CHARLOTTE, NC — The Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office is collecting donations for those impacted by Hurricane Harvey.
“It breaks my heart to see what has happened in Texas, but it’s times like these that we come together and lean on one other and lift each other up,” said Sheriff Irwin Carmichael, Mecklenburg County Sheriff.
The MCSO is collecting donations that will be delivered to the Houston area as part of the “Charlotte Helps Houston” Hurricane Harvey relief effort.
“We are asking folks here in our community to come together and help us show the people of Texas that we care and that we are here for them,” said Sheriff Carmichael.
The items being requested for donation are:
- Non-perishable Food
- Powdered Drink Mix
- Baby Items (Diapers, Wipes, Formula, etc.)
- Cleaning Products (Bleach, Rubber Gloves, etc.)
- First Aid Supplies (Bandages, Antibiotic Ointment, Antiseptic Wipes, etc.)
- Personal Hygiene Items
- Clothes/Undergarments
- Notes of Encouragement
The sheriff’s office has partnered with several local businesses and Churches to provide drop-off locations for those wishing to donate. Donations will be accepted during business hours through September 14th at the following locations:
- Meck. Co. Sheriff’s Office -WRRC Blueharbor Bank
901 Elizabeth Avenue 104 North Statesville Road
Charlotte, NC 28202 Huntersville, NC 28078 - Mecklenburg County Park & Rec. Beds for Kids – Charlotte Warehouse
5841 Brookshire Boulevard 2519 South Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC 28216 Charlotte, NC 28203 - Hope House Foundation Beds for Kids – Lake Norman Warehouse
15604 Northcross Drive 11020 Bailey Road, Suite D
Huntersville, NC 28078 Cornelius, NC 28031 - North Carolina Cooperative Ext. Service Weeping Willow AME Zion Church
1418 Armory Drive 2220 Milton Road
Charlotte, NC 28204 Charlotte, NC 28215 - Old Store Produce
14720 Brown Mill Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
