Park and Recreation Collecting Donations for Helene Recovery
To support those affected by Hurricane Helene, Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is collecting donations at multiple locations across the county until Friday, Nov. 1. Accepted items include:
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) and protective clothing, including dust masks, helmets, bandanas and work gloves
- Rebuilding supplies and tools, including plastic tarps, nails, plywood, plastic buckets, shovels, rakes, boxes, barrels, and heavy-duty plastic bags
- Cleaning items such as rags, mops, brooms, and scrub brushes
- Bottled water and other packaged drinks
- First aid kits
- Hygiene items, including soap, detergent, disinfectant, garbage bags, and hand sanitizer
- Infant care items such as formula, diapers, and rash cream
- Nonperishable, packaged food items and snacks
- Electronic device chargers
- Flashlights and batteries
- Linens such as bedding and pillows
- New undergarments such as underwear or socks
- Toys and books for children
Charlotte Drop-off Locations
- Albemarle Road Recreation Center, 5027 Idlewild Road North, Charlotte
- Arbor Glen Outreach Facility, 1520 Clanton Road, Charlotte
- Bette Rae Thomas Recreation Center, 2921 Tuckaseegee Road, Charlotte
- Eastway Regional Recreation Center, 3150 Eastway Park Drive, Charlotte
- Elon Recreation Center, 11401 Ardrey Kell Road, Charlotte
- Ivory/Baker Recreation Center, 1920 Stroud Park Court, Charlotte
- Marion Diehl Recreation Center, 2219 Tyvola Road Charlotte
- Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center, 800 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Charlotte
- McDowell Nature Center, 15222 York Road, Charlotte
- Methodist Home Recreation Center, 3200 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte
- Ray's Splash Planet, 215 N. Sycamore St., Charlotte
- Reedy Creek Nature Center, 2986 Rocky River Road in Charlotte
- Southview Recreation Center, 1720 Vilma St., Charlotte
- Tom Sykes Recreation Center, 1501 Euclid Ave., Charlotte
- Tuckaseegee Recreation Center, 4820 Tuckaseegee Road, Charlotte
- Tyvola Senior Center, 2225 Tyvola Road, Charlotte
Cornelius Drop-off Locations
- Northern Regional Recreation Center, 18121 Old Statesville Road, Cornelius
Huntersville Drop-off Locations
- David B. Waymer Recreation Center, 14008 Holbrooks Road, Huntersville
- Quest Nature Center, 6345 Sample Road in Huntersville
Mint Hill Drop-off Locations
- Stevens Creek Nature Center, 15700 Thompson Road, Mint Hill