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Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Convoy of Hope Delivers 100,000 Pounds of Relief Supplies to Texas Hill Country Impacted by July 4 Flooding
SPRINGFIELD, Mo., July 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Within hours of the historic Fourth of July flooding in the Texas Hill Country, Convoy of Hope sprang into action, coordinating with local churches, mobilizing volunteers and loading multiple tractor trailers with needed relief supplies. By Saturday afternoon, the first of many semitrucks rolled into the communities impacted by the flooding. Across multiple counties and towns, including Kerrville, Convoy of Hope is on the ground distributing food, water, hygiene supplies, baby kits and cleaning kits to people in need. "We seek to bring the right resources to the right places at the right time," said Stacy Lamb, Convoy of Hope's Vice President of Disaster Services. "Over 100,000 pounds of resources have been sent and 10,000 people have currently been served." Convoy of Hope's Disaster Services team is consistently among the first to respond to disasters at home and around the world. This team is highly regarded for its scalable response and distribution model, which uses several warehouses, a specialized disaster response fleet and a highly-trained team of staff and volunteers to respond to disasters quickly and effectively. "We want to help as many people as we can for as long as we can," said Lamb. "We are partnering with local churches across the region in Kerr County, Burnet County, San Sabo County and Tom Green County in our initial, early recovery phase." "We're thankful it's not just a weekend thing," said Mario Calderón, Executive Pastor of Creative Arts at Gateway Fellowship in San Antonio. "They're going to be here to help develop a disaster response plan to help us rebuild Kerr County." "Disasters like this don't end when the flood waters recede. That's just the beginning," said Ethan Forhetz, Convoy of Hope's national spokesperson. "We're committed to walking with these families to restore hope and ensure no one is left behind in the recovery process." Follow Convoy's response online for daily updates, videos and media assets at Convoy of Hope is a global, faith-based organization that serves vulnerable communities. By partnering with local churches, businesses, civic organizations and government agencies, Convoy has strategically offered help and hope in more than 130 countries around the world. Since its founding in 1994, Convoy of Hope has served 300 million people and counting. Media ContactJon D. WilkeConvoy of Hope Media Relations Representative (270) 293-7818jon@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Convoy of Hope
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Friendly Stray Cat Plays Hard to Get Until She Hears the Word 'Hungry'
Friendly Stray Cat Plays Hard to Get Until She Hears the Word 'Hungry' originally appeared on PetHelpful. Earning the trust of a rescue pet is difficult enough, but enticing a stray animal to come close enough to capture is its own adventure. Even though not everyone will successfully track down and capture a stray cat, anyone could find the right strategy, accessories, and time to catch a sneaky cat. Just ask musician @cloudfactoryofficial! He was helping Convoy of Hope build houses in Moatsville, West Virginia, on June 9 when the sweetest stray cat joined the party. The young humanitarian tried his hardest to win over the fickle feline friend, but the cat was a pro at playing hard to get. However, the musician said a single word that triggered a big reaction in the stray cat. When he asked if she was hungry, she couldn't have been more excited to say yes! Imagine the Cat Distribution System choosing you this way! It can be hard to know whether stray cats like this black and white feline are in need of food, water, or just somewhere to sleep, but helping them meet their needs always feels good. The kind volunteer offered the feral cat a bite of a cat-friendly snack before asking around if anyone knew her. Although she didn't belong to any of the neighbors next door, it did seem likely that she was a local stray cat that others also fed and cared for. Cloud Factory wanted to bring this kitten home in the worst way, but she disappeared again before anyone could find out where she lived. Nevertheless, the home-building volunteers never gave up hope, which uncovered a second miracle only a few days later. OMG, there's a second cat! It seems like this sweetheart may be a mama cat who only recently had her kittens, but she didn't lead her rescuers toward any kittens or nest. She was given a tub of cat food and lots of love when she finally revealed herself, but she didn't seem eager to lead rescuers toward a litter hiding anywhere in the house. Animal rescue stories can be bittersweet, but they're essential for the safety and well-being of millions of stray and rescue pets like these kitties. Thank goodness for kind-hearted souls like this musician who are looking out for them! Friendly Stray Cat Plays Hard to Get Until She Hears the Word 'Hungry' first appeared on PetHelpful on Jun 17, 2025 This story was originally reported by PetHelpful on Jun 17, 2025, where it first appeared.
