“Proactive preparation for a disaster is critical for our community,” CFHH Executive Director Janet Ryan said in a statement. “Prior to a disaster, the Houston Food Bank routinely prepares trailers of food to distribute throughout the 18 counties they serve should a disaster arise. They work with partner organizations [such as CFHH] ... so that food can be quickly deployed in case of a disaster.”
Cy-Fair Helping Hands distributes food, goods and services to the local homeless population on a regular basis.
The big picture
Ryan said those who are already struggling financially have very limited resources at their disposal in the event of a disaster. Families and individuals may find themselves in dire need when facing unexpected situations, such as:
- Job loss
- Reduced wages
- Illness
- Divorce
- Inflation
Cy-Fair Helping Hands, founded in 2010, has 130 regular volunteers who serve in various capacities, and all funding comes from community donations, churches and businesses in the area.
- Cy-Fair Helping Hands currently provides food to more than 2,000 people monthly.
- The nonprofit expects the number of people needing assistance to increase during an emergency.
- CFHH volunteers are prepared to be in place when the need arises.
