ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — A remarkable showing of support for those impacted by Hurricane Helene in Buncombe County has not only filled hearts and stomachs, but also all of the county’s storage space.
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In an update posted to X on Wednesday, Buncombe County said, “We’ve run out of room to store it all!” Local government officials also thanked everyone who had contributed to the massive showing of donations from clothes to water and food.
Anyone in need of food and water can stop by any of the distribution sites at following locations in Buncombe County. Anyone who can is asked to bring their own containers.
- Sky Lanes Bowling Alley
- Black Mountain Ingles
- Fairview Elementary
- Swannanoa Ingles
- Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center
- Pack Square Park
- Buncombe County Sports Park
- A.C. Reynolds Middle School
For those looking for a way to help residents in Buncombe County in lieu of physical donations, the county suggested financial contributions to any reputable organizations supporting NC recovery efforts. You can find several organizations facilitating donations here as well as tips on how to avoid hurricane relief donation scams here .