Families Affected By Dallas Gas Explosion Receive Helping Hand From Community – CBS Dallas / Fort Worth

Dallas, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – Families devastated by Wednesday’s tragic and bizarre explosion at an Oak Cliff apartment complex gathered free food and water at Mount Tabor Baptist Church on Saturday.

All 1,100 cases were given away in just a few hours. Pastor Braden Walker was one of the volunteers.

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“You can imagine that you are confused. They don’t know where they’re going next so hopefully we can help, ”said Walker.

Hundreds of people are without a home and are staying in hotels for the time being. Fay Robertson says she knows people who were evicted and came over to take them to eat.

“If I can give something, I just give it to them,” said Robertson. “We will continue to pray for everyone because we could have been.”

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About 28 people lived in the building affected by the explosion. Two neighboring buildings have been damaged and residents cannot stay in the rest of the complex while investigators look for a cause.

Pastor Walker says his church will continue to help in any way it can.

“Starting Monday between 9 am and 5 pm, our doors will be open to receive donations from anyone who wishes to drop off adult and child clothing and shoes, as well as diapers,” said Walker.

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Residents are allowed to return to their apartments to retrieve their belongings, but some buildings may require escort.

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