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Branchburg board details community relief for families displaced by Red Rock fire
Summary
The board reported an outpouring of community support for families displaced by the Red Rock fire, including PTO fundraising (nearly $40,000), gift-card drives and partner donations of meals and clothing; the district posted resources and donation information on its website.
Board officials updated the meeting on relief efforts for families displaced by the Red Rock fire, thanking the PTO, restaurants, local businesses and volunteers for large-scale donations and coordination.
A board official told the meeting the PTO had collected nearly $40,000 to support hotel stays, meals and essential supplies for affected families and that local restaurants were providing dinners. The district has posted a webpage listing participating organizations and donation opportunities.
Public commenters and the PTO reported additional in-kind and gift-card collections. One commenter said a local group had collected more than $11,000 in gift cards and that organized donation drives (including an April 19 clothing drive) and partner contributions from retailers such as Walmart and Home Depot were helping distribute clothing and supplies.
Board and community representatives asked the public to continue supporting the relief effort and thanked volunteers for distribution work. The meeting did not adopt new policy or funding allocations during this update; it served to inform the board and the public about existing relief actions and coordination.
