Milton, Fla. – After a recent storm left streets littered with fallen branches and whole trees, Voyage Church stepped up as a hub for disaster relief. Lead pastor John Teele recalled the overwhelming response: “My thought was you’d walk out and there would be a few people who needed help, but every single house in every single neighborhood had damage. It was a little overwhelming at first, honestly.”

Partnerships bring needed supplies

Calls for assistance poured in, prompting Mtn 2 Sea Ministries to deliver cabinets stocked with non‑perishable food and generators. Disaster Aid USA and the Cajun Navy Ground Force arrived with additional equipment and volunteers, expanding the church’s capacity to serve. “These organizations coming from the outside have so much equipment that we don’t have, but we have the connections,” Teele said, praising the collaborative effort.

Volunteers work around the clock

For three consecutive days, volunteers have gathered each morning at the church, dividing into teams to tackle jobs of every size. So far they have completed more than 100 of the 300+ requests logged at the start of the week. One homeowner recounted how a crew cleared six trees that blocked her front door, allowing her to exit safely after crawling out a window.

Power, meals and prayer

With many homes still without electricity, volunteers have distributed generators to families in need. Debris is moved to the curb for municipal pickup, and each visit concludes with a brief prayer, reflecting the congregation’s commitment to serve both physically and spiritually. “There are so many people volunteering here who have needs of their own, yet they’re willing to go and serve others knowing they themselves will also be taken care of,” said Shauna Teele, co‑lead pastor. “It’s really seeing scripture come to life in a real, tangible way.”

Hot meals for the week

Voyage Church has also partnered with Mercy Chefs to provide hot dinner meals throughout the week, ensuring that families have nourishment while they rebuild. Residents are encouraged to follow the church’s social‑media channels for updates on meal distribution and additional assistance.

The coordinated effort illustrates how faith‑based organizations can lead community recovery, leveraging partnerships, resources and a spirit of service to lift the burden from storm‑hit families in Milton.

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