APPLETON, Wis. — Fox Cities Habitat for Humanity is asking the public for help after a warehouse fire on March 5 left a $70,000 loss for the organization. The organization says Fox Cities Habitat for Humanity Appleton ReStores lost all products stored in their warehouse. The cause of the fire is undetirmined, Habitat for Humanity says in a news release.
Habitat for Humanity used the warehouse located at 7276 Commerce Plaza in Neenah (Town of Vinland) to temporarily store donated products that would be sold at both Appleton ReStores. The organization says it now needs help to build up inventory again.
The organization says the community can help by donating products such as cabinetry, appliances, furniture, and tools. Donated products can be dropped off directly to ReStore East - 3000 East College Avenue or ReStore West - 5402 West Integrity Way (across from Costco) in Appleton. Donation hours are Monday through Friday 10am-6pm and Saturdays from 9am-5pm. Call the Appleton ReStore Donation Hotline at 920-967-8907 to schedule a free pickupof larger items.
More information about donations can be found here.