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Torch Technologies collecting, taking supplies to North Carolina

HUNTSVILLE — Torch Technologies is loading and taking supplies to North Carolina to provide relief to victims of Hurricane Helene.
(Torch Technologies/Facebook, 256 Today)
To donate items, bring them to Torch Freedom Center, 4090 South Memorial Parkway today until 9 p.m. or Saturday from 9-10 a.m.
The Torch crews will leave at 10:30 a.m. Saturday.
Immediate Needs
  • Food and Water: Non-perishable food items (canned goods, dried fruits, granola bars) and bottled water. Food to eat with little preparation, jugs/containers to carry clean water, and food storage containers
  • Medical Supplies: First aid kits, prescription medications, and over-the-counter pain relievers.
  • Clothing and Personal Items: Warm clothing, socks, underwear, toiletries, and hygiene products (soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, female products, toilet paper, towels and insect repellent.
  • Shelter Supplies: tarps, blankets, sleeping bags, camping stoves, tents, tables, and chairs.
  • Lanterns and Flashlights
  • Batteries of all types, solar panel chargers
  • Baby Supplies: diapers, formula, baby food, and wipes.
  • Chargers and Power Banks: for keeping devices charged to stay in touch with loved ones and access information. Charge them before sending.
  • Generators, cans of TrueFuel 2 stroke fuel to operate tools.
  • Chain saws, fuel, chain oil, small green filled propane tanks, grills.
  • Ice chests and wagons
Longer-Term Needs
  • Cleaning Supplies: disinfectants, gloves, masks, detergent, brushes, buckets, shovels, rakes and trash bags.
  • Household Items: basic cookware, utensils, and dishes.
  • Clothing: undergarments, tee shirts and rubber boots

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