Community rallies to support hurricane victims
Millions of people are still without power, food, water and other necessities after Hurricane Helene left areas of western North Carolina, Florida and Georgia ravaged.
Locally, several organizations and churches are organizing relief efforts to support victims of the recent destruction left in Helene’s wake. Residents are encouraged to contribute water, food, baby supplies and personal hygiene items to help those in need.
The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office and Posse has secured a 53-foot box trailer members will fill with donations, including food for pets and livestock, and deliver to North Carolina. Drop-off locations include Weavers Gas, across from Lowe’s in Hartselle, the Morgan County Jail, Somerville Town Hall, Falkville Library and Pizza Ed’s in downtown Hartselle. Monetary donations, which are tax-deductible, can be made payable to the Morgan County Sheriff’s Posse.
Hartselle Utilities
Life Church Hartselle
Life Church is collecting donations to be delivered to disaster areas.
Donations can be dropped off at the old Family Dollar building, 501 Main St., Hartselle, from 5-6 p.m. daily until Oct. 9.
Monetary donations can be made at https://livelifefwd.churchcenter.com/giving or through their app by selecting “online giving” and then “missions.” Donors are asked to note “Helene Relief” in the memo section of checks and envelopes. All contributions will directly benefit those impacted by the hurricane.
Daystar Church
Daystar Church is collecting donations and planning a trip to deliver essential supplies to those affected by the recent disaster. The church is seeking donations of bottled water, baby supplies (such as diapers, wipes, and formula), hygiene kits, medical supplies, and non-perishable foods.
Those who wish to contribute can make a monetary donation by visiting daystarchurch.tv. Select your campus, choose “donate,” and specify “disaster relief.”
The effort is a collaborative one, involving several local organizations, including East Highland Baptist, the Morgan County Baptist Association, and other groups.
The collection and packing process will continue through Thursday, with plans to transport the donated items to North Carolina on Friday.
No Fences Cowboy Church
No Fences Cowboy Church is packing another trailer with supplies to support Blue Ridge Cowboy Church, located just outside Asheville, North Carolina. The Blue Ridge Cowboy Church has become a hub for distributing supplies, as well as providing food and shelter for workers and members of the community affected by the recent hurricane.
No Fences Cowboy Church is asking for donations, which can be dropped off at 3544 W. Lacon Road, Falkville. The church plans to send a trailer and workers to assist in relief efforts within the next two weeks.
Monetary donations can be made by visiting No Fences Cowboy Church of Morgan County on Facebook.
Morgan County Mobility Missions
Morgan County Mobility Missions is collecting donations to assist East Tennessee in the aftermath of recent disasters. Community members are invited to help by dropping off supplies or donating funds.
Donations can be dropped off at the old Family Dollar building, located at 501 Main St., Hartselle, from Oct. 4-9. For specific drop-off times or to volunteer, refer to the Google Sheet found on the Morgan County Mobility Missions Facebook page. Monetary donations can be made through Zeffy. Please note “Hurricane” in the comments. All proceeds go directly to the cause.
Helene made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane in Florida’s Big Bend region Sept. 26. The death toll Monday across the southeast topped 230.
