Fire destroys Lake Park food pantry that served 400 families
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More than 400 families are without their weekly food supplements after a fire last week destroyed the Community Food & Clothing pantries at
An early morning electrical short
The
All food items, clothing and equipment were wiped out in last week's fire, Club 100 Charities Director
Drier estimated the pantry lost up to
The pantry provides weekly supplemental donations of fresh vegetables, meats, fruits, canned goods, breads and other food items, as well as clothing and personal items to those in need.
Drier and his staff are looking for other ways to supply those donations to families who need them.
Club 100 Charities is working with the church to find another location on its campus to use as a temporary distribution site until the pantry is rebuilt. Drier estimates that could take from three to six months.
"We hope to stay in the same area because many of our clients walk to the food pantry," he said. "We're going to try and stay on campus."
Though it has no food or clothing to distribute yet, Club 100 Charities has received a donation of
The organization also is seeking donations to purchase food, clothing and supplies to stock its temporary pantry.
To donate, visit www.club100usa.org.
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