Hurricane Helene Update: October 2
Tryon International, in collaboration with county officials and community volunteers, is launching a multi-day supply and food distribution center at the venue’s Indoor Complex, open daily from 10am-6pm for both donation drop-offs and distribution to families in need.
Resources:
Supply Distribution Center:
Tryon International Indoor Complex,
2676 John Shehan Rd,
Mill Spring NC 28756
Open 10am-6pm daily through Sunday, October 6, with extensions TBA based on community need.
Free supplies are 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.
FREE LUNCH for up to 600 guests will be provided at Tryon International on Thursday, October 3 by Show Ring 1 and the Horse Show Office at Tryon International. First come, first served.
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.
Get Involved:
Donations are being accepted between 10am-6pm at the distribution center, daily. Donations outside these hours must be scheduled in advance. Important: for large quantity donations (box truck and bigger), please contact media@tryon.com to ensure volunteers are able to assist with unloading supplies. The following items are being requested:
Water
Batteries and flashlights/headlamps
Animal hay and feed, pet food, and kitty litter
Bread
Non-perishable food items
Can Openers
Gluten free and Celiac safe items
Hygiene items
Baby formula, baby food, and diapers
Chainsaws
Towels
Socks and underwear
First aid kits
Portable chargers/battery packs
Shovels, tarps, chainsaws, and work gloves
Hand sanitizer
Buckets and trash bags
Coolers
Generators
Camping supplies
Click here if you would like to volunteer to help receive or distribute items to community members at the distribution center.
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.
Tryon International Amenities:
All Tryon International restaurants are now open to support our community, guests and first responders on-site. Keeping restaurants open is an important way that we can support our employees as well, and we are grateful to be able to offer hot meals to those still waiting on power to be restored.
All-you-can-eat buffet meals continue to be offered in Legends Club for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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!