KRIS 6 is compiling a list of donation stations supporting those affected by the fires in Sinton.
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United Way of the Coastal Bend - United Way of the Coastal Bend established a Fire Disaster Relief Fund to raise donations for residents affected by fires in Sinton and surrounding areas. The fund will help support relief efforts and local nonprofit agencies providing direct services to those needing assistance.
"We want to do all we can to support residents affected by the wildfires," United Way of the Coastal Bend President and CEO Stephanie Jordan said. "They will need the community’s help in the weeks and months ahead as they recover from their losses."
100% of the donations received will go toward response and relief efforts in the Coastal Bend. Those who wish to donate to United Way of the Coastal Bend’s Fire Disaster Relief Fund, click here.
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Church Unlimited Portland and Rockport Fulton are joining forces to provide relief and support for those affected. Both locations will serve as community donation hubs, accepting essential items to aid families in need.
Community-Wide Donation Drive
Church Unlimited invites the community to contribute much-needed supplies, including:
• Nonperishable food
• New toiletries (toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, feminine products, shampoo, conditioner, razors, undergarments, socks, etc.)
• New sleeping bags and pillows
• New backpacks and school supplies
• Bottled water
Donation Drop-Off Locations & Hours:
Church Unlimited Portland – 1860 Billy G Webb Drive, Portland, TX 78374
Thursday, March 6: 10 AM – 8 PM
Friday, March 7: 10 AM – 8 PM
Church Unlimited Rockport Fulton – 902 Main St, Rockport, TX 78382
Thursday, March 6: 10 AM – 8 PM
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Corpus Christi City Libraries - According to a press release from the city of Corpus Christi's Office of Emergency Management, each of the city libraries will have a donation bin set out to gather supplies for victims of the San Patricio County area fires.
Items can be placed during regular business hours, with the city encouraging the donation of supplies like -
- New clothing (particularly underwear)
- Non-perishable food
- Hand-operated can openers
- Toiletries
- Cleaning supplies
- Baby essentials
- Bedding items
- Kitchen supplies
The library locations and hours are -
- Janet F Harte Public Library - 2629 Waldron Rd., Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Dr. Clotilde P Garcia Public Library - 5930 Brockhampton St.
- Monday - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Tuesday - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. & 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Wednesday - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. & 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Thursday - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. & 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Friday - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- La Retama Public Library - 805 Comanche St., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tuesday - Friday
- Ben F. McDonald Public Library - 4044 Greenwood Dr., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday - Friday
- Owen R Hopkins Public Library - 3202 McKenzie Rd., Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Anita & W.T. Neyland Public Library - 1230 Carmel Pkwy.
- Monday - 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Tuesday - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Wednesday/Thursday - 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Friday - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
New Beginnings Fellowship (121 S. McCall Street) - Their clothing closet is also open from 9-12 today for families who need help.
FBC Sinton Children's Ministry (320 W Borden Street) - Accepting donations today from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to 1 p.m. and from 5 to 8 p.m.
Ranchero's Bar & Grill- Rancheros (404 N Vineyard St) - Offering free breakfast and dinner to all evacuees, supporting Sinton.
Sassy Kat Boutique (15122 Northwest Boulevard) — On Wednesday morning, Sassy Kat Boutique announced on its Facebook page that it would be collecting clothing for families who lost their homes in yesterday's fires. They will be accepting donations from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 6 p.m.
First Baptist Church Sinton - (320 W Borden St) - If you would like to donate, drop-off locations include: First Baptist Church from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to 1 p.m., then 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Ático del Ángel: Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. to 1 p.m. and then Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. For those who need food: Sacred Heart Church Food Pantry 11 a.m. Monetary donations can be made at the First Odem State Bank in Sinton
Fire victims can contact the American Red Cross located at the San Patricio County Fairgrounds for assistance.
