We all have friends and family that have been impacted by the devastation that Helene brought to the Southeast last week. Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee feeling the wrath of one of the worst storms many have seen in their lifetime. It has been amazing to see neighbors helping neighbors, strangers stepping up to help others, people who have lost so much rising above and helping those who have lost just as much if not more.
As you know Asheville, NC and the surrounding areas were some of the most heavily impacted. Asheville has been a dinner/overnight stop on Midway’s route for many years. We are always welcomed with patriotism and good ol’ Southern hospitality. Because of this, a long-time supporter has stepped up pledging $1000 to Midway Route and our charity of choice for the area. They had one request though…they are challenging others to step up and donate as well. $1, $10, $100, match their generous gift. Let’s all step up and honor this generous request!
After a bit of research Midway is going to donate all donations received to MANNA Foodbank.
MANNA FoodBank, located in Asheville, North Carolina, is a private, not-for-profit service organization working to end food insecurity in the 16 counties of Western North Carolina, including the Qualla Boundary. MANNA links the food industry to over 200 partner pantries and other human service organizations to get food to thousands of families’ tables. In the wake of Hurricane Helene, MANNA Food Bank has launched critical relief efforts to support the people of Western North Carolina. After severe flooding rendered their primary facility inoperable, they have secured a warehouse in Mills River, NC.
For the next 30 days I am asking for you to be a part of this challenge…help support an organization that is taking care of a community that has taken care of us over the years. For those who would like to send a check, please ensure that you make it out to Run for the Wall and in the For line put Midway – MANNA. You can mail your check to:
Run for the Wall Inc.
50 Fourth Ave Unit 1445
Dayton, NV 89403
For those whose bank uses Zelle and you would like to donate that way, mark your donation to midway.route@rftw.us. Please be sure to include Midway – Manna in the For line as well. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me directly.
If you prefer to donate via the RFTW website, please make sure you click on Midway in the drop down as well as check the box for “I wish to make this donation in the name of/or on behalf of another individual” and enter Midway-Manna under “Individual’s Name”.
Let’s show Asheville we are here for them in there time of need!