A fire on the night of April 9 destroyed six homes and killed two girls on the 300 block of South 4th Street in Millville. Twenty Millville residents lost most of their possessions and the Cumberland County community has come together to collect needed items.
In Millville, Holly Center Family Success Center, Christy Funeral Home, Millville Soccer Association, and the Phenom Factory are part of collection and distribution efforts to help the impacted families.
Members of the Millville Soccer Association have started a “Millville Strong Fund” and hope to raise $12,000 by the end of April. Donations, including cash and gift cards, may be dropped off in a secure box at the clubhouse or handed to members of the club board.
In Vineland, Outlaw Burger Barn & Creamery, Julio’s on Main, and Dugout Barbershop are collecting needed items as well.
Most of the donations will be shifted to the Phenom Factory for sorting and then distribution.
Some specific needs are as follows:
Boy size 12/14, shoe size 4.5-5
Boy size 4/5, shoe size 12
Boy Size 3T, shoe size 7-8
Boys size 7/8, shoe size 3
Girl size 10, shoes size 3
Girl Size 4T, shoe size 11
Girls size 7/8, shoe size 3
Men’s medium – XL shirts
Men’s shoes 12-13
Men’s 30×32 pants, 34×36 pants
Shoes size 11-12
Women’s – medium, large, XL shirts
Woman’s pants 6, 8, 10 sizes
Women’s shoes sizes 7-10
Infant girl, 6-12 months, size 3-4 diapers
Nonperishable foods
Restaurant gift cards
Wawa cards for gas
Hygiene items
Children’s toys
Some drop-off locations for donations are listed here.
In Millville:
The Phenom Factory, 102 S. 8th St., 856-300-7400.
Christy Funeral Home, 11 W. Broad St., 856-825-0314.
Millville Soccer Association, P.O. Box 983, 1400 McCafferty Blvd., 856-293-8700.
Holly City Family Success Center, 21 E. Main St., 856-765-0205.
Trinity First Hope Center, 100 S. 2nd St., 856-825-2329.
In Vineland:
Outlaw Burger Barn & Creamery, 1370 S Main Rd., 856-691-5438
Julio’s on Main, 856-563-8226
Dugout Barbershop, 3722 E Landis Ave., Suite K, 856-691-0020
