Northeast State launches Helene recovery drive

BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Northeast State Community College has launched a donation drive to support those impacted by Hurricane Helene.

The following relief supplies are requested:

• Bottled water
• Canned food
• Toiletry items (deodorant, bandages, toothpaste, body wash, shampoo, etc.)
• Cleaning supplies
• Manual can openers
• Flashlights
• Batteries
• Trash bags
• Gloves (medical and work brand)
• Unopened and unexpired Tylenol, Ibuprofen and OTC items
• Rubbing alcohol
• Wet wipes
• Candles

Items can be dropped off from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at these locations:

• Northeast State at Blountville, 2425 Highway 75 (General Studies Building Atrium)
• Northeast State at Elizabethton, 386 Highway 91 (the Bear Den at the front entrance lobby)
• Kingsport Center for Higher Education, 300 W. Market Street (main entrance lobby)
• Northeast State at Gray, 120 Dillon Court (main entrance lobby)

To make an online donation to the Northeast State Foundation to assist victims of Hurricane Helene, click here .

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