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NC State captain Davin Vann leading hurricane relief drive

Donations can be dropped off Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday at NCSU practice facility

Davin Vann, who had a huge game for NC State against Northern Illinois, is helping spearhead a hurricane relief effort. Photo courtesy GoPack.com

From NC State Athletics | GoPack.com

NC State Football, led by captain Davin Vann and with the support of Wolfpack Athletics, will be collecting supplies to help provide relief for those in Western North Carolina affected by Hurricane Helene. A truck will be parked beside the Close-King Indoor Practice Facility beginning today at 3 pm for anyone to drop off goods. 

Vann, who is coming off the best game of his career, approached NC State head coach Dave Doeren on Monday, asking if he could spearhead efforts to help his fellow North Carolinians. He offered to provide a truck owned by his family’s moving company (Joyful Movers) to gather the goods, which will then be delivered to the Durham Rescue Mission for dissemination.

A schedule of items needed and drop-off times are listed below:

Location: 

Close-King Indoor Practice Facility (located on Karmonis Way adjacent to Carter-Finley Stadium)

Drop-Off Times

  • Monday, Sept. 30: 3 – 8 pm
  • Tuesday, Oct. 1: 12 – 8 pm
  • Wednesday, Oct. 2: 12 – 8 pm

List of Supplies Needed: 

  • Cases of water and any type of electrolyte drinks 
  • Premixed (ready to use) baby formula
  • Baby Wipes
  • Hygiene products (Toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, hand Sanitizer, feminine products)
  • Diapers 
  • Shampoo / Body Wash
  • Flashlights /Lanterns
  • Batteries 
  • Blankets/Sleeping bags 
  • Shelf Stable Food 
  • Pop Top Canned Good

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