Written by

Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Writer

Dexter, Missouri – HOPE International, based in Bernie, Missouri will be driving a truck of supplies to the victims of the tornadoes in Oklahoma on Thursday, May 23rd. 

They need your help!  They are asking for donations for relief efforts and the items requested are hygiene products such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, hand sanitizer, deodorant, and shampoo.  They are also collecting bottled water or bottled drinks, cots, and blankets.  Some other great items in need are mosquito wipes/sprays, baby wipes, and Chap Stick.

You may also make a monetary donation at their facility at 601 S. Walnut in Bernie or call 573-239-HOPE (4673) for more information. 

Please open your hearts and your pocketbooks and donate to those who have lost everything.  You may drop items off between the hours of 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. today and Wednesday.

The Lighthouse Church in Dexter will also serve as a drop-off location from now until Wednesday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 

In Idalia, Missouri, the St. Joe Family Life Center located at 17527 State Hwy FF has also been designated as a drop-off site and will be open from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 

Once the truck leaves for Moore, Oklahoma, please continue to donate.  Once they get another truckload they will continue their efforts by delivering all the much-needed items.

Our prayers and thoughts are with the families who have suffered so much.