September 21, 2004

World Hunger Fund Provides Hurricane Relief

The World Hunger Fund has responded to a request for aid from the Florida Mission Center for hurricane relief efforts. A donation of $5,000 was sent in September to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, an organization founded through the Orlando Community of Christ in the 1980s.

The contribution from the Community of Christ World Hunger Fund will help Second Harvest and its more than 450 member agencies to provide needed services following the impact of recent hurricanes and tropical storms. These agencies serve a six-county area. Financial officer for the Florida USA and Southeast USA Mission Centers Greg Savage reported, “Funds are needed to keep the extra demand for food moving through their system.”

Local church members, friends, and the Florida Mission Center provide regular support to Second Harvest by donating dollars, food, and volunteer hours. In response to additional needs following the hurricanes, Savage said, “Members of several denominations and the Orlando general community helped fill two tractor trailer trucks with food items.”

Because of damage from the storms, communication and travel has been difficult in the southern United States and the Caribbean. Church leaders are actively involved in damage assessment and providing support for these areas. Additional funding will be considered as more information becomes available.

Visit www.CofChrist.org/hunger/news.asp for updates. Donations to the World Hunger Fund are greatly appreciated and continue to make this outreach possible.

-Kendra Friend reporting

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