This week, one year ago, tropical storm Sandy destroyed parts of the northeast, namely the New Jersey areas around Coney Island. Though some have long forgotten the event, many of the victims affected have not yet recovered from the damages, both material and emotional.

To honor the 180 lives that were claimed by the storm and more than $60 billion in property damage, thousands have come to Coney Island to help in any way they can.

Of the supporters, many chef groups have flocked to the community to provide meals and sustenance for the more than 3,000 who are still suffering from post-Sandy conditions.

Founder of MercyChefs, a "non-profit, faith based, charitable organization committed to serving high quality professionally prepared meals, during local, state and national disasters and emergencies," Gary LeBlanc saw that the community is still great need.

"We can feed the best meal we are capable of feeding -- big generous portions -- and fill them up tonight. But tomorrow they are going to be hungry again," he said. "We also come with a message that can satisfy them for eternity. That is what Mercy Chefs is really about."

LeBlanc, and MercyChefs have already served more than 3,000 Sandy survivors affected by the storm.