United Way West TN accepting donations to aid in disaster relief efforts

United Way of West Tennessee Accepts Donations to Aid in Disaster Relief Efforts

Jackson, Tenn. (Oct. 3, 2024) – To aid in the disaster relief efforts for those affected by Hurricane Helene, United Way of West Tennessee is currently accepting donations that will later be transported to local United Ways in the East Tennessee Highlands and Unicoi area, along with Greene County. Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 hurricane, swept through the Gulf Coast of Florida and traveled through portions of Georgia, North and South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia late last month.

Items needed are water, batteries, empty gas jugs, trash bags, flashlights, camp stove fuel, first aid kits, N95 masks, gloves, paper plates, toilet paper, paper towels, cleaning supplies, tarps, buckets, can openers, and tools for cleaning debris, such as shovels and rakes.  

Donations can be dropped off at United Way of West Tennessee’s office: 470 North Parkway, Suite B, Jackson, TN 38305. For more info, call 731-422-1816.

About United Way of West Tennessee
Established in 1941, United Way of West Tennessee is a nonprofit organization in Jackson, Tenn. that advocates for equity through uniting agencies in ways that improve each person’s access to health, education, and financial stability. For more information, visit uwwt.org. 

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