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MILTON, Fla. (WKRG) — When Hurricane Isaias hit the Gulf Coast, devastating parts of Northwest Florida and South Alabama, Feeding the Gulf Coast took its work on the road.

According to a Feeding the Gulf Coast news release, since the storm passed, nearly 350,000 pounds of food and emergency supplies have been distributed to communities affected by the storm.

“Our teams are working alongside community partners across South Alabama and the Florida Panhandle to reach affected families and respond to emerging needs,” the release said.

Feeding the Gulf Coast immediately responded in the aftermath of Hurricane Isaias, setting up distribution sites for food and water. (Photo courtesy of Feeding the Gulf Coast)

Many people are dealing with damage to their homes and some are still without power, resulting in unexpected expenses.

“When a hurricane causes this level of damage, many of our neighbors are left facing immediate challenges, including access to food and clean water,” said Michael Ledger, president and CEO of Feeding the Gulf Coast. “Our priority is getting food, water and essential supplies to affected communities as quickly as possible. We are working closely with our partners to respond to immediate needs and will continue providing assistance as communities begin the long process of recovery.”

Those needing food assistance can visit the Feeding the Gulf Coast website for local food pantries and distributions or for disaster response updates.

Upcoming distributions:

Wednesday, Oct. 14

• Billory Baptist Church, 9 a.m.
  8162 Stillwater Cove, Navarre
• Calvary Chapel of Fort Walton Beach, 9:30 a.m.
  99 Eglin Pkwy Ste 2, Fort Walton Beach
• Caring & Sharing of South Walton, 9 a.m.
  112 Lynn Drive, Santa Rosa Beach
• First Baptist Church of Holt
  551 Southside Drive, Holt
• Niceville Catholic Outreach, 9 a.m.
  1200 Valparaiso Boulevard, Niceville

Thursday, Oct. 15

• Faith Fellowship Assembly, 9 a.m.
  3253 Highway 2, Bonifay
• First Baptist Church in Milton, 10 a.m.
  6797 Caroline Street, Milton
• FUM Serving The Hungry Plus
  315 North Tarragona Street, Pensacola
• Niceville Catholic Outreach, 9 a.m.
  1200 Valparaiso Boulevard, Niceville
• Warrington Emergency Aid Center, 11 a.m.
  406 South Navy Boulevard, Pensacola

Friday, Oct. 16

• Caring & Sharing of South Walton, 9 a.m.
  112 Lynn Drive, Santa Rosa Beach
• Warrington Emergency Aid Center, 11 a.m.
  406 South Navy Boulevard, Pensacola

Saturday, Oct. 17

• First Church of God in Christ
  798 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Crestview
• ICNA Relief USA, 8 a.m.
  800 East Highway 90, Bonifay
• Project Hope Recovery Center
• 3690 North Highway 90, Crestview