GLADES COUNTY, Fla. — As Glades County works to recover from the destruction brought by Hurricane Milton, volunteers and the school district are coming together to help families in need.
Volunteers have been working around the clock to get food to those affected by the storm. Last week, a series of tornadoes destroyed dozens of homes, leaving many struggling to rebuild.
Now, the Glades County School District is stepping up with staff and volunteers to pack hundreds of meals, one box at a time.
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Glades County volunteers work to feed families after Hurricane Milton
“We probably had 25 to 30 people show up, from school board members to local residents,” said Mark Wilson, who works in food service and is helping with the effort. “We couldn’t keep up with putting the food out fast enough,” he added.
Wilson said they’ve already packed more than 2,000 meals for the community. He …