STATE LINE RESOURCE STATION
OUR STORY
On September 27th, 2024 a storm system from Hurricane Helene dropped more than 25 inches of rain on Western NC, East TN, and Southwest VA. The rivers turned to dangerous oceans, the creeks to treacherous rivers, and the mountains began to fall. Thousands of homes and businesses were damaged or destroyed.
On September 28th, Valentine Reilly of Kind Designs Printing launched a t-shirt presale fundraiser hoping to raise funds and start a distribution center on the west end of Watauga County. After seeing the level of destruction there, she knew it was a need that was not being met.
On September 30th, she reached out Ashley Galleher of Zionville Ramp Company about the need for a supply hub in the area near the state line. Ashley was already on the same page, and wanted to set up a hub at her business location, and had already been in contact with Wine to Water about distributing water at her site. Valentine had raised the funds to purchase much needed survival supplies, and they made a plan to meet the next morning.
On October 1st, Valentine and Ashley set up a table outside of Zionville Ramp Company, and by the end of the day - they had ran out and restocked with supplies 3x, and started to take in supply donations from others. Ashley then opened up her warehouse for the cause and the distribution center was born. By day 3, helicopters were utilizing the central location and ample space to drop supply deliveries.
Since that day, State Line Resource Station and Rural Distribution Center had served over 1,200 families, given out thousands of supplies, and helped families to find resources to meet their greater needs. In November State Line launched the Brittany's Fund Recovery Grants to get much needed financial support into the hands of those who need it the most.
State Line hosts an amazing group of regular volunteers that show up, and keep the center organized and efficient, as well as keep our social media up to date, and help with every task imaginable. Both Ashley and Valentine have put their respective small businesses on hold to volunteer their time, energy, resources, and in Ashley's case, the warehouse and parking lot space where State Line operates. They plan to continue to distribute supplies and resources to the area as long as needed and are working on a long term recovery plan.
Located at ZRC SKATE
11878 Hwy 421 S
Trade, TN
[email protected]
(828) 832-6580
On September 28th, Valentine Reilly of Kind Designs Printing launched a t-shirt presale fundraiser hoping to raise funds and start a distribution center on the west end of Watauga County. After seeing the level of destruction there, she knew it was a need that was not being met.
On September 30th, she reached out Ashley Galleher of Zionville Ramp Company about the need for a supply hub in the area near the state line. Ashley was already on the same page, and wanted to set up a hub at her business location, and had already been in contact with Wine to Water about distributing water at her site. Valentine had raised the funds to purchase much needed survival supplies, and they made a plan to meet the next morning.
On October 1st, Valentine and Ashley set up a table outside of Zionville Ramp Company, and by the end of the day - they had ran out and restocked with supplies 3x, and started to take in supply donations from others. Ashley then opened up her warehouse for the cause and the distribution center was born. By day 3, helicopters were utilizing the central location and ample space to drop supply deliveries.
Since that day, State Line Resource Station and Rural Distribution Center had served over 1,200 families, given out thousands of supplies, and helped families to find resources to meet their greater needs. In November State Line launched the Brittany's Fund Recovery Grants to get much needed financial support into the hands of those who need it the most.
State Line hosts an amazing group of regular volunteers that show up, and keep the center organized and efficient, as well as keep our social media up to date, and help with every task imaginable. Both Ashley and Valentine have put their respective small businesses on hold to volunteer their time, energy, resources, and in Ashley's case, the warehouse and parking lot space where State Line operates. They plan to continue to distribute supplies and resources to the area as long as needed and are working on a long term recovery plan.
Located at ZRC SKATE
11878 Hwy 421 S
Trade, TN
[email protected]
(828) 832-6580