City will collect items through Saturday, Oct. 5, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at LeConte Center Front/Events Entrance
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee—(Sept. 30, 2024)—Pigeon Forge is collecting items for those in the East Tennessee region affected by last week’s flood. There is an immediate need for the items listed below.
“We know the need is great in our community, and Pigeon Forge is working with our neighbors to help them stabilize and begin cleanup efforts,” said Pigeon Forge City Manager Earlene Teaster. “Together, we will walk alongside the folks in this region during this unimaginable tragedy.”
Beginning Tuesday (Oct. 1) morning at 8 a.m., donations will be accepted at the LeConte Center’s front/events entrance located at 2986 Teaster Lane. Collections will continue daily through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Used clothing items are not requested at this time. Signs are posted to direct traffic to the loading dock.
Items needed include:
buckets with lids, available at home improvement stores
tarps
shovels & rakes
trash bags
work gloves
masks, including dust masks
disinfecting wipes
diapers
bottled water
Baby formula, food & wipes
prepackaged snacks
can openers
first aid supplies
personal hygiene items
kitty litter
new socks & underwear
clean towels & blankets
laundry detergent
pet food
kitty litter
hand sanitizer
Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Sevier County officials are working to provide water to the city of Newport, Tennessee.
For information about donation efforts, please visit https://www.mypigeonforge.com/travel-alerts/.
—MyPigeonForge2024—