NEWS

 

Drop off donations beginning Wednesday, October 2

DAVIDSON, NC – The Town of Davidson is currently working to identify the most effective ways to assist our neighbors in need in Western North Carolina. The Town will begin collecting donations of high demand items (see list below) on Wednesday, October 2 through Friday, October 4 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. in the front of the Davidson Public Safety Building at 216 S. Main Street in Davidson.

The Town will continue to work with local and regional partners to ensure your donations make it to the areas where they are most needed.

ACCEPTED ITEMS:

Bottled water Sports drinks (powdered packets) Hydration packs (powder form) Baby wipes Diapers (children and adults) Baby formula Pet food (dog and cat) Cleaning supplies

Plastic utensils Manual can openers Non-perishable foods Plastic sheeting/tarps Tooth brushes Toothpaste Toiletries/ sanitation items Feminine hygiene products

Bug spray Sunscreen Trash bags Hand sanitizer Sanitizer wipes Heavy duty work gloves Socks – all sizes (Unopened)

How You Can Help Now: If you would like to make an immediate difference, we encourage you to donate to any well-established organization with operations already on the ground.

The North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund is now accepting online contributions for hurricane damage. Contributions help with the unmet needs of hurricane victims. The United Way of North Carolina is the fiscal agent for the fund. Contributions are made online by secure link after you submit this webform.

In the coming days, we will share additional information regarding other ways to make an impact. We encourage you to visit the official Town website often, and follow us on social media platforms: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, follow the Town of Davidson for updates. Your support and patience are greatly appreciated as we coordinate these efforts.

Editors’ Note: It is also important to note that individual residents are strongly encouraged NOT to try to independently deliver relief materials to the areas impacted by Helene. Many small municipalities will not permit access to areas without proof of home or property ownership. For this reason, it is best to support organized efforts like this one from the town or to donate to well-established organizations.