Neighbors in Medina are collecting donations and organizing a Meal Train for the Eason family after a house fire destroyed their home and belongings.
The fire broke out Wednesday night on Gibson Cemetery Road near State Route 187 in Medina, according to local coverage from WBBJ.
Local small businesses joined the relief effort. Flight Nutrition announced a Donate and Save promotion to channel support toward the family while customers shopped during the week.
Community organizers said the immediate needs include food, clothing and basic household items while the family finds temporary housing and sorts insurance questions.
Gibson County residents often rally quickly after rural house fires, and this response followed that pattern within a day of the blaze on the edge of Medina.
Anyone wanting to help was directed through local donation points and the Meal Train rather than dropping unannounced items at the fire scene, where investigators and crews still needed access.
Church groups and neighbors said they expect the Meal Train and donation drives to continue for several days while the Easons stabilize housing plans.
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Sources: WBBJ