October 2, 2024
By: Dwayne Page
A local relief effort is underway today and tomorrow (Wednesday & Thursday) to collect supplies for hurricane flood victims in North Carolina.
Andy Estes is set up outside at the county complex to receive donations of supplies today (Wednesday) until 8:30 p.m. and Thursday from 6:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. at which time he will deliver the supplies to Cumberland Valley Nurseries in McMinnville to be transported to North Carolina.
Supplies needed include: Fuel/gas/diesel, water, baby formula-Similac, etc. ,baby wipes, diapers, pull ups, paper products, plates, cutlery, towels, cups, etc, tissue paper, female products, body products, deodorants, toothpaste, toothbrushes, pet food, underwear, socks for men and women, sanitizing wipes, gels, nonperishable foods, peanut butter, crackers, chips, canned food, tuna, chicken, pork n beans, hand can openers, bread, salt, pepper, sugar, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, over the counter medications, Tylenol, aspirin, band aids, and anything else you think might be needed.
Meanwhile, Salem Baptist Church in Liberty is seeking donations of non-perishable food items to help Storm Victims in East Tennessee. Donations will be collected at Salem Baptist Church in Liberty from October 5- October 10th Noon -6:00PM each day at the Fellowship Hall Drive Thru. Pull thru and drop off items just inside the door. If you have any questions email Pastor Jason Lohorn at sbcliberty@gmail.com