Most of the East and Gulf coasts have been struck in some capacity by the category 4 Hurricane Ida. Many have been left without power, and with flood and tornado damage to homes and businesses. With that much damage, it is hard to recover quickly. Here is a list of some of the top relief companies.

Mercy Chefs

This disaster relief fund was founded after Hurricane Katrina by Gary LeBlanc. Mercy Chef’s mission is to provide professionally prepared, restaurant-quality meals to victims, volunteers and first responders in the aftermath of natural disasters and national emergencies. The fund partners with like-minded organizations and communities across the country to provide relief for affected areas.

United Way of Southeast Louisiana

This organization is currently on the ground in the area to assist immediate needs and shelter for those impacted by the storm. With the help of donations and assistance, volunteers can remain in the region to help families greatly affected by the storm.

World Central Kitchen

The non-profit organization run by Chef Jose Andres has been assisting communities in need this month. Starting in Haiti feeding those in need from an earthquake, the team flew to New Orleans before the storm hit land. The team was up early the morning after the storm to make meals for local shelters around the city.

AmeriCares

Currently AmeriCares is responding to the aftermath of Hurricane Ida in Louisiana and Mississippi and is also matching donations in hopes of reaching a goal of $500,000. Once they are done helping in these states and it is safe to travel, AmeriCares will be assessing and helping with the damage in the hardest-hit communities.