- Recovery continues for western NC nearly two months after Hurricane Helene
- Recovery continues for western NC nearly three months after Hurricane Helene
- Cast of Scandal reunites to show support for western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene
- Tropical Storm Sara threatens to bring flash floods and mudslides to Central America
- Hurricane-stricken Tampa Bay Rays to play 2025 season at Yankees' spring training field in Tampa
Ocean Isle Beach restaurant collects donations for tornado victims
Early Tuesday morning USAR Task Force 11 assisted Brunswick County with search for victims following tornadoes that touched down over night (Photo: Matt Davis/New Hanover Co. Fire Rescue)
OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — A restaurant in Ocean Isle Beach is inviting you to donate to help tornado victims in Ocean Ridge Plantation.
Pelican’s Perch Bar and Grill is accepting gift certificates and gift cards for local business like grocery stores and home improvements stores, along with items for babies throughout the weekend. They plan to deliver the items to victims next week.
Restaurant co-owner Sarah Walters says the restaurant is also opening its doors and welcoming tornado victims to eat a warm meal on them
“It’s a great feeling to be in a position at this time to give back to the people that need it,” Walter said. “We at Pelican’s Perch have always been about community. What a great way to give back to the community.”
All donations can be dropped off at the restaurant from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.