03/29/2025
🔥 SUPPORT OUR FIREFIGHTERS ON THE FRONTLINES 🔥
March 27, 2025
The 80–90 brave crew members battling the Alarka Fire are enduring long, grueling shifts in challenging conditions to protect our community. Let's show them some love and support by donating care package items to help keep them going!
🧡 Donations can be dropped off at: Family Resource Center
Attn: Melissa Barker - 828-488-7505
Location: 300 Hughes Branch Rd.
Drop Off Hours: M-F 8am - 2pm
Items firefighters often request during wildfires include:
Protein bars
Trail mix
Beef jerky
Electrolyte drink packets (like Liquid I.V., Gatorade, etc.)
Nuts, dried fruit
Candy (especially chocolate that won’t melt easily)
Gum & mints
Canned coffee or energy drinks (Monster, Red Bull, etc.)
Baby wipes (unscented)
Chapstick / lip balm (with SPF)
Sunscreen
Travel-size deodorant
Eye drops
Foot powder
Hand sanitizer
Travel-size lotion (unscented preferred)
Wool socks (new)
Cooling towels / neck gaiters
Hand warmers
Thank-you cards or notes of encouragement
đź’¬ A little comfort goes a long way when you're away from home, eating on the go, and working 16-hour days. Let's come together and take care of the heroes taking care of us.