Florida group helps Sulphur tornado victims with free clothing drive

SULPHUR, OKLA ( KFOR ) — It’s been three months since an E-F 3 tornado ripped through Sulphur. As they work to rebuild, a non-profit from Florida called Save The Closet stepped in to help. The founder said they travel to different states after natural disasters to give away free clothes to residents.

Sunday, they set up shop in Sulphur and hundreds of people were able to snag some free clothes.

Locals said a giveaway like this means a lot to the community as they’re still feeling the impact of April’s devastating tornado.

“We hope this is a blessing for the whole community and it can help their dollar stretch a little further, maybe give them some relief. If we wouldn’t wear it, we don’t share it,” said Katy Lingle Pinson, the founder and director of Save The Closet.

On Sunday, locals grabbed a shopping bag and searched the hangers and bins to pick up anything they wanted.

There’s no price tag and no limit.

“I mean, it helps rebuild lives. People can go out and they can spend the money on rebuilding their homes again,” said Chris Jingozian who stopped by the event.

Save The Closet said Oklahoma is the seventh state they’ve been able to help.

“It makes me really happy that people reached out to Sulphur after such a big catastrophe,” said Lorry Ward, who lives in Sulphur.

There were clothes for everyone in the family, but the top find was clothes for school.

“You can’t beat it. That’s why we made a mad dash,” said Ward.

“Kind of boost the spirits for the kids going to school with clean clothes on, new clothes and shoes,” said Mark Estlack, who works in maintenance at the Murray County Expo Center.

As a community works to rebuild, progress is already showing three months later.

“We formed a task force and we’ve been meeting weekly and with business owners, property owners, the entire community has been invited to those meetings and coming up with strategic plans on where to start and trying to get a game plan so we can get things rolling,” said Seandra Ramer, the President of the Sulphur Chamber of Commerce.

Until then, locals hope the state will continue to support where it’s possible.

“Come to Murray County, help support the Artesian and the local businesses around here. It means a lot more than you know,” said Jaden Cohrs, who stopped by the giveaway.

“We’re Sulphur strong,” said Ward.

There will be a benefit concert fundraiser on August 17 in Sulphur to help support the downtown revitalization efforts. For more information, click here .

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