Cision Canada
19-06-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
EcoFlow Strengthens Disaster Relief Efforts Through New Non-Profit Partnerships Ahead of Hurricane Season
In-kind donations to Convoy of Hope and Footprint Project deliver clean, reliable energy to communities in crisis SEATTLE, June 19, 2025 /CNW/ -- EcoFlow, a leading portable power and eco-friendly energy solutions company, announces the expansion of its disaster relief efforts through new collaborations with non-profits Project Footprint and Convoy of Hope. EcoFlow has so far donated more than $50,000 worth of its portable power stations and solar panels, including flagships DELTA Pro 3, DELTA Pro and DELTA 2 models to the organizations. The company remains committed to further collaborations with its partners as the U.S. enters hurricane season and the federal government predicting up to 19 named hurricanes and five major hurricanes. The donations will provide clean, reliable energy to help first responders and affected communities stay connected with the power grids fail. They mark a significant expansion of EcoFlow's "Power for Rescue" campaign, which delivers renewable energy to disaster-stricken areas to support frontline recovery efforts. New Orleans-based Footprint Project works to deploy off-grid, mobile solar generators for community-based disaster relief and recovery efforts. They also educate communities on how solar power can be used to build disaster resilience. "We're proud to partner with EcoFlow to deliver sustainable response technology when and where it's needed most," said Jamie Swezey, Program Director at Footprint Project. "EcoFlow's sustainable technology will help us to not only power critical relief operations during disasters but also train communities to build long-term resilience." Convoy of Hope, based in Springfield, Mo., is a faith-based organization providing food supplies, and humanitarian services to impoverished or otherwise vulnerable populations throughout the world, including communities affected by disasters. "We at Convoy of Hope are incredibly grateful to share our recent partnership and collaboration with EcoFlow," said Convoy of Hope Vice President of Public Engagement Ethan Forhetz. "Their generous donation of generators will help equip our Disaster Services team to service communities and families." Powering Relief, Restoring Hope When disaster strikes, power becomes a lifeline. Whether charging a phone to reach loved ones, keeping medical devices running, powering a satellite link or simply lighting a darkened shelter, access to dependable power brings relief and emotional reassurance. This is the driving force behind EcoFlow's "Power for Rescue" initiative, which operates under the company's broader corporate social responsibility program " Power for All." Since its launch, "Power for Rescue" has partnered with multiple frontline organizations around the world to ensure critical energy support reaches those who need it most, when they need it most. EcoFlow partnered with the Special Forces Charitable Trust in the wake of Hurricane Helene in September and donated portable power stations to vulnerable North Carolina households during recovery. In preparation for future emergencies, the company collaborated with the nonprofit Red Lightning to preposition portable power stations and solar panels in Florida. EcoFlow went on to respond to the devastating wildfires in Southern California earlier this year by supporting first responders with portable power solutions and essential supplies. The company provided power solutions and comfort items to evacuees from the Eaton Fire in Altadena, Calif., enabling families to charge their devices and power critical equipment in shelters with limited access to electricity. Meanwhile, EcoFlow's collaboration with Footprint Project is already delivering community-level impact as its donated products supported a hands-on workshop training local responders in solar and microgrid tech to enhance community resilience ahead of the hurricane season. To make these types of solutions more accessible, the company will be offering a selection of its emergency-ready power stations such as DELTA Pro Ultra, DELTA Pro 3 and more at discounted prices during the upcoming Prime Day. About EcoFlow Power For Rescue "EcoFlow Power For Rescues" is a program under EcoFlow's