Harvest House Needs Donations for Buffalo Babies and Children

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Harvest House Babies and Children’s Ministry is almost completely out of essential supplies for Buffalo’s babies and children.

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Baby and Children Ministry Director Mirtha Carmona told 7 News reporter Yoselin Person that she sees nearly 600 families walk through their doors every month in desperate need of basic necessities.

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“A family came here and they didn’t have an appointment since we were on an appointment basis, but I made them anyway because they were telling me a story that their unborn child was sick,” says -She. “When I heard that, it broke my heart. I want to get everything you need. We can help you.”

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Harvest House CEO Carol Murphy is calling on Western New Yorkers to help fill some empty boxes.

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Murphy says formula, diapers, wipes, new underwear and socks are greatly needed.

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“We have a lot of newborns being born in Western New York and we are in great need of clothing for older children as well,” Murphy says. “Clothes for boys and girls from 7 to 14, but we will take all sizes.”

The organization also provides basic necessities to refugees.

“We get a lot of immigrants here and we help by providing them with food,” Carmona explains. “We help and love serving people.”

Murphy says in addition to donating clothing, they are also looking for book donations.

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“Educational toys and books are very important for children living in poverty. They don’t have access to it,” she says. “So we hope they can keep up when they enter preschool.”

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If you would like to make a donation to the Harvest House, it is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.

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