10/01/2024
Hey Rockingham County! We need your help! We are collecting non-perishable food, water, blankets, baby supplies and other essentials for the family of counties that were severely impacted by Hurricane Helene!
Please drop off any donations at the follow locations:
📍Rockingham County Maintenance Warehouse (338 Cherokee Camp Road, Wentworth) from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, Oct. 1-10.
📍Eden, Madison/Mayodan, and Reidsville Libraries, Monday-Friday 9 a.m.- 6 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
📍Stoneville Library - Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m
📍 Eden, Madison, Mayodan, Reidsville, Stoneville and Wentworth town and city halls during normal business hours.
Please only bring the following items:
• Non-Perishable food
• Bottled water, (sealed)
• Blankets
• Flashlights and batteries
• Feminine hygiene products
• Hand sanitizer
• Sports Drinks
• Unopened toiletry items
• Baby supplies, (Non-Perishable), included powdered baby formula
• Insect spray
• Manual can openers
• Work gloves
• New clothing
• Trash bags
Additionally, anyone wishing to donate pet items should drop them off at the Rockingham County Animal Shelter, located at 250 Cherokee Camp Road, Reidsville.
The following pet items are needed most:
• Dog and cat food, dried or canned. Must be sealed and unopened.
• Bottled water
• Cat litter and crates of all sizes
• Towels or blankets.
• Cleaning supplies, including paper towels.
Rockingham County has also deployed a Swift Water Team, a Telecommunications Response Task Force, a Light Tower and Generators. Rodney Cates, Emergency Services Director for Rockingham County, has also been deployed to McDowell County to serve as a supply manager.
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