Donations needed for East Texas organization helping survivors of domestic violence
LUFKIN, Texas (KETK) — The Family Crisis Center of East Texas is hosting a food drive until March 31 to benefit the survivors of domestic violence abusers and their families.
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The agency provides support for women, men and children who need crisis intervention to prevent family violence and sexual assault through education and community awareness.
The deadline for food items to be dropped off is March 31 at any outreach office between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Highly requested foods include:
Pastas
Snack foods
Cookies
Trail mix
Muffins
Tomato products
Chili
Sloppy Joe mix
Canned Peas
Canned Beans
Tuna
Canned chicken
Syrup
Peanut butter
Kool-Aid
Plastic food storage
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Safehouses found in different locations of East Texas will act as drop-off locations for the food drive. The various safehouses contribute three meals a day and snacks to an average of 30 people daily and the contributions keep their plates full year-round.
The agency services the following counties. Each is open for 24 hours:
Houston County
Nacogdoches County
Polk County
Sabine County
San Augustine County
San Jacinto County
Shelby County
Trinity County
The organization has an Amazon Wishlist. Donated items will be sent right to the agency.
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