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September 2011
Moms helping Moms through the fire
This Mom Rita is packing goods to take to the distribution points to be passed out to fire families in need.
This Mom Julie unloads the boxes for families...
This Mom Stephanie hands out supplies to families coming through the distribution lines.
This Mom Angela is giving practical support to each family....
Moms know what a family needs when they are in trouble.
Hungry Kids in a Wild Fire Storm
Children are hot, tired, dirty and worried too about when they are going home..... IF they are going home. Their young lives are turned upside down, no schools are open and life is in a turmoil for them. Moms need lots of baby wipes to try to clean them up daily while they wait. Snacks and meals are provided too.
Much needed help!
Families get needed support in their worst hours of trouble. No home.... only a few items thrown in a car, the kids and a pet. Now what to do? The fires are out..... but their home is destroyed. Everything is needed....
Firefighters and Fire Chiefs ...
The Command Center was crammed with officials and computers and fast operations with the firefighters in the field. No one had time to think about food... so it was a welcome relief to have a burrito from Bullritos put in their hands while they kept working.
We are glad to be able to help these many many heros working to save homes and businesses from the wild fires...
Americans helping Americans
Passing out supplies car by car...
Bread to take to families in line....
Stuffed animals for little ones to hang on to right now...
Hungry guys anxious to eat...
The reality of fighting fires...
This home is (was) 2 blocks from Jack in the Box!
These guys are so tired and hungry!
She's still able to smile!
Nighttime is the worst!
Truck #3 for Magnolia Fire - MAH
We have sent all the socks we had - to the firemen standing in water with wet feet for days now... If you can donate to help please do so..
Panera's sent all sorts of breads for us to give out with this load. We appreciate their support.
Among many other items more sunscreen was passed out - so many hundreds of firefighters standing in the hot sun battling blazes. This is a welcome gift to each one.
Diapers bring tears to the eyes of mothers with babies.. ALL quickly given out.
Baby foods and formula - a never ending need right now. Plus lots of other supplies......
And a special treat... lot's of fresh baked cookies were donated by Magnolia's Bakery. (you guys are stars!) We sent as much as we could on this truck...
Today we pack another one to go at noon today. Last night another subdivision was evacuated at 11 pm. The fire is only 50 percent contained again! Please help and please pray....
Magnolia Area Fire Update
We have sent 2 truckloads of supplies so far... and these items are being gratefully received by families who have had to run to shelters. Fire respects no one, and young and old alike, are waiting side by side, praying and waiting to see if their homes and businesses will be spared the ravages of these fire storms.
School bags are useful for each family to receive supplies and a way to carry them. It's hard to carry more than couple of things without a bag or two. So this will help for all the items we are sending to them.
Every mom is worried about what she is going to do tonight for her baby. 'What am I going to do about formula' MAH knows this need and has sent formula to these in need. This will be thankfully received by each mom. Think about trying to soothe a hungry baby in a shelter! They are tired, nervous and sense the fear around them. Only a bottle will help!
Who remembers to bring their toothbrush when you are rushing from home in a crisis? It's the last thing to think of when important papers are paramount along with kids and pets! These will be a welcome sight tonight for everyone who receives one. We are sending toothpaste too.
These are guest bags with sample size items for traveling families. Combs, deodorant, shaving cream, lotion, soap and a wash cloth inside. These will be given to seniors as they are often the last to receive any supplies.
Blankets, pillows and comforters are sent to the shelters as well. At least families will have something to sleep with tonight. Soft baby blankets and child size pillows are sent also.
We hope they will get some sleep tonight.
Bread is something that can be used to make fast meals with. We sent all sorts of baked goods, pita breads, rolls, sliced breads, pies and sugar free pies and some cakes as well. Hungry children and parents will certainly eat this evening!
We sent rolling carts, bags, plastic tubs and back packs to help families carry the supplies. This is only a partial list of what we sent already. A special thank you to all those who have given to help the needs of others in this terrible crisis! Tomorrow we will send more.... please help!
Texas Wildfires
Some of the wildfires in Texas are not contained yet! We face the potential loss of thousands of homes. It’s very close to us…. 1 ½ hour from our Moms Against Hunger warehouses! I need your help!
The smells of fire are nothing compared to the smell of fear around…. Families are continually being evacuated since Sunday and new neighborhoods are emptied by the hour. Now they are gathered in make shift shelters worried sick about their homes and businesses. Crying children are joined by the silent tears of adults hoping and praying all is spared for each of them. Can you send aid today? Click to donate for aid for these victims.
The officials have made a statewide call for firefighters to join to help. While they battle the inferno’s across our state, we are doing what we can to help families. Working to keep nerves calm while they wait, each father and mother are anxious and trying to keep their children from being afraid.
We know what we need to do to help, but I need your help to do so. I need funding so supplies can be bought to help them. I need food, water and supplies for the short term use of shelters. And when the blazes are put out, there will be many who suffer the loss of all things…. So we will need to help provide housing, food and furniture for these. I need Americans……. Moms and Dads who are concerned and will send funds to Moms Against Hunger in this tragic firestorm. Please give today.
She wonders what she is supposed to do now to provide for her children. Can you help? I need your support so I can put my arms around her and offer her assurance in this terrible hour.
We need your support to offer aid to families in need. Imagine losing everything you own, your home, your pets, your history, your pictures. No one can think straight when this happens…. Many are already in a state of shock after discovering all is gone in the ruins.
Look around you right now and think of these families now at a complete loss. What can you send to Moms Against Hunger on your behalf to help these fire families. I will be able to offer aid when you send your love gift. Please give today….. and say a prayer for all of us!
I am ready to give the aid that you send to me for them. I pray the fires stop and the wind dies down and we receive much needed rain. I can only pray about those issues, but together you and I can DO something for families who are losing everything while I write to you for help.
Can you help me with funding for water, food, clothing, household goods and furniture? Together we can provide family by family assistance.
Dr Gayla Holley
Moms Against Hunger
