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On June 7, Farm Share conducted a vital distribution event in Jacksonville, providing families with hurricane supply kits and non-perishable food items. The drive-thru event aimed to assist those in need while enhancing hurricane preparedness. Organized outside Celebration Church, the kits included essential supplies to help families during emergencies. The initiative supports a broader mission to tackle food insecurity and ensure residents are ready for potential disasters during hurricane season.
Jacksonville – On June 7, 2025, Farm Share held a significant free distribution event in Jacksonville aimed at aiding families in hurricane preparedness while also addressing food insecurity. Located outside Celebration Church on the Southside, the event offered vital hurricane supply kits alongside non-perishable food items. This initiative is part of a broader effort that includes nine similar events taking place across Florida.
The distribution commenced at 9 a.m. and operated on a drive-thru only basis until supplies were exhausted, following a first-come, first-served protocol. Organizers from Farm Share reported their goal of assisting at least 1,000 families during this important event.
The hurricane supply kits provided during the event contained a variety of essential items designed to support families should a disaster strike. Included in these kits were non-perishable food options, such as canned goods, meal-ready packets (MREs) featuring pasta, rice, chili, and macaroni, as well as electrolyte drinks. Additionally, each kit included a flashlight with batteries, shelf-stable milk, bottled water, and a toiletry kit containing soap, face towels, and fragrances that would last several days.
Farm Share emphasized the importance of the hurricane supply kits as a foundational step towards ensuring that families are better prepared for potential storm emergencies. This initiative comes on the back of Farm Share’s successful efforts during the last hurricane season, where they delivered over 13 million pounds of food, water, and emergency supplies to various disaster-declared counties across Florida.
To further enhance their preparedness, families were encouraged to supplement their kits with additional essential items. These items included battery-powered radios, first aid kits, portable battery packs for charging cellphones, necessary medications, diapers, baby formula, and essential pet supplies such as food and water. Additional beneficial supplies like aluminum foil, plastic storage containers, cleaning supplies, work gloves, duct tape, and basic tools, including shut-off wrenches, were also recommended.
The distribution event reflects Farm Share’s ongoing commitment to giving back to the Jacksonville community, focusing not just on immediate food assistance but also on long-term preparedness strategies for residents facing natural disasters. The organization works actively to ensure that the most vulnerable populations within the community have access to the resources they need in times of crisis.
Overall, the distribution in Jacksonville marks another step in Farm Share’s mission to support Floridians by enhancing food security and fostering emergency preparedness, especially ahead of hurricane season.
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