The 2024 hurricane season has been relentless, with several significant storms. In June, Hurricane Beryl tore through the Caribbean, severely impacting Barbados and parts of Texas, leaving widespread property damage and many residents in need of basic necessities. Later in September, Hurricane Helene formed in the Gulf of Mexico and made landfall in Florida on September 27th. The storm caused widespread devastation, with heavy damage to coastal communities, significant property losses, and hundreds of fatalities. In the aftermath of the hurricane, torrential rains and major flooding affected Georgia, the Carolinas, and nearby states, exacerbating the destruction left in its wake.

DripDrop’s long-standing Impact partners were on the ground immediately, providing assistance and resources to those in need. Global Empowerment Mission ensures that emergency supplies and teams are in place within 24 hours of the disaster, bringing in truckloads of supplies and helping to distribute throughout multiple locations. Heart to Heart International deployed mobile medical units and medical supplies to states impacted by both hurricanes. We are proud to partner with these organizations that respond in a moment's notice.

Certain communities in metro Denver experience significant challenges with food insecurity and limited access to essential resources. These resource shortages create barriers to achieving good health, well-being, and economic stability for those affected.

In response, DripDrop teamed up with the Denver Rescue Mission, Dry Bones Denver, and the CU Street Medicine team to provide crucial support to these vulnerable populations.

A recent dengue outbreak in Honduras has left communities increasingly vulnerable to dehydration-related illnesses. Limited access to healthcare and essential resources makes it challenging to manage the effects of the disease, heightening the risk of further complications from dehydration.

DripDrop’s donations to Heart to Heart International helped combat dehydration in the affected communities. Through a collaboration between Heart to Heart International and Food For The Poor, DripDrop was distributed to clinics and families in need. Hydration is crucial not only in dengue treatment but also in preventing dehydration in various other health conditions, especially among the elderly in these communities.

High temperatures, heavy gear, and long response times all pose a threat to firefighters’ hydration and, therefore, safety. Dehydration can not only decrease performance, but it can also lead to health complications such as dizziness, heat stroke, and even heart attack. Proper hydration ensures firefighters can perform at their best, which directly benefits the good of the community.

To help support volunteer fire departments across the US, DripDrop proudly partnered with the National Volunteer Fire Council for the 5th consecutive year in a row! This year, DripDrop donated 400,000 servings to 1,000 volunteer fire departments around the country. We are privileged to have our product trusted by firefighters around the country and are pleased to be able to fuel these heroes in their efforts to keep communities safe.

Rising food insecurity in Metro Nashville is leaving many families, seniors, and children hungry and in need. This situation is further exacerbated by the hot summer months, which can lead to dehydration and further health complications, particularly for vulnerable populations.

DripDrop is stepping in to support The Store Nashville's mission to combat food insecurity. Our donations are helping to ensure that those in need stay hydrated during the scorching summer months.

With frequent, intense heat waves rippling through the U.S., the threat to people’s health drastically increases. Vulnerable populations, such as those living in poverty, are among the most susceptible to serious health risk in relation to extreme heat.

Baby2Baby has partnered with DripDrop to provide electrolytes to communities that are greatly impacted by the extreme heat this summer. We are proud to help support Baby2Baby’s efforts to provide children and families living in poverty with diapers, clothing and all the basic necessities that every child deserves. To date, DripDrop has provided over 600k servings of our electrolyte drink mix to assist Baby2Baby’s important work.

For The Salvation Army divisions across Texas, the Southwest, and Intermountain regions, coping with extreme heat and supporting disaster relief efforts are paramount.

DripDrop plays an integral part in scenarios like these where both the volunteers and beneficiaries of The Salvation Army’s help are in need of hydration to maintain health and well being during demanding efforts and operations. DripDrop has provided over 500k servings across these 3 divisions to help support their many efforts throughout the summer.

Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization that helps families build and improve places to call home. They believe affordable housing plays a critical role in strong and stable communities. HFH builds are supported through thousands of community volunteers each year - working to build safe and affordable homes provided to those in need.

In the blistering summer heat of cities like Denver, Austin, and Nashville, volunteers working for Habitat for Humanity can face challenges in staying hydrated while performing the physically demanding tasks required to build a home. This summer, DripDrop stepped in to supply fast hydration to all the Habitat for Humanity volunteers in these regions, enabling them to continue helping others fulfill their dreams of affordable home ownership.

The rising temperatures in Austin year over year have left many community members in need. From unhoused individuals, to first responders, to park volunteers working to keep the city clean, the extreme heat can cause heat-related injuries that require medical attention.

This summer, we proudly partnered with several Austin-based organizations to support various efforts during the intense heat. We provided DripDrop to volunteers at the Austin Parks Foundation as they worked to keep our parks clean. Additionally, we supported EMS teams in Austin and Travis County, and collaborated with organizations dedicated to assisting unhoused communities in Austin. Through product donations, we can help to prevent unnecessary heat-related emergencies for many individuals.

Childhood food insecurity presents a significant challenge both in the United States and abroad. Shockingly, 1 in 5 children in the U.S. reside in homes where access to adequate food is uncertain. Additionally, natural disasters exacerbate this issue by disrupting food and water supplies, further jeopardizing the well-being of vulnerable children.

Feed the Children is one of DripDrop’s esteemed partners with a mission to end childhood food insecurity at home and abroad. Their mission also extends beyond immediate food assistance to encompass essential needs as well. DripDrop is proud to contribute to their Family Food Box efforts, which contain approx 20 meals and 4 sticks of DripDrop, offering essential hydration in times of need.

In late February, Texas faced its most devastating wildfire on record. Spanning over 1 million acres, the Smokehouse Creek wildfire destroyed hundreds of farms and ranches and killed thousands of livestock. The scale of the disaster left Texas reeling and in urgent need of assistance.

Our partner, The Salvation Army Texas, wasted no time coming together to support the people of Texas as well as the dedicated firefighters who selflessly work to help stop the blaze. The Salvation Army units in Borger and Pampa put together blessing bags that included food, water, wipes, medical supplies, and DripDrop. As of Monday, March 4, The Salvation Army has provided 1,410 meals, 2,080 drinks, 2,192 snacks, 138 Blessing Bags.

In January, Southern California experienced devastating flooding causing extensive damage in the many communities, including South Crest and Shelltown in San Diego. Many neighborhoods in these towns were completely underwater and in need of immediate assistance.

Our partner, Global Empowerment Mission, responded swiftly by mobilizing their resources and arrived in less than 24 hours to the affected region. Their team deployed necessity kits containing DripDrop and other supplies to those in need of hydration during such an exhausting disaster.