Masonic Lodges to collect donations to help victims of apartment fire

Shell of some apartments was all that was left.

Wood County Masonic Lodge #112, North Baltimore Masonic Lodge #561, and Pemberville Masonic Lodge #516 are combining efforts to collect donations to help the victims of the apartment fire that displaced numerous residents on Wednesday.

[RELATED: Fire at BG apartment complex displaces many; State Fire Marshal on scene investigating cause}

Items that will be accepted include:

  • Non-perishable food items
  • Clothing, all sizes
  • Toiletries
  • Shoes (no specified size)
  • Reading glasses (no specified strength)
  • Protein-based snacks
  • Water
  • Regular and sugar-free Gatorade
  • Walmart gift cards.

Items will be collected Saturday, June 15, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. behind Wood County Masonic Lodge, at 159 N. Main St., Bowling Green. Parking is available around back and lodge members will be available in the courtyard behind the building to help unload donations.