Jeannie Coomber is a full time working mother of two. But the dinner she served Wednesday isn't for her family. It's for the Martinez family, whom she met just a few days ago through her friend's Facebook page called Adopt a Family, Hurricane Sandy.
Most of the volunteers and victims are from the Jersey shore.
Jeannie and hundreds of others who "liked" the Facebook page have been making meals, making donations, and making new friends, like Maribel. Maribel and her family lost almost everything they owned when Sandy flooded their Long Branch apartment.
The family is staying in a bed and breakfast subsidized by FEMA. Thanks to the Facebook page, dozens have even offered up their homes. One man even flew in from San Francisco just to help.
These one-time strangers now share meals and intimate stories of loss.
But they say that what they've gained through this experience will last them forever.
Friday, May 24 2013 4:02 PM EDT2013-05-24 20:02:22 GMT
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Coney Island's famed New York Aquarium, devastated by Superstorm Sandy, will partially reopen Saturday, May 25, 2013. The Wildlife Conservation Society on Friday showed members of the media parts of
Coney Island's famed New York Aquarium, devastated by Superstorm Sandy, will partially reopen Saturday, May 25, 2013. The Wildlife Conservation Society on Friday showed members of the media parts of
Friday, May 24 2013 11:12 AM EDT2013-05-24 15:12:21 GMT
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President Barack Obama plans to give the Jersey Shore a boost with a post-Memorial Day visit to showcase recovery efforts in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy.
President Barack Obama plans to give the Jersey Shore a boost with a post-Memorial Day visit to showcase recovery efforts in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:55 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:55:01 GMT
Jersey shore town is celebrating a milestone as it rebuilds from Superstorm Sandy. Belmar officials will reopen their 1.3-mile boardwalk that was destroyed by the October storm.
Jersey shore town is celebrating a milestone as it rebuilds from Superstorm Sandy. Belmar officials will reopen their 1.3-mile boardwalk that was destroyed by the October storm.
Monday, May 20 2013 7:05 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:05:15 GMT
A private country club opened its golf course to the public for a charity tournament to raise money for Superstorm Sandy relief. The Westlake Golf and Country Club in Jackson hosted the event on May 13,
A private country club opened its golf course to the public for a charity tournament to raise money for Superstorm Sandy relief. The Westlake Golf and Country Club in Jackson hosted the event on May 13,
