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May 21, 2009

Local fire departments come to rescue

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OKLAHOMA CITY ? Local Fire Departments have come to the rescue again by teaming up with Infant Crisis Services to honor Mother's Day and raise awareness about the growing problem of hunger facing Oklahoma's tiniest citizens. One in five Oklahoma babies are at risk of going hungry.

Help Another Mother is a donation drive May 18-31 to collect baby formula and diapers for Infant Crisis Services. Donations can be dropped off at the Norman, Moore and Newcastle fire stations or made online at www.infantcrisis.org.

"As a mother, you want the best for your children, but many families are struggling," said Miki Farris, executive director of Infant Crisis Services. "Maybe their baby came earlier than expected, they are suffering from a medical condition or there was a sudden loss of employment. No matter what their situation, it is combined with the unimaginable stress of not being able to provide for their baby."

Regardless of the situations families face, Infant Crisis Services believes no child deserves to go hungry.

Infant Crisis Services currently serves 1,000 babies and toddlers in central Oklahoma each month by providing baby formula, toddler food, diapers, blankets, sleepers, clothing and other necessary baby items.

"We are so grateful to fire departments for helping us raise awareness and the critical support for Oklahoma babies," said Farris. "Infant Crisis Services receives no state, federal or United Way funding and relies on the generosity of the community to provide the babies we serve with formula, diapers and other basic necessities."

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