corporate social responsibility initiative, EcoFlow Power For All, dedicated to providing rescue power. Its motto is "Always Reliable. Anywhere. Anytime." During emergencies such as the 2023 Hawaii wildfires in the USA, the 2023 Morocco earthquake, the 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake in Japan, and the 2024 Rio Grande do Sul floods in Brazil, this program provided reliable, flexible, and clean power support to rescue agencies, affected hospitals, and shelters. About Footprint Project Footprint Project provides renewable energy equipment and training to communities affected by climate disasters and humanitarian crises. Footprint Project develops and deploys mobile solar microgrid networks in climate-vulnerable regions to support critical services during power outage events and trains local responders on effective use. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit service organization, their mission is to help build back greener after climate disasters by providing cleaner energy infrastructure to communities in crisis. About Convoy of Hope Convoy of Hope is a global, faith-based organization that serves vulnerable communities. By partnering with local churches, businesses, civic organizations, and government agencies, Convoy has strategically offered help and hope in more than 130 countries around the world. Since its founding in 1994, Convoy of Hope has served 300 million people and counting. Visit to learn more. About EcoFlow EcoFlow is a leading provider of eco-friendly energy solutions, committed to powering a new world. Since its founding in 2017, EcoFlow has aimed to be the FIRST in power solutions — Flexible, Innovative, Reliable, Simple, and Thorough — for individuals and families, whether at home, outdoors or on the go. With a smart manufacturing center in China, and headquarters in the USA, Germany and Japan, EcoFlow has empowered over 5 million users in 140 markets worldwide. For more information, visit
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Home Depot employees help fill disaster kits for Georgians ahead of hurricane season
After Hurricane Helene devastated parts of Georgia last year, there is an effort to get supplies ready in case of another big storm. Channel 2's Lori Wilson went to the Home Depot Treehouse on Tuesday, where volunteers helped Georgia get ready. Hundreds of volunteers from the company worked hard to put together disaster kits so Georgians will be ready when needed. 'From paper towels to PPE and masks, to different cleaning goods,' is what Erin Izen with the Home Depot Foundation said the kits included. Izen said Home Depot did an event just like this last year after Hurricane Helene devastated parts of Georgia, killing 37 people and causing more than $6 billion in property and economic damage. TRENDING STORIES: Water shooting into the air after massive main break in DeKalb County Marjorie Taylor Greene weighs in on college student facing deportation after wrongful traffic stop 3 dead, 2 injured in tractor-trailer crash that left I-75 shut down for hours They partnered with Convoy of Hope, an organization that provides clean-up and relief supplies for people around the world when disaster strikes. 'Each one of these kits is hope for a disaster survivor,' said Stacy Lamb, VP of disaster response for Convoy of Hope. Lamb said this year they're not waiting for a storm to hit. Instead, they're getting ready before hurricane season starts in June. The Home Depot kits will be the first supplies stored in Convoy's brand-new Southeast region disaster warehouse that will open at the end of the summer. 'We want to respond quickly and effectively all throughout the United States, including here in Georgia,' Lamb said. 'One of our core values is giving back, not just here in Atlanta, but all across the United States where we have stores,' Izen said.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
SpartanNash Hosts Mass Volunteer Event, Packing 500,000 Meals for Families in Crisis
