As we braced for the impact of Hurricane Helene on the cost of Florida and south easternmost United States, few were fearing the coming devastation to our neighbors to the north east in Western North Carolina. Several small towns have literally been washed off of the map while others whose entire economy depends on tourism have lost all entryways to their towns and small businesses. It is in these times that we must practice what we preach in loving our neighbors and help where we can help.
One of Journey’s long-time members, Marie Owens and her family hailed from Spruce Pine, NC, where officials are still trying to locate a number of missing people. She and her family have been in contact with several local pilots that are volunteering their time and their aircraft to fly supplies into these devastated areas and are working with First Baptist Church, Spruce Pine as a distribution point. Below you will find a list of the most needed items right now. If you are able to contribute, please bring them with you THIS SUNDAY. We will make sure they are on the next flights that go out Tuesday. Other Journey members are also on standby to drive additional supplies into Western North Carolina as the needs and supplies are needed.
If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact Pastor Mark or Kenn Brown.
- Diapers
- Wipes
- Baby food
- Baby formula
- Baby essentials
- Insulin
- Garbage bags
- Feminine products
- Pop top foods
- Individual blankets
- Propane
- Small pain relief medication
- Zantac/rolaids
- Ziploc bags
- Disposable plates/cutlery
- Bug spray
- Benadryl
Additional Donation Links:
First Baptist Church, Spruce Pine, NC: SprucePineFBC.com/give
The Red Cross: Redcross.org
Samaritan’s Purse: Samaritanspurse.org
UMCOR (Burks Disaster Relief Partner): UMCmission.org