by Devin M. Ceartas and the Triangle Mutual Aid publishing collective (reprinted with permission)
What is needed where is continuing to evolve and continuing to diverge between different locations. Definitely encourage you to check in with our dispatch team before heading to the region to sort it out. Something interesting happened today: more nonprofits, churches, government agencies + a slew of people who came out for the first time because it is the weekend resulting in an overabundance of some of the basic supplies in some places, overwhelming volunteers in those places, while needed items were nowhere to be found. So, I think we’re going to be switching to more of a “pull” model and way from a “push” model. Rather than get everything that comes in out the door as quickly as possible (which we’ve done an absolutely fantastic job of doing so far), we’re going to start letting distribution sites in the impacted zone ask us for specific things, or at least categories of things, so we become like the “free amazon” place to order what you need.
We do have a good amount of stuff right now, so if you’re down to drive things up where it’s (actually) needed please fill out our “drive west” onboarding form.
We need CLEAN, NEW, WORKING. This is not the time to throw garbage bags of anything you have lying around as that makes it sooooo much harder on volunteers.
We’re going to need warm clothes.
– Everything needs to be clean and folded
– It needs to be put in a bag with an inventory list on the top
– Sizes need to go with sizes
– Shirts need to go with shirts
The Hillsborough warehouse is stocked up again from donations coming in from around the triangle and a new warehouse space came online today, organized by our colleagues at RUMAH.
Some media came out today, the podcast interview I did a few days ago, and an article in Rolling Stone quoting some good people I know in Asheville.
Someone on the ground in Marshall is working with a helicopter company. They created a sheet for people to request local helicopter aid.
Asheville: solid waste collection will resume in target areas on monday 10/7 (no recycling pickup until recycling plant back online)
I’m told UNC Health is also offering free primary care virtual visits to those living in impacted counties: https://x.com/UNC_Health_Care/status/1841812375739007178 We’re building list of providers, actually. Not sure what I’m supposed to share, so put it in the needs form to be connected.
For those heading to the mountains, we encourage you to travel in pairs and stay alert. Robberies have been reported. I heard one unconfirmed report of a highway stop by law enforcement targeting supply vehicles. And, to top it off, there have been more than one report of white-supremacist groups sighted in the area, being visible, in some cases bring in aid as well. Bless their hearts.
Which brings us back to our ongoing discussion, what exactly is Mutual Aid, and what makes it different? Part 2: Mutual Aid is the most radical thing. We are currently up to our muck-boots (or limit of tabs in our browsers, depending on our role) giving our everything for impacted communities. We do this out of a deep love and understanding of the interdependence of all life, human and otherwise, on this planet. The intensity of our work points to our commitment to bringing a new way of living into existence, to find and build the human connection which will allow us to cooperate rather than compete. The imperative for constant growth of wealth which is central to capitalism is a root cause of the climate changes which caused this storm. Even non-profits compete with each other in these moments for credit and donations, stepping on each other’s toes while trying to meet their mission under capitalism. But we do not need a “revolution” which initiates violence. No, I’m not the one charging the capitol steps. What we are doing is recognizing the root problems and building a world differently, with compassion and intention, addressing those root problems.
Florida. Our beloved sandbar sister to the south. There is another storm predicted to impact the state, aiming directly at some of our strongest Mutual Aid friends in the Tampa/St. Pete area, on October 9th, just a few days from now. Again. Something tells me that anything not in immediate need here may find a home soon enough…
Many donation drop-sites will continue to operate over the weekend.
What people need
Things I’ve seen posted as needs in the past 24 hours:
- Stop the bleeds kits, trauma medic kits, CAT tourniquets, quick clot, trauma shears, gloves, gauze, IV bags, bandages, butterfly bandages, antibiotic ointment, wound wash spray, full foley cath kit w/leg bag, rewetting drops, hydrocortisone cream
- (cold weather gear): new sleeping bags, sleeping pads, hot hands, hats, gloves, scarves, insulated jackets/coats, propane heaters w/tip-over shut-off, TARPS ALL THE TARPS, propane, wool clothes, wool blanket, camping tents and quality backpacks and bags
- albuterol rescue inhalers, suboxone, keflex, insulin, glaucoma drops, OTC meds, kids OTC meds, oot fungal care, Bandages, antibiotics ointment, Hand santizer
- pull-ups, size 5-7 diapers, bleach wipes, flashlights, headlamps, batteries, lighters, gasoline, outdoor cooking supplies, pots/pans/stoves
- cleanup supplies, construction supplies, hazmat suits amd waiters, buckets w/ lids, solar showers, gas / diesel, shovels, unscented laundry detergent, paper towels
- Plungers, portable sump pumps
- Formula, diapers, diaper rash ointment
- Bread, instant coffee, Tortillas, peanut butter, can openers, cereal, oatmeal, dog and cat food
- Spectracide hornet/wasp killer.
