Hurricane Helene Update: October 1
Tryon International continues to host first responders. The NC Emergency Management Field Hospital has been set up today, with operations beginning Wednesday. See below for updates.
Community Resources:
Beginning Thursday, October 3, a supply distribution and donation drop off point will be open from 10am-6pm daily for free supplies available to anyone who needs them, for humans, pets and livestock. This distribution center will operate as a drive-through, staffed with volunteers and Tryon International team members, as part of the Polk County network of disaster relief locations. Follow signs for drive-through pick up or drop off of supplies.
Location:
2676 John Shehan Rd,
Mill Spring NC 28756
Limited showers and laundry facilities are available at the Lodging Office building at 2676 John Shehan Road. Please bring your own towels for shower facilities, and expect a wait.
Thursday, October 3, a FREE community meal will be provided near the Tryon International Lodging Office, with more information to come.
How to Help:
Donations are being accepted starting Wednesday, October 2 for the supply distribution and donation drop off point, starting at 10am at the Indoor Complex at Tryon International. The following items are being requested:
Water
Non-perishable food items
Hygiene items
Baby formula and diapers
Towels
Socks and underwear
First aid kits
Batteries and flashlights
Portable chargers/battery packs
Animal hay and feed, animal food, and kitty litter
Shovels, tarps, chainsaws, and work gloves
Hand sanitizer
Buckets and trash bags
Coolers
Click here if you would like to volunteer to receive donations on Wednesday or to help distribute items to community members.
Many have asked if they can ship us donations to distribute to the first responders and via our pending supply center. The answer is YES: if you are unable to physically bring donations but want to ship supplies to Tryon International for distribution, you can do so at the below address.
Tryon International
Attn: Hurricane Donations
4066 Pea Ridge Road
Mill Spring, NC 28756
If you are interested in making a financial contribution to recovery efforts, you may write a check to the Green River Foundation and mail to the above address with "Hurricane Helene relief" in the memo. 100% of your donation will go to the relief efforts in Polk, Rutherford, Henderson and Buncombe Counties in North Carolina and Spartanburg County, South Carolina. We will work with location agencies for that distribution. 100% of the contribution will be tax deductible.
Food:
All Tryon International restaurants will be opened starting Wednesday, October 2, to support our community, guests and first responders on-site.
We will continue offering all-you-can-eat buffets that have previously been offered in Campagna Italian Cuisine, relocating to Legends Club.
View all menus and hours here.
Stay tuned for more updates to come as recovery and relief efforts continue.
With questions, contact media@tryon.com.
Our thanks go to all who are volunteering here, donating items, praying for our community and participating in so many ways. We will recover. Together!