Stormy Weather Response Force
Holiday Toy & Supply Drive
Volunteer-led supply distribution supporting families still recovering from storm impacts.
Holiday support during Helene recovery
SWRF's February 2026 organizational letter says several western North Carolina and east Tennessee counties were still recovering from Hurricane Helene when Toys for Tots withdrew support there. SWRF brought together partnering organizations and volunteers across both states to organize holiday toys, food, and cold-weather supplies.
Direct Angel Tree support
The organization reported that 150 families received direct Angel Tree support during the 2025 holiday season. That number is specific to the Angel Tree part of the effort.
Broader community events
The same letter describes multi-county toy drives and food distribution reaching additional families. It does not give a complete combined total for every part of the holiday effort. The letter also described some cold-weather supply work as continuing when it was written in February 2026.
Source: SWRF organizational statement dated February 12, 2026.