The Ron Asby American Legion Post 304 in Acworth, partnering with the 9/11 Memorial Ride Foundation, provided relief trucks the morning of Oct. 12 dropping donations at two different sites in Asheville, North Carolina.
Loaded with items donated by Post and non-Post members, the truck made its first stop at the Buncombe County collection site.
When the truck arrived, it was the third truck in line and five more trucks pulled up behind. It was a continuous stream of donations pouring in to the location managed by The United Way.
The Buncombe County Donations Collection Warehouse then sent out loaded trucks to the outlying areas with needed supplies. The North Carolina National Guard was on site helping coordinate the efforts.
Members of Post 304 made contact with Crisis Response International, an organization of churches and volunteers who provide relief across the world. They provided a roll-thru donation site where people could come and stop at the different stations, picking up the things they needed. Once they had received supplies, they were provided a free hot lunch for their families from a large food truck on site.
Post 304 members were there for an hour unloading and saw at least 200 cars come through the line.
