REIDSVILLE, N.C. — WFMY News 2 is partnering with the Greensboro Elks Lodge, Reidsville Elks Lodge, and the City of Reidsville 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. As cooler fall air arrives, many still need help dressing for warm weather. Others are still trying to find ways to sleep off of a floor. So this drive, we're collecting items to help with those issues.
Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Time: Noon -6 pm
Location: Reidsville City Hall, 230 W. Morehead Street, Reidsville (enter the parking lot from North Main Street)
We're asking the community to bring these supplies to help people impacted by Helene:
- New sleeping bags
- New winter wear (coats, jackets, sweatshirts, gloves)
- Air mattresses
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 Helene-impacted communities.
Special thanks to the following organizations for helping make this supply drive happen:
WFMY News 2 knows people in the Triad want to help. On October 3, 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. On October 9, community donations of blankets, sleeping bags, and sock completely filled a box truck. On October 16, community members donated enough baby supplies to fill another box truck! The need remains great, but the people in Western North Carolina have been grateful for the items they've received.