The city of Fort Wright has partnered with the North Carolina City & County Management Association to deliver needed non-perishable items to flood-ravaged Old Fort, North Carolina.
The town of Old Fort, N.C. is located 30 miles east of Asheville and, in 2024, had a population of 820 people.
North Carolina City & County Management Association Executive Director Rob Shepherd has indicated that many cities and counties remain in response mode assessing the magnitude of the damage and still searching for missing persons. He said that many communities still do not have power or reliable communications, many roads are damaged or destroyed limiting and preventing transportation, and that there is a need for a variety of non-perishable items.Â
Items will be collected through the close of business on Thursday, Oct. 10 at the Fort Wright Fire/EMS Department, located at 409 Kyles Lane in Fort Wright.
On Friday, Oct. 11, City of Fort Wright Staff will depart for Old Fort, N.C., to deliver items collected directly to the Emergency Operations Center warehouse located in McDowell County for distribution to those in need.
Items being collected include:
- Shelf-stable canned foods (pop-top cans preferred)
- Can openers
- Baby and toddler formula and food
- Diapers – all sizes, including adult
- Baby wipes
- Pacifiers
- Trash bags
- Feminine hygiene products
- Pet food – wet, dry and treats
- Toilet paper
- Paper towels
- Bleach
- Shovels
- Gloves
- Coolers
- Flashlights
- Batteries
- Adult and children Tylenol products
- Shampoo/conditioner
- Deodorant
- Soap
- Reading glasses
- First aid supplies
- Floor and window fans
The city is not able to accept clothing or toys at this time.
Any further inquiries can be addressed to Jill Cain Bailey at jcbailey@fortwrightky.gov.
