Help Your Neighbors Brace for Hurricane Season
Hurricane season is here. While we all hope for quiet skies, being prepared makes all the difference when a storm approaches.
At Eden’s Table, we work double-time during storm season to ensure families have what they need before, during, and after a hurricane. Whether you are getting your own household ready or looking for ways to support your community, here is how you can prepare and give back.
1. Get Your Household Ready First
You can’t pour from an empty cup. Before a storm threatens, make sure your family has:
Water: 1 gallon per person per day, for at least 3 days.
Food: A 3-day supply of non-perishable, easy-to-prepare food.
Power-free tools: A manual can opener, flashlights, and extra batteries.
Medications: At least a week's supply of critical prescriptions.
2. Most-Needed Donations for the Pantry
When a hurricane is tracking our way, our shelves clear out incredibly fast. If you are able to donate, these are the items that make the biggest impact because they require no cooking, no refrigeration, and no electricity.
Essential Proteins & Meals
Canned tuna, chicken, and salmon
Canned stews, chili, and hearty soups
Peanut butter and almond butter
Quick Carbs & Energy
Granola bars, protein bars, and cereal bars
Crackers and pretzels
Dry cereal and oatmeal packets
Fruit & Hydration
Canned fruits (with pull-tabs) or fruit cups
Applesauce pouches
Shelf-stable milk or plant milks
Bottled water and electrolyte drinks
Beyond Food
Manual can openers (we always run out of these!)
Baby formula and diapers
Wet wipes and hand sanitizer
3. How to Drop Off Your Donations
You can bring your donations to the pantry Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
A quick tip: Please check expiration dates before dropping items off. Our volunteers have to sort through every item, and we cannot distribute expired food to families in need.
Thank you for looking out for one another. Together, we can make sure our community stays safe, fed, and resilient this season.
