Storm Announcements

Storm Announcements:

 Ashe Food Pantry at 115 Colvard Street, is having a distribution with meal boxes, snacks and food staples

_____________________________________________________________________________Lost Province Community Center in Lansing is open M-F from 10a-7p; Saturday from 10a-4p. CJ’s Market, also inside the school, has non-perishable grocery items available during these hours. All supplies are available at no cost / They also accept Donations M-Sat 10-2.
Send an email lo********************@gm***.com to allow 48 hours to schedule a time to offload your vehicle(s). / To volunteer on site at LPCCA or for online resources to help the community of Lansing please visit lansingrecovery.com

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The Art of Living Retreat Center in Boone is offering warm Showers, Wi-Fi access, and fresh cooked vegetarian meals. Lunch 12-1:30, Dinner 6-7:30pm. Additionally, they are offering Trauma-Relief Sessions throughout the community in the coming weeks. Call 800-392-6870

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The Volunteer Hotline is: 336-740-9282…..”Need” Hotline: 336-846-5877

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Farming Supplies are at the Test Farm in Laurel Springs from 8:30-6:30

_____________________________________________________________________________If any of the churches or other distribution centers are running low on supplies, call Donnie Elliott at 336-620-2322 or Brian Walton at 336-977-2401. They’ll find what you need and bring it to you _____________________________________________________________________________

Ways to Donate: Ashe Food Pantry at ashefoodpantry.org click on disaster relief / Greater Lansing Area Development / Partnership of Ashe / Generations Ashe / Various Churches / Musicians Mission of Mercy & Local Non-Profits

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There is now a New FB Page called, “Ashe County Hurricane Helene Lost & Found.” This has been set up for anyone who has lost or found sentimental items due the storm, in hopes of getting them to the rightful owners. Everyone is encouraged to join

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The Oddfellows are working with Downhome Lodge NC to supply Chainsaws, Shovels, & willing Hands wherever needed

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If you can donate Generators & Hook-ups, to help those who are dependent on oxygen, call 919-302-4003 or 828-434-8888

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WiFi / Charging Stations: Ashe Food Pantry; Ashe Chamber; Old Store Grassy Creek (porch lights will be on 24/7 for WiFi accessibility; Jefferson & WJ, UMC’s; First Baptist Church hotspot in the parking lot-password case sensitive WJFbcFree; Ashe Baptist Association; Arts Council; Oldhouse Goods; Ashe Co. Library; Museum of Ashe Co. History; Mt. Jefferson Presbyterian Church; Todd FD; Ashe Alliance Church; Carolina West; Buffalo Tavern

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Laundry: Laurel Springs FD has a mobile laundromat

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***Food: Mt. Jefferson Baptist Church (across from airport Rd) will provide a warm meal for those in need Wednesday Oct. 16^th from 5-7pm

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Food: The Rotary Club is serving 3 Meals a Day at Big Laurel Church. They’re also taking requests for immediate needs. For info call Dan at 336-210-2312

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Food: Second Harvest Food Bank will serve Lunch at 11 & Supper @ 5pm daily at Family Central. Eat in, Pick Up or Delivery (if possible). All churches are invited to volunteer to serve, deliver or clean up each day. Bald Mtn. Church has Food, Baby Items, Cleaning Supplies & more. For info call 336-877-1550

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Food: ***North Beaver Baptist Church next to Dr. Pepper on Hwy. 163, has loads of Water, Gatorade, Food, Propane, & Clothes. Everyone is encouraged to go by and pick up what you need

_____________________________________________________________________________Food: The Burley Tobacco Warehouse on the Backstreet has Supplies, Canned Food, Baby Items, formula, water, personal care & more

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Food: The WJ Church of Christ (behind the WJ Park) has Fruits, Canned Foods, Bread, Cereal, Water, Baby Products, personal Hygiene Products & more. They also have Cleaning Supply Buckets, Bleach, washing powder, wheel barrows, rakes, shovels, mops, brooms, hoes, Box Fans, Tarps, Pillows, Blankets & Sheets. They will be open Noon to 5pm daily this week

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Food: Chestnut Hill Baptist Church in Crumpler will serve Lunch @ 11 and Supper @ 5pm daily til further notice. They also have Propane, and Gas that can possibly be delivered, Starlink, Baby Items, Specialty Formulas, Clothing & Food. They’re having a kid drive, if you know of a kid that’s needs something, please call or text 828-434-0329

