Fire Station #1 to close as Hurricane Helene Relief collection site Wednesday at 5 p.m., WFFD will continue accepting monetary donations

The Wake Forest Fire Department (WFFD) announced today that Wake Forest Fire Station #1, 420 Elm Ave., will stop serving as a Hurricane Helene collection site on Wednesday, Oct. 9, at 5 p.m.

In a statement announcing the decision to close the drop-off site that has been open since September 29, the WFFD wrote: “We are incredibly grateful to everyone who has generously contributed to our Hurricane Helene Relief Effort, whether through donations, time, or service.

To all those who helped transport donations to Western NC, volunteered at Station 1 to sort and accept items, or supported the effort in any way - you have made a real impact. Your kindness has made a difference to those in need, and your efforts will never be forgotten.

Thank you again to our incredible community for your compassion and support. Together, we have shown that when times get tough, we rise stronger. Let’s continue to make a difference!”

Thanks to the generous contributions of community members, the WFFD delivered over 250 pallets of food and other supplies to western North Carolina, along with over 40 pallets of water.

Although Fire Station #1 will no longer serve as a collection site after 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, the WFFD will continue accepting monetary donations online. Cash and checks written to the Wake Forest Firefighters Foundation are also accepted. All monetary donations will be used to support recovery efforts in western North Carolina.

As of Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 8, monetary donations, including online contributions, cash, and checks, totaled $105,840.

For more information, email Capt. Ian Moffatte at [email protected].