Community supports family who lost home in fire

SAN BENITO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A community is coming together to raise funds and help a fellow neighbor who lost their home in an overnight fire.

The fire occurred early Friday morning. The family was able to get out of the house safely but lost their belongings to the fire.

Their community stepped in to help by donating items such as clothes and shoes to the family as well as funds to help them get back on their feet.

The family told ValleyCentral they have received so many items that they are grateful for the support and will try to pay it forward and help others in need.

"I'm going to go through everything and see what fits and doesn't, what doesn't fit I will go ahead and donate it to those who are also in need," the homeowner told ValleyCentral.

The family said in the meantime they are staying with family in town, while they get everything sorted.