Company celebrates its signature Helping Hands Day in support of nonprofit partner Convoy of Hope with $1.7 million in product donations and a $100,000 check to aid disaster relief efforts GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Food solutions company SpartanNash® (the "Company") (Nasdaq: SPTN) advanced its commitment to disaster relief by mobilizing 850 volunteers for its annual Helping Hands Day. This year, the company packed 500,000 meals and 5,000 hygiene kits, an estimated retail value of $1.7 million, to help communities in crisis. Each box packed will feed a family of four for one week and will be distributed by nonprofit partner Convoy of Hope® to disaster-affected areas across the U.S. In addition, Convoy of Hope was presented with a check for $100,000 from the SpartanNash Foundation. "As a People First company, it's not just about food – it's about giving people hope when they need it most. Our mission is simple: to deliver the ingredients for a better life – and that means showing up when people need us most," said SpartanNash CEO Tony Sarsam. "In a world where crises and natural disasters are growing more frequent, we're proud to ramp up our efforts and partner with our suppliers and Convoy of Hope to bring these meals to those who need them across the country." Associates from SpartanNash; supplier partners from W.K. Kellogg Foundation®, Hormel®, Country Fresh® Dairy, Del Monte Foods™, Kellanova™, Quaker® and more; student volunteers from Calvin University; and nonprofit partners Convoy of Hope, Operation Homefront® and Folds of Honor® all packed 15 18-wheelers of food. Donations were collected by supplier partners including: Seneca® Foods – Green Giant® Vegetables Del Monte Foods™ – Canned Fruit and Pasta Sauce Kraft Heinz™ – Kraft Mac & Cheese™ and Kool-Aid® Sun-Maid® – Sun-Maid Raisins Country Fresh® Dairy – Aseptic Milk General Mills® – Nature Valley® Granola Bars Kellanova – Kelloggs® Zesta® Original Crackers Hometown Foods® – Hungry Jack® Pancake Mix Winland Foods™ – Creamette® Pasta Hormel® – SPAM® PepsiCo® – Rice-A-Roni® and Pasta Roni® The J.M. Smucker Company™ – Smuckers® Jelly W.K. Kellogg Foundation – Kellogg's® Rice Krispies® Cereal StarKist® Company – StarKist® Tuna PIM Brands, Inc. – Welch's® Fruit Snacks Musco Family Olive Co.® – Pearls Olives™ Procter & Gamble – Oral-B® Toothbrushes and Ivory® Soap Emmerson Brands™ – Suave® Shampoo Colgate® – Toothpaste Gojo® – Purell® Hand Sanitizer Haleon® – Sensodyne® Toothpaste Helping Hands Day meal boxes also included Our Family® Canned Chicken, Canned Pasta, Soup and Peanut Butter. In 2024, Convoy of Hope responded to 53 disasters in the U.S. The team was on the frontlines serving over 700,000 people by distributing over 14 million pounds of food in 328 communities. Last year, SpartanNash's contribution helped families affected by Hurricanes Beryl and Helene, as well as communities in the Carolinas during Thanksgiving. "SpartanNash's unwavering commitment and partnership in disaster relief has been so valuable for us," said Convoy of Hope Vice President, Public Engagement Ethan Forhetz. "Their support ensures that when disaster strikes, we can respond immediately, bringing hope, comfort and essential supplies to families in crisis." For more information or to donate to Convoy of Hope, visit About SpartanNashSpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. Committed to fostering a People First culture, the SpartanNash family of Associates is 20,000 strong. SpartanNash operates two complementary business segments – food wholesale and grocery retail. Its global supply chain network serves wholesale customers that include independent and chain grocers, national retail brands, e-commerce platforms, and U.S. military commissaries and exchanges. The Company distributes products for every aisle in the grocery store, from fresh produce to household goods to its OwnBrands, which include the Our Family® portfolio of products. On the retail side, SpartanNash operates nearly 200 brick-and-mortar grocery stores, primarily under the banners of Family Fare®, Martin's Super Markets® and D&W Fresh Market®, in addition to dozens of pharmacies and fuel centers with convenience stores. Leveraging insights and solutions across its segments, SpartanNash offers a full suite of support services for independent grocers. For more information, visit Any Company Names or Brand Names mentioned above are the Trademarks of their respective owners. All rights with respect to those Trademarks are reserved by their respective holders. CONTACT: Adrienne Chance SVP and Chief Communications Officer SpartanNash press@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE SpartanNash Sign in to access your portfolio
