Donation Drive for those Displaced by the Oklahoma Wildfires

After tragic fires, like the ones that we have seen in central Oklahoma the past few days, there are many things that are in short supply. In the Norman/ Slaughterville, Oklahoma area alone 100 homes have already been devastated by the wildfire. And that is just one of many of the fires that are burning their way through our state. With the surrounding states all on high fire alert, it has been difficult for our firefighters to get any relief, as surrounding states are preparing for the worst themselves and can spare no one for relief efforts. 

• Our HEROIC volunteer firefighters are in great need of water, Gatorade, power bars, and basically anything that can be easily eaten or drank (bananas, oranges, apples, grapes), as they battle the blazes in the whopping 110 degree, Oklahoma sun. Donations of this type can be delivered to the Slaughterville Fire Department at 10701 US HWY 77, Lexington, OK 73051 or the Luther High School Activity Center (just east of the new football field)

• FOR CHILDREN: William Francais, the Fundraising Chairman/Board Member of Heart 4 Children Ministries, contacted me via the Oklahoma Wildfire Donations Drive Facebook Page and said that they are providing children with toys, clothes, books, and such to help with the recovery.  If you know of any families with children who have been displaced, please give them his number, (405) 474-5505.

• The American Red Cross is providing shelter those displaced by evacuations and to the firefighters who are running low on supplies.  They are taking cash donations! You can donate at your local chapter or you can donate online. Just go to the relief efforts page. A minimum $10 donation is required for online donations.

• As I said, many people have lost their homes.  100 in just one of the fires.  These people will have to rebuild their lives from scratch.  Others have been displaced due to evacuations and are in temporary need of the essentials. Thus the Maguire Burn Barn is accepting EVERYTHING! The most essential thing needed include diapers, formula, baby food,  school supplies, food, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, conditioner, and other toiletries, as well as clothes. Other items needed include furniture, appliances, bedding, toys, etc. These items or CHECKS, made payable to the Maguire Community Project, can be delivered or shipped to:

Maguire Burn Barn
9551 E Maguire Rd.
Noble, OK 76068

• The Church of Christ in Noble is taking donations for the victims of the Cleveland County wildfire.  You can take/ send those donations to:

The Church of Christ in Noble

101 N Main St. 

Noble, OK 73068

• Other items including food, clothing, appliances, furniture, bedding, toys, or checks can be delivered between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday (or shipped) to Oklahoma County's three maintenance barns.  CHECKS can be made payable to the Christmas Connection.  Any questions can be directed to Oklahoma County Commissioner Brian Maughn at (405) 824-3120. 

Oklahoma County Maintenance Barn

11500 N Hudson 

OKC, OK 73114 

(or)

7105 S Anderson Road

OKC, OK 73150 

(or)

7321 NE 23 

OKC, OK 73141

• Items also will be accepted at the sheriff's substation at SE 29 and Midwest Boulevard: 

8029 Southeast 29th St.

Midwest City, OK 73110 

• Town of Luther:  Ruby's will be taking doantions today from Noon until 8PM,
  and M-F 7AM-8PM. Victim's of the Fire will be the only community members allowed to shop the Community Center. For any questions please call 277-3911

• Glenpool Area: Sand Springs United Methodist Church is accpeting donations of clothing, toiletries, water, paper goods, pre-packaged food and snacks, and baby items. Anyone who is displaced due to the fires is welcome to come by there and get anything they need for free.

101 W. 38th Street 

Sand Springs, OK 74063

• Mannford Area: Salvation Army accepting water and Gatorade for Firefighters from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sunday

924 South Hudson in Tulsa 

• The Noble Animal Clinic has been housing displaces pets. I'm sure donations of pet food would be appreciated! 

323 S Main St

Noble, OK 73068

If you are a group that is accepting donations and would like to be added to this list, please let me know via email productsnreviews@gmail.com or call (405) 226-6964!

For more info and updated stories/ images of the fires read Oklahoma Wildfires.__________________________________________
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