Volunteers from the city's churches were putting plastic bags full of household cleaning supplies and nonperishable food onto the trucks and vans as well. A convoy of semitrucks from a Missouri nonprofit group had arrived earlier with some of the supplies. Local charities also donated, showing a community rallying to support those in need with essentials like food and water.
Some are benefiting from the platoons of rescue workers providing donated supplies. Neighbors are finding creative ways to help each other. For instance, one resident traded pool water to flush toilets in exchange for bottled water, demonstrating the resourcefulness in times of crisis.
'If you're in Augusta, you need something,' said Phil Stanley, co-pastor of a local church coordinating the relief effort. 'You either need water or food or a way to get out of your driveway.' This statement underscores the severity of the situation faced by many residents since they remain without basic necessities.
Daily life for many in this city has been reduced to a struggle for the basics: food, water, electricity, and for some, shelter. As wealthier residents evacuate, those left behind grapple with the aftermath of Helene, facing dire conditions.
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