(Media release from Rome GA Cares and the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office):
On Monday January 3, 2022 Rome GA Cares & the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office plan on leaving to assist Mayfield, KY and the surrounding area, after tornados devastated their communities. Between now and then we are asking for help from the community to donate supplies that will help them live & rebuild. We are very fortunate to live in such a generous community that has always come through with our past disaster relief endeavors.
The needs of the effected communities are as follows:
Socks, undergarments, blankets, coats, warm clothing, shoes, utility gloves, gas generators, flash lights, head lamp lights, batteries, phone chargers, gas cans, paper towels, plastic utensils, paper plates, feminine hygiene products, baby formula, diapers, toiletries, bottled water, non-perishable food, dog & cat food, tarps (large & small), children toys, stuffed animals, back packs, juice boxes, small packs of candy, Christmas candy, miscellaneous items to give to children.
All of the below drop off locations will be open to the public during the following days & hours:
Wednesday 12/15 – Friday 12/17; 8AM – 5PM
Monday 12/20 – Wednesday 12/22; 8AM – 5PM
Drop Off Locations:
1. North Rome Church of God
1929 N Broad St
Rome, GA 30161
2. Pleasant Valley North
735 Old Summerville Rd
Rome, GA 30165
3. Pleasant Valley South
702 Pleasant Valley Rd
Silver Creek, GA 30173
4. JWH Transport
300 Booze Mountain Rd
Lindale, GA 30147
5. Polk County Sheriff’s Office
1676 Rockmart Hwy
Cedartown, GA 30125
6. Polk County Sheriff’s Precinct
316 N Piedmont Ave
Rockmart, GA 30153
If you would like to make a monetary donation you can. We accept check, cash, and you have an option of donating online. You can bring cash or checks to the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office at the Floyd County Jail (2526 New Calhoun Hwy, Rome, GA 30161). Checks should be made out to RomeGACares c/o Chaplain Thornton and either brought to the Sheriff’s Office or mailed to 3 Government Plz, Suite 110 Rome, GA 30161.
Online Square Account: https://checkout.square.site/…/QBH3IFV5EGWEU3WF2LM2RCHQ…
Special Thank you to:
North Rome Church of God
JWH Transport
Pleasant Valley North
Pleasant Valley South
Unity Baptist
Silver Creek Baptist Church
Henderson & Sons
His Church
Essential Church
Northwood Baptist Church
First Baptist
Bush Arbor Baptist
Faith Missionary Baptist
Coosa Valley Praise & Worship
Rehoboth Baptist Church
Southeastern Mills
Thomas Watkins Trucking
