Winter Storm Is Wreaking Havoc Across the U.S. — Convoy Is Responding
February 5, 2026 | 4:24 p.m.
More than a week after a treacherous ice storm moved through multiple regions, over 45,000 people in Mississippi are still without power. In some areas, where children live below the federal poverty level, the winter storm magnified the significant challenges families were already facing.
In addition to delivering food, water, and other emergency supplies to Mississippi, Convoy of Hope is partnering with Chick-fil-A to distribute thousands of hot meals to those affected. More than 10,000 sandwiches and sides will be delivered this week, offering practical help and tangible hope in times of uncertainty.
January 30, 2026 | 1:30 p.m.
Almost 500,000 people remain without power across the country as communities continue to reel from January’s bitter winter storm. Many residents in the greater Nashville, Tennessee area are still uncertain when service will be restored. Oxford, Mississippi, took the brunt of the winter storm in its region, and Mayersville and Iuka, Mississippi are establishing warming centers for residents without power still battling frigid temperatures.
Convoy of Hope is serving alongside local churches, partners, and state emergency management to deliver essential supplies to communities in need. Shipments of critical items like food, water, blankets, and hygiene kits have been delivered and distributed — and more are on the way.
January 26, 2026 | 12:23 p.m.
Over 800,000 without power
As Winter Storm Fern continues to sweep across the United States, its impact is being felt by more than 800,000 people who are without power as officials struggle to restore service. Heavy snow, ice, and below-freezing temperatures have disrupted daily life for millions.
In many communities, outages are expected to last days. One Mississippi resident was told to prepare for a power outage lasting five to 10 days as crews work through damage caused by ice-laden power lines and fallen trees. For families facing prolonged outages, the consequences quickly extend beyond inconvenience.
When power goes out in winter, households can lose access to heat, clean water to drink or cook with, and safe food to eat — turning a storm into a crisis within hours. Without electricity, well pumps and municipal water systems can fail, grocery stores may close, and homes can become dangerously cold. For elderly residents, families with young children, and those with medical needs, these conditions pose serious health risks.
Convoy of Hope is responding to meet these urgent needs, delivering emergency supplies to affected communities. In Tennessee, local partners are working with Convoy of Hope to distribute bottled water to families who no longer have reliable access to clean drinking water due to power disruptions and system failures.
These partnerships allow aid to move quickly and efficiently, ensuring help reaches people where they are. As conditions evolve, Convoy of Hope continues to coordinate additional distributions to support communities impacted by the storm. Convoy of Hope is committed to walking alongside affected communities for as long as it takes, helping families weather the storm and begin the path toward recovery.
