I know for a fact that much to the stuff we shipped to a location, and that transferred to a friend who delivered it during Katrina made the lives of many in smaller shelters better. The bigger organizations did not, at first and sometimes at all, for a number of reasons, get supplies to folks that needed them. The supply deliveries people made did get them water filters, batteries, lights, gas for generators, medical supplies, clothing, and much more. Was it Semi loads - no, but it often was pickup loads.

When people are in need, sometimes just knowing people are trying to help is a big thing, and anything you get delivered is better than a warehouse full that isn't delivered.

I have a lot more to say but maybe later.