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DONATED ITEMS … Pictured is Heather Valdez and Denise Dean going through some of the items donated by the community.
By: Breana Reliford
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
publisher@thevillagereporter.com
MONTPELIER– Bryan Truck Line of Montpelier, OH, is currently taking donations to support the victims of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina.
Founded in 1948, Bryan Truck Line has been known for their reliability, extensive transportation routes, and impeccable customer service.
Now, they are adding “disaster-relief supporters” to that list. They are currently holding donation drop-offs for those who wish to contribute locally to the victims of Hurricane Helene.
Hurricane Helene survivors endured a week of destruction, damage, and devastation. Now, they are dealing with the aftermath.
In some areas, cities or communities are completely destroyed. In others, some lost their houses or cars. Because of this, Bryan Truck Line, in connection with Operation Compassion, is looking to donate as many resources as possible.
The donation period will range from October 9 to October 21. They are looking to collect a variety of items, such as paper towels, toilet paper, cleaning supplies, trash bags, new blankets, sheets, and pillows, pet food, baby formula, baby food, paper plates, cups, and flatware.
Hygiene products they need include soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, feminine products, baby wipes, and diapers. Food items needed include canned goods (with the pull top), tuna and chicken foil packs, peanut butter, protein bars, bottled water, Boost, Ensure, and Gatorade.
Due to a lack of power in some areas, they are also reaching out for generators, tarps, zip ties, duct tape, rope, flashlights, lanterns, and batteries.
The drop-off location will be at the Bryan Truck Line South Building, 14020 US Highway 20A, Montpelier, OH, between the hours of 8am-5pm.
For those wishing to make monetary donations, checks should be made payable to: theChurch Maumee, 3000 Strayer Road, Maumee, OH 43537; Memo Line: Hurricane Relief
Ron Dean of Bryan Truck Line shared that the community has been very supportive in their efforts so far, and he hopes to continue seeing a great turnout.
For more information, contact Bryan Truck Line at 419-485-8373 or visit their Facebook page.