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Harnett Cares volunteer network recognized for winter-disaster relief work
Summary
County commissioners recognized a volunteer group, Harnett Cares, for collecting donations and sending supplies to mountain communities affected by winter storms; organizers said they raised more than $40,000 in cash plus in-kind donations and distributed food and equipment to residents in affected areas.
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners honored local volunteers and partners who form the Harnett Cares network for their response to winter storm damage in mountain communities.
The county’s chair outlined participants and organizers in a special presentation, noting contributions from local officials and volunteers. Attendees named included Sheriff Coates, Clerk of Court Whittington, a Dunn representative Elmore, Representative Penny and community volunteers including Ronnie Blue and Jackie Brewington.
Organizers said the effort raised more than $40,000 in cash and collected additional goods—about $10,000 in clothing, generators and tools—and that volunteers transported and distributed donations to affected mountain communities. In his remarks the chair said the operation helped feed thousands of people and required long volunteer workdays to prepare and distribute food and supplies.
Several individual volunteers and representatives were invited forward to be recognized; the meeting recessed briefly to allow honorees to leave if they wished. The presentation did not include formal board action beyond the recognition.
Commissioners and county staff thanked volunteers for organizing donations, logistics and distribution during an emergency-response period when affected communities reported slow government response, organizers said.
