United Way of Southwest Alabama joined Morning Star Missionary Church and community volunteers on October 15 for a special Hurricane Isaias relief distribution that served 360 individuals from 128 households in Monroeville.

Morning Star Missionary Church, located at 1178 State Route 21, regularly provides food assistance to the community. The church and United Way organized this additional distribution to help meet increased needs following Hurricane Isaias. Together with community volunteers, the team distributed food and served 200 meals to residents affected by the storm.

“Morning Star Missionary Church already plays an important role in addressing food insecurity in Monroeville, and their willingness to organize an additional distribution following Hurricane Isaias speaks to their commitment to this community,” said Lindsay Lum, Director of Community Impact for United Way of Southwest Alabama and Chair of Mobile County VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster). “Having trusted community partners ready to respond makes a tremendous difference after a disaster. Together, we can meet immediate needs while continuing to identify and address the challenges families face during recovery.”

While the distribution helped address immediate food needs, residents continue to face challenges related to storm damage. Debris and fallen tree removal remain among the community’s primary concerns, and some households are still without electricity.

United Way thanks Morning Star Missionary Church and the community volunteers who helped make the additional distribution possible. Their ongoing commitment to serving Monroeville provides an important foundation for community recovery.

Photos: Photographs from the Monroeville Hurricane Isaias relief distribution are available for viewing and download at https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD7JAg.

 

How to Support Hurricane Isaias Relief and Recovery

United Way encourages individuals, businesses, and organizations to join AT&T in supporting communities recovering from Hurricane Isaias. Donors can select the Alabama or Florida county they wish their contribution to benefit.

• Donate Online: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/f/6bgp/n?vid=1svsgc
• Text to Give: Text ISAIAS26 to 91999 and follow the instructions to complete a donation.
• Scan the QR Code: Scan the QR code accompanying this release to access the donation form.

All contributions to the Community Crisis Fund will support Hurricane Isaias relief and recovery efforts.

 Connecting Communities with Resources

Residents seeking assistance with storm-related cleanup can contact Crisis Cleanup at 800-451-1954. Cleanup assistance is free, but help is not guaranteed due to demand.

Individuals and families seeking assistance with food, housing, utilities, health care, and other essential needs can dial United Way 2-1-1 or call 888-421-1266. The service is free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

For additional Hurricane Isaias recovery information and community resources, visit https://uwswa.org/need-help/disaster-assistance/community-crisis-fund/