GREENSBORO, N.C. — WFMY News 2 is partnering with the Greensboro Elks Lodge, High Point Elks Lodge, and the Palladium Shopping Center to host another a supply collection drive to support recovery in Western North Carolina. People in Western North Carolina have been devastated by the rain, flooding, and mudslides created by Hurricane Helene's remnants. The temperatures are about to drop in the mountains and we're collecting supplies that will help residents stay warm.
Date: Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Time: Noon -6 pm
Location: Palladium Shopping Center (near Buffalo Wild Wings)
We're asking the community to bring these supplies to help people stay warm:
- New blankets
- New sleeping bags
- New socks
Organizations have requested newly purchased items, as opposed to gently-used items from people's homes. Resources in the mountains are limited and organizations aren't able to wash any gently-used items before distributing them. So WFMY News 2 is asking people to donate items that have been purchased instead of cleaning out their own closets. The items collected will be taken to the Statesville Regional Airport where they will be distributed to eight other airports.
Special thanks to the following organizations for helping make this supply drive happen:
WFMY News 2 knows people in the Triad want to help. Last week, WFMY News 2 hosted a supply drive in Greensboro. Members of the community donated 110,000 pounds of water and other supplies to help impacted people in Western North Carolina.