MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. – Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is helping local seniors and adults who receive disability income stay cool this summer by offering free box fans.
Beginning Thursday, June 20, at 9 a.m., Mecklenburg County residents 60 years and older and adults ages 18 to 59 who receive disability income can register to pick up a fan. Registration will be available online or by calling one of the eight pickup locations. Fans will be available for pickup starting June 26 at these locations:
- Albemarle Road Recreation Center, 980-314-1101
- David B. Waymer Recreation Center, 980-314-1127
- Eastway Regional Recreation Center, 980-314-3772
- Northern Regional Recreation Center, 980-314-6772
- Southview Recreation Center, 980-314-1105
- Sugaw Creek Recreation Center, 980-314-1124
- Tyvola Senior Center, 980-314-1320
- West Charlotte Recreation Center, 980-314-1120
Walk-up requests will not be accepted. Fans are limited to one per person. When picking up a fan, an individual must show a valid driver’s license or state ID providing proof of age and a current Mecklenburg County address.
Fans are provided through a grant from Duke Energy Carolinas.
