By Cat Bui, California Institute of the Arts, Alex Aguilar, California Institute of the Arts, JAmes Esparza, California Institute of the Arts, Alex Gaines, California Institute of the Arts

It costs about 60 cents for one can of food and about 80 dollars to send it where it needs to go, even more for storage. When sending help to those struck by disaster, eliminate the middle man by sending cash. Cash can provide food, water, medical supplies, shelter and so much more.