by Malcolm Butler
Today is the final day that 5.11 by Karl Malone will be taking donations to aid first responders in Tennessee and North Carolina that are assisting with continued cleanup from Hurricane Helene.
The Cocke County (Tennessee) Sheriff’s Department contacted 5.11 by Karl Malone last week requesting assistance with secondhand pants, uniform tops and boots as well as other supplies.
Chief Bill Pace from the West Sterlington Fire Protection District of Union Parish is loading up multiple trucks and trailers with supplies and will be departing later this evening. The goal is to send as many new and secondhand pants, tops and boots to these responders as so many of theirs are water-logged.
In addition to uniforms and boots, blankets, socks, buckets, trash bags, heaters, toilet tissue, tooth paste, baby formula and boot dryers are needed.
Stephanie Callender, manager of 5.11 by Karl Malone, said that the response from north Louisiana businesses and individuals has been impressive as she has collected supplies and monetary donations that have allowed her to purchase new pants and boots.
Callender said that she will continue to receive both monetary donations and supplies until 1 p.m. today.
Individuals can drop these off at 5.11 by Karl Malone located at 1913 East Kentucky Avenue in Ruston. Anyone with questions can call Callender at 5.11 by Karl Malone at 318-680-3858.
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