Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston (IMGH) has a yearly project (Operation IMpact) that provides Emergency Food Packs to over 4000 home bound senior citizens in their Meals on Wheels program. The goal is to help these people survive a natural disaster if they must shelter in place and Meals on Wheels can’t make deliveries to them. The emergency food packs include nonperishable foods, bottled water, and emergency information. Some of the foods included are canned stew, canned chili, crackers, canned tuna, raisins, peanuts, oatmeal, and powdered milk.
Years ago, when I was a Relief Society President (church women’s organization), I did some last-minute shopping for an elderly home bound woman in my congregation. Last minute meant not much to choose from in a store that was quickly emptying of food and supplies before a hurricane hit. An Emergency Food Pack in her home would have eliminated the worry and the last-minute rush.
Do you know of anyone who could benefit from having an emergency food kit on their shelf or in a closet? Do you have an elderly neighbor, a friend, or a member of your congregation who should have a kit in their home?
It doesn’t take much money to gather 3 to 5 days of food and water for 1 person. Gift it to someone you know and bring peace of mind to both of you.
