CASTILIAN SPRINGS, Tenn. -- Tennesseans are known for their big hearts, and people in Sumner County are living up to that distinction.

Video: Boy Scouts Distribute Food To Tornado Victims

J.J. Norman knew about the tornado that tore through Castilian Springs, but when he got his first glimpse of the devastation, he knew he had to help his neighbors.

He decided to rally his scout troop and youth group to help him help others.

They were busy on Wednesday delivering food and water to those who were affected by the storms and assisting in cleanup efforts.

Outback Steakhouse cooked up food and the Boy Scouts helped distribute it throughout the neighborhoods.

"It's my job as a citizen and as a Christian," said Norman.

Cragfont Baptist Church opened its doors to its neighbors in need, and nearby businesses pitched in to help the church help the victims.

"We've gotten the toilet paper from Gallatin Cares and the packets that somebody can use at home," said volunteer Jon Weidner.

Susan Guffey braved the chilly winds on Wednesday to help the victims of a destroyed house salvage what they could.

"I'm a believer, and I believe in the scriptures and it saying, 'Do unto others as you'd have them do to you,'" said Guffey.

"It just brings us closer together," said Norman.

Local hospitals have used a lot of blood to treat people hurt by the tornadoes.

The Red Cross said one way the public can help is to donate blood to replenish the supply.