The Ron Asby North Cobb American Legion Post 304 is partnering with the 9/11 Memorial Ride Foundation to provide relief supplies to the hardest hit area from Hurricane Helene, Asheville NC. According to all reports, Asheville suffered losses, including lives, more than just about any other location where the storm landed.
On Friday, October 4, from 11am to 5pm, we are providing a 26′ box truck to load with supplies that will be taken up to the Asheville Police Department and distributed accordingly. The list of needed supplies is below. The truck will be parked at the Post, which is located at 4220 S. Main St. in Acworth.
Why Asheville instead of a location in Georgia, you ask? Most of the places hit in Georgia are already experiencing a higher number of relief agencies pitching in and helping return them to normal. Ashville is in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains, which receives the least amount of relief efforts provided despite having the greatest number of casualties and damage. This is a “greatest needs” effort.
ITEMS NEEDED THE MOST INCLUDE:
- Bottled water
- Diapers, wipes and powdered formula
- Paper products (TP, paper towels, plates, cutlery, cups)
- Hygiene products (tooth brushes, toothpaste, deodorant, soap, towels)
- Canned and boxed food (NO perishables)
- Clothing of all sizes
- Cleaning supplies (especially bleach sprays and cleansers)
- Dog food / cat food
- Batteries (primarily AA and AAA)
- Flashlights, battery-operated radios
- Benadryl (chewable and capsule)
- Epipens
- First Aid items (asperin, bandages, triple antibiotic creams, etc.)
PLEASE box all items in stackable boxes and seal them if possible. It will make packing and shipping easier for all. If you would like to drop items off early, you may place them in the Post’s Assembly Hall during normal business hours (4pm – 10pm).
If you have any questions, please feel free to email DAN
If you would like to donate $$$ and have us purchase supplies on your behalf, you may do so by CLICKING HERE. (NOTE – this is the 9/11 Memorial Ride donation portal. All funds collected will be donated through the 9/11 Memorial Ride but used SPECIFICALLY for this operation only).
