Kids & Family

Canton Collecting Donations for Oklahoma Tornado Victims During Liberty Fest

Local businesses and organizations are teaming up to collect donations.

Canton Township will be one of several organizations teaming up with MSA Delivery Service to deliver much needed supplies to Oklahoma tornado victims. 

MSA Delivery, located in Canton, will be providing a 53-foot trailer to deliver the supplies to the Moore Recovery Group, a coalition of many churches working together, in mid-July. 

Canton Leisure Services will be collecting games, pajamas and t-shirts of any size. Other partner organizations are responsible for collecting other items. 
People can drop donations off at the two informational booths at Liberty Fest. They will also be accepting cash and check donations as well. Checks will be made out to the Moore Recovery Group.

All donations must be new with no glass containers. 

The MSA Delivery trailer will be at Summit on the Park from July 8-12 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. collecting supplies as well. 

Other drop off locations include:

  • St. Kenneth Catholic Church, Plymouth, June 22; 3-7 p.m. - blankets, pillows, pajamas, underwear, socks, t-shirts and dental items
  • Crosswinds Community Church, Canton, June 23; 12-6 p.m. - t-shirts and socks
  • St. James Catholic Church, Novi, June 29; 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. - baby items: onesies, sleepers, baby bankets, diapers, wipes, bottles and formula
  • St. John Neumann Catholic Church, Canton, June 29; 4-6 p.m. - pillows, blankets, towels
  • Partnership for Arts & Humanities at Henry Ford Village Industry Cherry Hlll, June 29; 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. - canned meats, vegetables and fruit
  • St. John Neumann Catholic Church, Canton, June 30, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. - pillows, blankets and towels

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