NC Farm Bureau Letter Drive for Western NC

Posted Date: 10/25/24 (7:27 AM)

Show your support for Western North Carolina by writing notes/letters/poems or drawings to families, farmers and individuals affected by Helene, or to first responders, emergency personnel and community helpers.

Physical letters may be mailed to:

NCFB

Attn: Ag in the Classroom

PO Box 2776

Raleigh, NC 27611

You may also scan and email notes to Heather Morton at heather.morton@ncfb.com

FAQs:

DEADLINE: There is not a deadline to speak of, but it would be nice to have these before Thanksgiving.
Can adults participate? Absolutely!
What if my I cannot afford postage? Email the typed notes to heather.morton@ncfb.com
Can I send small supplies as well such as pens or pencils or seeds? No, please direct all supply donations to the local missions in your county.
How should I address these letters? If the letter is to first responders or emergency personnel, or folks in the community helping, they can address them, “Dear helper.” If the letter is to someone displaced, or suffering loss, the notes can start with “Dear farmer,” “Dear community member,” or “Dear friend.”
How will these be delivered? NC Farm Bureau will be delivering notes and letters by hand as mail services are currently suspended in WNC. We will be doing this through organizations who have folks in western NC communities in the next couple months.
Will you include my student’s school/personal information on the letters? No.
Can I send letters in other languages, like Spanish? Yes! Please make a note about who they are for in English (e.g., “linemen” “first responders” “farmers,” etc.) somewhere on the letter, so they can be appropriately sorted.
Should I individually envelope and address the letters? No, send them loose and unaddressed. If you have a bunch, put in a large envelope or box and send them to NC Farm Bureau at the address above.