Toledo area charitable org reaches out to Fargo, ND flood victims

WATERVILLE - A Toledo area charitable organization is reaching out to Fargo, North Dakota flood victims.

ISOH/IMPACT, located in Waterville, has been collecting donations to bring to those who have had to leave their homes to escape the flooding. Linda Green, president of ISOH/IMPACT, says she would like to send a truck full of supplies to Fargo next week, but donations have been down.

A Fargo resident who calls Toledo his hometown, says it's encouraging to hear ISOH/IMPACT will be sending donations. Brent Jabbour lives abour four miles from the major flooding. He says while it's been better this weekend, since the Red River waters have retreated, it's been a challenging situation for Fargo residents.

Jabbour says many Fargo residents were evacuated from their homes and flood fighters have had to battle very cold tempatures and sandbag shortages.

If you would like to pitch in with Fargo Flood relief efforts, you ISOH/IMPACT is making these donation suggestions:

-Canned & Non-Perishable Food Items Bottled Water
-Baby Items & Diapers Paper Towels & Toilet Paper
-Personal Care & Toiletry Items (shampoo, soap, toothbrushes etc.)
-Cots New Blankets
-Tarps, Ropes, Large trash bags Flashlights & Batteries
-Laundry Detergent, Borax & Bleach Disinfectant cleaners
-Buckets & Lids Mops/Mop Heads, Brooms
-Sponges/Scrubbing Pads Cleaning Towels
-Gloves and masks (protection from mold and mildew)
-Bank Gift Cards for groceries & building supplies
-Fuel Gift Cards
-Cash donations to help offset packaging, transportation and shipping costs

Donations can be dropped off at ISOH/IMPACT’s Waterville warehouse located at 905 Farnsworth Rd. in Waterville, OH. There is a P.O.D. container on site for after-hours drop-offs. Cash donations for the flood relief effort can be made online at www.isohimpact.org, by calling 419.878.8548, or sent to the main office at 25182 W. River Road, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551.

Tune in to Fox Toledo News, First at Ten, to hear firsthand, what it's like in Fargo right now.

If you have any questions or comments, contact Kristi Leigh.