Another Opportunity to help WNC

[justpracticin]

This is a supply drop more than a working trip. Do not know final destination yet, but will advise when I know more. Truck/trailer(s) will depart Sunday morning 10/13 and return that night.

Drop off point in Columbia, SC:

9610 Two Notch Road, Suite 5
FRIDAY, October 11, 2024
9:00 am to 4:30 pm (call 803-622-7723 if needed)

Florence, SC: - Details to be arranged



NEEDED ITEMS

PLEASE PURCHASE IN BULK – EITHER FLATS OR LARGE BULK PACKAGES OF SMALLER INDIVIDUALLY-WRAPPED ITEMS:

-case of paper towels
-case of toilet paper
-flats of canister propane tanks
-flats of 2-cycle oil
-hearing aid batteries
-large quantity of AA and AAA batteries
-cleaning and disinfectant supplies

ALSO:

-full propane tanks 20 lb or 30lb
-Solar-powered showers
-sleeping bags – “all-season” adult sizes are most useful
-pillows
-blankets
-chainsaws – new or good operating condition
-chainsaw blades and bars
-gas cans – empty (new or used)
-generators – new or good operating condition
-extension cords (new or used)
-propane “Mr. Buddy” type heaters
-portable cook-tops – propane-powered

[BigBrother]

I have a trailer load of barrels I am sending up for burn barrels. They're generating a lot of trash and dont have trash service, obviously. If anyone has any room hollar. I wont be able to make it back up until next week.

[Smilee]

Not making light of the situation in NC but still a lot of folks in SC with no power and living rough.

[justpracticin]

Not making light of the situation in NC but still a lot of folks in SC with no power and living rough.

You are correct Smilee. But God has led and blessed me with the ability and resources to reach to those that have suffered greater losses. I have spent my time with a chainsaw in SC too.

[Saltydog235]

I have a trailer load of barrels I am sending up for burn barrels. They're generating a lot of trash and dont have trash service, obviously. If anyone has any room hollar. I wont be able to make it back up until next week.

I got a bag of clothes (shirts, work pants, slacks etc.) with some boots and work shoes in really good shape. I'm going to go through some outer-wear stuff and put it in there. If you know or can take it, I'd love to get it in your hands. All these places here want to send it to Goodwill to distribute.

[justpracticin]

FLORENCE AND SUMTER AREA DONATIONS - Contact Mark Hucks @ 843-250-0775

[willyworm]

For anyone in the Sumter area that wants to contribute my church is also partnering with a NC church to deliver supplies.

Cccsumter.com/helene

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[willyworm]

Here's the supply that they say they need:

Supplies: Help us collect supplies to be delivered to the areas we are working with.
Supplies we need are :
Pump sprayers
Water hoses
Sump pumps
Pry bars
Box cutters
Rubber boots
Wheel barrows
Batteries
Sugar free electrolyte drinks
Igloo water coolers
Chest freezers
Dehumidifier
Fans
Duct tape
Folding chairs
Big squeegee
Propane tanks
Chainsaws
Protective gear - gloves, chaps, eye/ ear protection
Extra chains for saws
Log splitters
Tarps
Charcoal
Ext cords
Pressure washers
Power tools

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[darealdeal]

Does anyone know of a church or a drop off spot that has supplies but needs help getting the supplies to people?

[centurian]

Not making light of the situation in NC but still a lot of folks in SC with no power and living rough.

You are right. Know folks went down to Greenwood to cut her disabled Aunt out of the house. Four trees on the house and she couldn't get out. Returned last week to remove trees and cover the roof. there are people in both SC and NC who are going to need LONG term help to get on their feet. People that have lost all they own. Now with Milton hitting Florida i am afraid these folk will be out of the spot light and forgotten as usual.

[Huntinjunkie]

What about used clothing donations? I saw something about the dropping temps and I feel sure all their winter clothes were lost as well.

[centurian]

The donation thing on TV said NEW coats and jackets. If I didnt have a coat i would wear a used coat as i suspect the mountain folks would also. Those folks are resilient and will make do whit what they have on hand in a pinch. They need everything you got and use on a daily basis or at work. I do understand NEW seeing some of the stuff Goodwill and Salvation Army get that shouid have been trashed not donated. If you wouldn't wear it?? I have a lot of lightly and never worn coats and jackets i dont wear either not my style or to little now.

[BigBrother]

I got a bag of clothes (shirts, work pants, slacks etc.) with some boots and work shoes in really good shape. I'm going to go through some outer-wear stuff and put it in there. If you know or can take it, I'd love to get it in your hands. All these places here want to send it to Goodwill to distribute.

My contact has stopped taking clothing and is asking everyone to take bags of clothing to Goodwill after they have finished donating. There are not enough resources to piece through the bags, wish and then distribute. Taking them to Goodwill is the correct action. Goodwill is set up to handle clothing.