Building fire victims see outpouring of support

  • Connie Swinney/ The Highlander Michele and Steve Parsons of Choccolatte's set aside $5 for each bag of toffee for fire victims, raising $1,000 in four days.
    Connie Swinney/ The Highlander Michele and Steve Parsons of Choccolatte's set aside $5 for each bag of toffee for fire victims, raising $1,000 in four days.
  • Food For Thought Connie Swinney/The Highlander Michele Parsons, co-owner of Choccolatte's in Marble Falls, prepped bags of toffee Oct. 12; partial proceeds were donated to Highland Lakes Crisis Network for fire victims.
    Food For Thought Connie Swinney/The Highlander Michele Parsons, co-owner of Choccolatte's in Marble Falls, prepped bags of toffee Oct. 12; partial proceeds were donated to Highland Lakes Crisis Network for fire victims.
  • Darci's Deli included a handwritten note with their food donation (nearly all already eaten) at Marble Falls Police Department. Contributed photo
    Darci's Deli included a handwritten note with their food donation (nearly all already eaten) at Marble Falls Police Department. Contributed photo
From free food to proceeds from merchandise, the Marble Falls area businesses, churches and private residents are showing support after a devastating fire. "This gives support and let's them know how much we care for and love them," said Darci White of Darci's Deli, 909 Third St. In the aftermath of the Oct. 4 China Kitchen (Mayfield) building fire, Darci and her sister Pam Klotz were among…

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