The Small Business Administration's Disaster Assistance Loan Program is also explained. The FEMA for Kids section provides valuable information for children as well as stories from them regarding their experiences during disaster situations. A partnership in disaster response, this organization was founded in the simple belief that the time to prepare for the next disaster is now. Donations may also be made to help in the relief efforts. The Salvation Army - The Salvation Army offers food, shelter, counseling and many other services to disaster victims.
Priority is given to the poor, uninsured and elderly.
Mennonite Disaster Service - This network of various constituencies of the Anabaptist churches, responds to those affected by disasters in North America. It provides clean-up, repairing and rebuilding services. Second Harvest - Second Harvest is the largest charitable hunger relief organization in the United States. Its mission is to feed hungry people by soliciting and distributing food and grocery products through a nationwide network of certified affiliate food banks. The Food Bank of North Carolina is acting as a central collection point for donations from statewide food drives, and other donated inventory from around the country.