Company Prepared to Provide Catering Services to Relief Workers in the Hurricane Katrina Aftermath

Austin's LocalCatering.com has made the necessary preparations to work with disaster recovery project managers and government officials to provide food and beverage to relief workers and evacuees.

Austin, Texas (PRWEB) September 21, 2005 -- Within days of the Hurricane Katrina disaster, LocalCatering.com was approached by multiple contractors developing strategies for the rebuilding of New Orleans and the other affected areas. Employing five years of expertise in coordinating large-scale catering, LocalCatering.com was able to organize mobile kitchens capable of feeding up to 2000 people three meals a day indefinitely.

"It was important that we analyze the best way to meet the needs of the people of New Orleans," says LocalCatering.com President, Enrique Rangel, "We went to our membership for answers."

Pulling from an expansive list of resources, the LocalCatering.com staff was able to catalyze a movement ready to serve the people of the affected region, including staff, supplies, living quarters, and mobile kitchens that could be onsite in a matter of days.

"What we heard from the project managers was that over time they would want to hire the displaced people of the area; so, the staff we brought in would have to be willing to train and eventually phase out," says Rangel.

To no one's surprise, all involved were on board with this plan.

"This isn't just about feeding relief workers. It's about giving these people an opportunity to make new lives for themselves - to determine their own futures."

LocalCatering.com is currently awaiting award notification and designation of when and where their recourses will be required.

"We are ready to serve the people of the Gulf Coast. Just tell us when."

For additional information contact LocalCatering.com publicist, Mercer Black, at (866) 42-CATER or by email to mercer@localcatering.com.

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