This Summer, Storm Prep Is Critical for Florida’s Food Banks

For most people, “storm preparedness” means gathering bottled water and essentials, topping off the gas tank, and keeping one eye on the news. But what does it mean for the local food bank?

As Central Florida’s emergency food supply, Second Harvest Food Bank starts working on its storm prep checklist well in advance. When the new year begins, we’ve already begun stocking up on shelf-stable goods (canned vegetables, peanut butter, and pantry staples) and foods that can be prepared and eaten, even when the power goes ou