effectively and addressing the community’s needs. To further enhance their emergency readiness, residents are encouraged to complement their hurricane kits with additional vital items such as battery-powered radios, first aid kits, portable battery packs for charging devices, essential medications, baby items, and pet supplies.
Other recommended supplies include aluminum foil, plastic storage containers, cleaning supplies, work gloves, duct tape, and basic tools for emergency situations. This comprehensive approach to hurricane preparation aims to ensure that families have access to not just food but all the necessary items to safeguard themselves during potential disasters.
This distribution event marks a continuation of Farm Share’s dedicated service to Floridians, particularly during critical times like hurricane season. Last year, the organization successfully distributed over 13 million pounds of food, water, and emergency supplies to counties across Florida that had been declared disaster zones.
The event is timely, coinciding with the beginning of hurricane season, a period when many families are actively seeking ways to prepare for possible storms. Individuals seeking further information about hurricane preparedness health and safety are encouraged to view a special program that aired recently, aimed at educating the public about what to do as hurricane season approaches.
In bringing together community resources and support, Farm Share reinforces its commitment to being there for residents in Jacksonville. The organization is focused not just on immediate assistance but also on fostering long-term preparedness within the community, emphasizing a united effort to tackle the challenges posed by hurricanes.
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