Buckner Collecting Humanitarian Aid for Earthquake Victims in Peru

(LIMA, Peru) — With more than 440 people reported dead and thousands injured following the 7.9 magnitude earthquake in Peru earlier this week, Buckner International is requesting donations of humanitarian aid for shipment to the struggling South America country in their time of need.

“We are not a disaster relief organization, but we have a responsibility to help our brothers and sisters in crisis,” said Rachel Garton, director of Shoes for Orphan Souls. “We already have a container scheduled to send shoes and humanitarian aid to Peru in a few weeks. This is the perfect opportunity for us to really provide the victims with their most pressing needs.”

The following items are requested for donation:

-- Shoes and socks
-- Blankets
-- Towels
-- Basic medicine and first aid supplies (alcohol, bandages, pain relievers, etc.)
-- Diapers
-- Cash donations Click here to donate now

Donated items can be delivered to the Buckner Center for Humanitarian Aid, located at 5405 Shoe Drive, Mesquite, Texas 75149. Due to customs regulations, all donated items must be new. For more information, contact Andrew Knight at 214-367-8080 ext. 1012.

Buckner International currently supports eight government and privately-run orphanages in Lima and Cusco. Buckner staff in Peru is developing a foster care program and looking to expand their support into the northern jungles of Iquitos. About 42,000 pounds of shoes and other humanitarian aid are shipped to Peru each year.

Buckner International is a diverse global ministry to orphan and at-risk children and families. Since 1879, our mission is to be a multi-service agency dedicated to the restoration and healing of individuals and the family. In carrying out these services, Buckner adheres to Christian principles delivered with professional competence.