The Need
After multiple rounds of tornadoes and hurricane-like winds swept across Midwestern and Southern states, thousands of individuals and families were left displaced, shattered, and without access to food, water, and electricity. Mercy Chefs swiftly mobilized disaster response teams to serve hot meals within 24–48 hours to vulnerable communities in Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas.
Our Contribution
One of our focuses at the Robinson Foundation is to create an immediate solutions to immediate needs that leave those affected in a better place than before. In 2023, we donated $150,000 in support of Mercy Chefs’ disaster relief efforts to make our total contribution to this wonderful organization $900,000.
The Impact
Mercy Chefs used our grant funds to purchase vital supplies and groceries to prepare hot, nutritious meals during various disasters in Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas. Beyond the onsite distribution sites, these meals were delivered to shelters, public schools, elderly homes, residential areas, and many communities that had gone without assistance for days. These contributions have empowered victims, volunteers, and emergency responders to find hope through God’s love amidst disaster and hardship.