Supportive contributions have flowed from various Washington County sources to western North Carolina in recent weeks and a more targeted and coordinated support effort is now underway.
Plymouth’s Church of Christ on South Washington Street is the designated collection point for a drive targeting children’s clothing, blankets and warm clothing. Donors can call the church (252-793-5850) weekdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to arrange delivery.
Pastor Jay Hardison and Emergency Manager Lance Swindell — who spent a week on the fringes of the disaster area and has the knowledge and connections to ensure that deliveries get where they’re most needed — coordinate the drive.
Rescue workers call for specific contributions of clothing that can be efficiently distributed — especially to young people — because manpower shortages leave little time for sorting through items to determine size and appropriateness...
