By Tori White | Southwest Ledger
LAWTON — United Way of Southwest Oklahoma and Lawton Food Bank are currently collecting portable fans to help individuals or families struggling to endure the summer heat.
With temperatures nearing or surpassing the 100-degree mark over the next few months, many are in need of ways to keep their homes cool.
Fans can be dropped off between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays at UWSWOK’s office, 1116 SW A Ave. in Lawton, or between 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Fridays at Lawton Food Bank, located at 1819 SW Sheridan Road.
Fans may be picked up at The Salvation Army of Lawton, 1306 SW E Ave.
For more details on UWSWOK, visit www.uwswok.org, their Facebook page at United Way of Southwest Oklahoma | Lawton OK, or call at (580) 355-0218.