BOSTON – After Hurricane Helene devastated North Carolina , Massachusetts groups are rallying to bring supplies and help to the region.
On Saturday, a truck sent by the Townsend Fire-EMS Department loaded with diapers, hygiene products and nonperishable food reached North Carolina. The Townsend community donated the items for those impacted by Helene in western North Carolina.
West Bridgewater police are also gathering supplies , filling one truck with food and water and starting on a second truck. Meanwhile, animals who need help will be grateful to Washburn Stables, which has filled two trucks with supplies for animals and people.
On Saturday, the Southboro Senior Center became a staging area to fill a truck donated by Ted’s Towing, with cleaning supplies, food, water and diapers for those in North Carolina. The truck got on its way Saturday night.