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Food: Midway Baptist Church (behind Walmart), has Food, Supplies & Pet Food. They are in need of Flashlights & Batteries, 5-Gallon EMPTY Gas cans for 4-wheelers delivering meals, Cleaning Supplies _____________________________________________________________________________Food: Smethport Baptist Church has lots of Food, Cleaning Supplies, Diapers, Blankets, Coats, & Hygiene products. They will be handing out 10-12 & 4-6 daily

_____________________________________________________________________________Food: Westwood, Mountain View, Blue Ridge Elementary Schools are offering Food, Supplies, Water, Pet Food from 8-5, M-F

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Food: West Jefferson UMC is offering Food, Cleaning Supplies and Water / They’re also collecting Water & Cleaning Supply Donations. They will be offering Hot Soup & Sandwiches at noon daily

_____________________________________________________________________________Food: Alliance Church at 220 Lynch Colvard Rd. in Jefferson is open 9-7 Mon. thru Wednesday, with supplies, water, non-perishables, baby supplies, pet food restrooms and water to fill your container. They are also offering Gasoline. Call 336-246-2979

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Emergency Shelters: Ashe Co. High School

_____________________________________________________________________________ Westwood Elementary is offering Emergency Childcare for children (grades K-8) of emergency personnel from 7:30-5:30. For more info email mo*********@as**.us

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Supply Hubs: All Elementary Schools; Fire Depts.; Churches in and around Jefferson & West Jefferson, Warrensville & Lansing; Ashe Food Pantry; Ashe Really Cares; Family Central; Just Wing It has Canned Food; Ashe Baptist Association; Steve Ashley’s Residence on Hardin Gilley Rd. in Warrensville; Ashe Co. Farm Bureau; Ashe Pregnancy Care Center; Jimmy & Jean’s Family Entertainment; Riverview CC has Water & Food; Randy Marion Ford & Chevrolet

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Showers, Water, Lodging: Ashe Co. High School, Emergency Shelter / Jefferson UMC-Showers / Todd FD-Showers form 4-7pm each evening / Upper Mtn. Research Station-Showers / Buffalo Tavern, Limited Lodging, call Steve 828-278-7394 / Glendale Springs Inn & Rest. Showers 24/7, Limited Lodging, call 336-977-6192 / Lansing FD, (Potable Water, bring own containers) / Fleetwood FD (Potable Water, bring your own containers) / Cattle Market on Hwy. 16 Potable Water / Ashe Co. Arts Council, outside spigots for water refill / Shatley Springs, Water-bring containers _____________________________________________________________________________

Disaster Unemployment: If you have become unemployed due to Helene, the DUA can provide temporary payments for people who, as a direct result of Hurricane Helene has become unemployed. The deadline to apply for these benefits, is Dec. 2^nd. Apply by calling the DUA Hotline @ 919-629-3857

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“Crisis Clean-Up” is a group of Churches to help with Clean Up from Natural disasters. If you need help call them at 1-844-965-1386

_____________________________________________________________________________Samaritan’s Purse is stationed at Alliance Church. If you need trees cut down from your house, help removing mud and debris or cleanup of homes, call 1-833-747-1234 to place a work order and they will get help to you! If you are Renting, make sure the Owner calls so they can give permission to work on the property. Also, if you are willing to help, call 828-386-8667

_____________________________________________________________________________Ashe Co. High School is the designated Shelter

_____________________________________________________________________________Grants / Available Funding: Ashe Advantage Project Strength Meets Hope Grant; US Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance 1-800-659-2955 or sba.gov

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Todd FD will hand out supplies from 4-9pm daily & open for showers from 4-7pm daily. For info call Mandy at 901-233-9187

_____________________________________________________________________________Urgent Care Services (for when you need non-emergency prompt attention) are available at 261 Longvue Drive in Boone (across from Watauga Medical Center) from 10am -7pm, M-F and in the Baker Center at 436 Hospital Drive, Suite 230, Linville from 8am-5pm

_____________________________________________________________________________The Volunteer Hotline is: 336-740-9282 / IF in need, that Hotline is: 336-846-5877

_____________________________________________________________________________ Generators & Extension Cords available for anyone that is on oxygen and has No Power. For info call 828-406-0980

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Big Flatts Baptist Church in Fleetwood will be open today after 5pm, for anyone who needs help to Refresh, Wash Clothes, Charge Phones or Devices, Pray or other needs. Towels & toothbrushes will be available

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