RALEIGH, NC (November 18, 2016)…Restaurants to serve as drop-off locations to collect much-needed items.
WHAT: The wildfires in the Western North Carolina mountains have caused more than $12 million in damage and have burned more than 12,000 acres. As firefighters from across the state continue to try and get the flames under control, local McDonald’s restaurants in several area communities are taking donations for much-needed items.
Starting November 19, restaurants in Hickory, Morganton, Valdese, Icard, Banner Elk, Newland, Conover, Lenoir and Granite Falls will support in the effort.
WHEN: November 19 – November 30
WHERE: McDonald’s restaurants in Hickory, Morganton, Valdese, Icard, Banner Elk, Newland, Conover, Lenoir, and Granite Falls.
GIVING OPPS: Requested items are energy bars, beef jerky, bandanas, socks (size medium), work boot socks (size large), travel size hand wipes and lotion, travel size Gold Bond foot powder, lip balm, wool caps/hats, 16 oz. Gatorade, work gloves and saline drops
CONTACT: Leah Galloway: 704-618-3648 or leah@mckeemanpr.com
