November 26, 2012

• Meals and cleaning supplies are being distributed to victims of the massive east coast hurricane
• Multiple distribution sites will be set-up in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania

Joyce Meyer Ministries, through its Hand of Hope missions arm, has partnered with Convoy of Hope, DRADT and the New York Dream Center to bring immediate short-term assistance and aid to the many families and individuals devastated by Hurricane Sandy, which has ravaged much of the east coast.

Hand of Hope, along with the previously mentioned organizations, is providing meals and cleaning supplies to those affected by the storm. Millions have been left without power, homes have flooded or burned, and families have lost loved ones. In order to best meet these needs, Convoy of Hope trucks are being positioned near disaster zones in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, three of the areas hit hardest by Sandy. "We had relief efforts preparing on the ground as the storm was approaching and we are ready to stay and help as long as we possibly can," says David Meyer, CEO of Hand of Hope. "This will be a long-term effort."

About Hand of Hope, Joyce Meyer Ministries World Missions

Joyce Meyer Ministries (JMM) is an international nonprofit organization utilizing media to reach a potential audience of 4.5 billion people. Through its outreach arm, Hand of Hope, JMM impacts the world, providing life-changing global humanitarian and missions relief. In 2011, JMM provided over 31 million meals to support feeding centers in 32 countries and free medical care to over 267,000 people in multiple remote areas. JMM operates 39 children's homes globally and provides disaster, missions and humanitarian aid as well. JMM also operates the Dream Center, an inner-city church and outreach center in North St. Louis.