We just got back from delivering a ton of stuff to our rec department. We have 500+ evacuees at the moment staying at our 4-H / state park (cabins, conference hall etc) and will total about 1000 there. The authorities are busing them to the rec dept to pick out the things they need, they are trying to get everyone 3 changes of clothes, personal hygiene items, toys for kids, shoes... My husband was talking to a few of the evacs and he said they were actually in pretty good spirits. A volunteer brought one man 2 pairs of pants in his size, and he said he would only take 1 pair, because he was sure someone else could use the other pair.
We went and bought a few pairs of men's shoes also because they said that was one thing they were in short supply of.
I think we'll go to the 4-H camp one evening and take our soccer balls and see if we can get a pick-up game going, then leave the kids the soccer balls.
I had to keep our boys from giving away all their toys, but they did give a lot, and were very happy to do it, I am proud of them.
Marvelous story - thanks for posting this.
"had to keep our boys from giving away all their toys, but they did give a lot, and were very happy to do it, I am proud of them."
They say the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Sounds like you have generous children and you are a wonderful family. God Bless all of you FReepers spending time at shelters, donating to shelters, and taking in families. There are several people giving similiar accounts on this thread and it's been very inspiring to read them.