Restaurants help victims of fire

Posted Wednesday, May 18, 2016 4:00 pm

Oceanside students and Fire Department join forces for a car wash fundraiser with Joe’s Crab Shack in island Park.

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Students and Firemen hard at work raising money for the victims of the Oceanside fire at D & D Convenience store.

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The staff of Buffalo Wild Wings in Oceanside, the restaurant donated 20 percent of its net proceeds of May 14 to the Oceanside fire victims.

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Jodie Skimkin enjoyed lots of wings with her children Nick, Lyla (bottom left) and Chloe.

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Manager Brittany Rivera, Matthew Kear, dressed as Blazin Buffalo Bill, and Regional Manager Jim Talajai.

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Two Oceanside restaurants, the Oceanside Fire Department and students from Oceanside schools all worked hard this weekend to raise money for the victims of the fire at D&D Convenience Store on April 25.

The students, the fire department and Joe’s Crab Shack worked a car wash at the Sand’s Shopping Center. Joe’s manager, Edwin Lopez, said they raised $600.

The staff and management of Buffalo Wild Wings donated 20 percent of their net receipts to the cause. Owner James Bitzonis said they raised $4600 and will make it an even $5000.

Bob Transom, President of Oceanside Community Service said they are still in need of some items for those who lost their homes.

Donations still needed: