Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is collecting donations for victims of Tropical Storm Helene in Western North Carolina until Friday, Nov. 1.

Items needed include: Mops, brooms, and scrub brushes; bottled water and other packaged drinks; first aid kits; hygiene items, including soap, detergent, disinfectant, garbage bags, and hand sanitizer; infant care items such as formula, diapers, and rash cream; nonperishable, packaged food items and snacks.

There are 20 drop-off locations across Charlotte, Cornelius, Huntersville and Mint Hill, including the Northern Regional Recreation Center, 18121 Old Statesville Road, Cornelius