In December 2022, a reportedly intentional act of vandalism cut electrical power to thousands of households in Moore County within the Fairway District of the North Carolina Conference. Disaster Ministries worked with churches in the area and delivered generators, solar power disaster response trailers, and other equipment.
Thanks to the generosity of the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) and gifts from churches, Disaster Ministries provided grants to three churches in Moore County to help the community recover following the power outage.
Larry Vacek, a member at Vass UMC, said the church contributed to the Vass Lions Christmas Food Drive and the Vass Community Food Pantry, helping them provide food for families throughout the community. The church also helped five church members replace lost groceries from the power outage.
Thank you to UMCOR and all who helped the Moore County community. Contact disaster@nccumc.org or 888-440-9167 to learn how you and your church can become involved in disaster response.