- Gatorade/pedialyte/liquid iv
- Ziploc bags, small storage containers
- Well water tests
Drop-off Locations for Donations in NC
Hillsborough: Diaper Bank Warehouse
437 Dimmock’s Mill Rd, Unit 1
Hillsborough, NC 27278
M-Sat 8:00-5:00
Hillsborough: Weaver Street Market
228 S. Churton St.
8am – 9pm.
Hillsborough: Orange County Sportsplex
101 Meadowlands Drive, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Mon-Sat 5:30am-10pm, Sun 12pm-7pm
Carrboro, NC: Back Alley Bikes
100 Boyd St, Carrboro, NC 27510
Open Tues – Sat. 11am to 6pm
Carrboro: Weaver Street Market
101 E. Weaver St.
8am – 9pm.
Carrboro: Dingo Dog
410 N Greensboro #150
Mon-Wed 1–9 PM, Thurs & Fri 1–10 PM, Sat 12–10 PM, Sun 12–8 PM
Chapel Hill (Southern Village): Weaver Street Market
716 Market St.
8am – 9pm.
Chapel Hill: Rougarou & Zogs
108 Henderson St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Wed-Sat 11 AM–2 PM, 5–10 PM
Pittsboro: McIntyre’s Books
220 Market Street
Fearrington Village
Wednesday through Sunday until 5pm
Raleigh, NC: RUMAH: 415 Hillsborough St
Drop off during events. See calendar on website raleighmutualaid.info
Raleigh: Cross Fit
2845 Jones Franklin Rd Raleigh NC 27606
Everyday 5am-7:30 pm
Raleigh: The NOW at Midtown
1100 Mercantile Dr STE 120
Mon – Wed 9am-8pm, Thurs- Sat 9am-9pm, Sunday 9am-7am
Raleigh: Clockwork
519 W North St, Raleigh, NC 27603
5pm & 12am, 7 days a week
Raleigh: Clockwork
519 W North St, Raleigh, NC 27603
5pm & 12am, 7 days a week
Raleigh: William and Company
616 N Person St #1214, Raleigh, NC 27604
Mon-Fri 5pm – 2am, Sat & Sun 2pm-2am
Raleigh: Urban Pothos
1101 E Whitaker Mill Rd Suite 122
11am-7pm Tues-Sun
Raleigh: Weaver Street Market
404 W Hargett St, Raleigh, NC 27603
8am – 9pm daily
Raleigh: Ruby Delux
415 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC 27601
5pm – 2am
Cary: Haircraft Studios
1189 W Chatham St Cary
Tuesday-Friday 10-7 and Saturday 9-5
Durham, NC: Art Post at 718 Iredell
Starting Monday, Sept. 30th
Open Monday-Saturday 12-6
Durham: The Scrap Exchange
2050 Chapel Hill Rd, Durham, NC 27707
10:30am – 6pm Tue-Sun.
Durham: Maverick’s Smokehouse and Taproom
900 W Main Street Durham NC
normal business hours.
Durham: Fuzzy Needle
1005 W Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701
Thurs/Fr/Sat/Sun 11-4
Durham: Perfect Lovers
2823 N. Roxboro St.
Mon-Fri 7:30-1pm, Sat & Sun 8:30-1pm.
Durham: Ninth Street Bakery
136 E Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701
Monday, Tuesday 2-5
Fuquay-Varina: ClubWorx
100 Fitness Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
Mon-Thur 5am-10pm, Fri 5am-8pm, Sat 7-7, Sundat 10-6
Wake Forest: Black White Cafe
314 Brooks St, Wake Forest, NC
7am–6pm Wednesday and Thursday, 7am–4pm Friday
Greensboro, NC: 241 Summit Avenue
11am – 1pm Tuesday-Friday
Charlotte: Patagonia Charlotte
101 W. Worthington Ave, Charlotte NC, 28203
Open Mond-Sat 11-7 and Sund 11-6
Charlotte: Common Market Oakwold
4420-A Monroe Rd
Sun – Mon: 8-8. Tues-Sat: 8-10
Charlotte: SEAC Village
500 Bradford Dr
10-6 mon-fri
Charlotte: Carolina Migrant Network
3400 Shamrock Dr
8-5 mon-fri
Asheboro: The SwatchWorks, Inc.
453 Oakhurst Rd.
Mon-Thur 7:30am – 4pm.
Keep the supplies coming!!!
Editor’s Note: Don’t donate Red Cross and other charities that do little and fundraise a lot. Please Donate directly to the on the ground Mutual Aid groups! https://www.patreon.com/trianglemutualaid/posts
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