I have read the same thing. The Red Cross is not asking for canned goods. However, I bet a lot of other relief agencies are. There are lots of church groups involved.
Hurricane Sandy Canned Food and Water Relief Drive
Brooklyn, NY (PRWEB) October 31, 2012
Hurricane Sandy came and left behind its wrath, leaving many without shelter, electricity, food and water. As we look at the damage we ask ourselves, “What can we do?” Metrostar Home Health Products is hosting a canned goods and water relief campaign to help those in need during these disastrous times .
http://news.yahoo.com/metrostar-home-health-products-hurricane-sandy-canned-food-141227927.html
That is excellent information, ilovesarah. Thank you for posting that. My church is accepting donations for the victims also.