URGENT CALL FOR SUPPORT: Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts
Western North Carolina has been devastated by Hurricane Helene, and the Carolina Cavalry is stepping up to help those in need. We are partnering with local organizations to collect essential food, water, and supplies to transport directly to affected communities.
SUPPLIES NEEDED MOST:
Sports Drinks (powdered packets preferred)
Hydration / electrolyte tablets
Baby wipes
Diapers (children & adults)
Bug spray
Sunscreen
Manual can openers
Standard batteries (AAA, AA, C, D)
Trashbags (13 gallon or contractor bags preferred)
Non-perishable foods
Cleaning supplies
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Toiletries / Santiation items
Pet food (dog & cat)
Hand sanitizer
Sanitizer Wipes
Feminine hygiene products
Heavy duty work gloves
Socks (all sizes, unopened)
We CANNOT accept the following items:
USED clothes
Hazardous materials
Most chemicals including liquor bleach
Fuel / gasoline / flammable items
SUPPLY DONATION DROP-OFF LOCATIONS:
This list will be updated frequently as we add more drop-off locations for Western NC disaster relief supplies.
CONCORD, NC:
In partnership with the Operation Air Drop, the following sites are collecting donations:
Operation Air Drop Collection Center:
Concord Mills area Walmart
5825 Thunder Rd NW, Concord, NC 28027
Between the hours of 8AM - 5PM (hours subject to change due to conditions)
RALEIGH, NC:
Operation Air Drop Raleigh Warehouse:
207 Bickett Blvd, Raleigh 27608
Greenplaces (September 30-October 4, 9am-5pm) -
509 W. North Street, Raleigh, NC 27603
Electric Supply Co.
207 Bickett Blvd
Raleigh, NC 27608
312 Buckland Mills Ct, Cary 101 Minute Man Dr
In partnership with the North Carolina Craft Brewers Guild, the following sites are collecting donations:
Blackbird Brewery
Crank Arm Brewing Company
Deep River Brewing Company
Black Dog Bottle Shop
Tap Yard Raleigh
Bowstring Brewyard
WAKE FOREST:
Arrow Tree Boutique (Monday-Saturday, 11am-7pm, Sunday 1-5pm)
415 Brooks Street Suite A
Wake Forest, NC
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNTIES:
RALEIGH AREA
CAVALRY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN!
World Central Kitchen needs your help to support the people of Western NC affected by Hurricane Helene.
Join us in providing meals to those in need. Every set of hands makes a difference!
Click the link below to sign up and fill out the volunteer form for the Raleigh site. Together, we can make a huge impact.
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLScGWsKjFuPTme.../viewform