SMITHFIELD – In response to the devastating impacts of Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina, Johnston County, along with the Sheriff’s Office and Emergency Services, is hosting a week-long donation drive to support our neighbors in need. Johnston County residents have always stepped up to lend a helping hand to our fellow North Carolinians. This week, we’re inviting our residents to come together, once again, to contribute new, unused, and non-perishable items to donate to our friends out west.
Items we are collecting include, but are not limited to:
- bottled water
- non-perishable food
- paper products
- plastic utensils
- sanitary wipes
- cleaning supplies
- hygiene products (toothpaste, soap, shampoo, etc.)
- diapers
- baby wipes
- sports drinks
- hydration powder packs
- bug spray
- manual can openers
- trash bags
- socks (all sizes, unopened)
- heavy duty work gloves
- pet food
Donations can be dropped off at the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office beginning Monday, September 30 from 1:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.
A drive-thru donation line will be set up to make the process quick and easy for residents. The Sheriff’s Office will continue to accept donations throughout the week, Tuesday-Friday, from 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
The Sheriff’s Office is located at 2875 U.S. Hwy. 70 Business East, Smithfield, N.C. 27577. Signs will be visible to help direct motorists to the correct drop-off point.
In addition to physical donations, cash and checks are also welcome. Please make checks payable to:
County of Johnston Relief Fund
P.O. Box 1049
Smithfield, N.C. 27577
Please put “Western NC/Helene” in the memo line. All funds will be collected and donated directly to emergency relief efforts in western North Carolina.
For more information, contact the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office at 919-989-5010.
