Mississippi group to travel to North Carolina to provide resources to Helene victims

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) – A non-profit organization from Mississippi, with a good understanding of going through a storm, is making plans to travel to North Carolina this weekend to provide resources.

Members of the largest all-male carnival krewe on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Krewe of Neptune, plan to bring lots of food and good vibes for those affected by Helene.

Kenny Foreman, assistant lieutenant of Krewe of Neptune, said they have been through similar situations like the one most North Carolinians are experiencing now.

“It’s, you know, obviously, we know from going through Hurricane Katrina and many of the other storms that we’ve dealt with down here, what it’s like going through that kind of devastation,” said Foreman.

Foreman said his parents lost their home to Katrina and a few family members had to swim their way out of it. “So we kind of understand,” said Foreman. ” And we feel like we can get on their level and understand where they’re at.”

He said they are bringing lots of food and plan to feed between 1200 and 1400 people while in North Carolina and provide other resources as well. This includes: sleeping bags, diapers, clothes, propane heaters, blankets and more.

The more than 500 crewmen will be in Burnsville, North Carolina on Saturday, Nov. 2 at City Hall located at 110 Town Square from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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