Oskar Blues CAN’d Aid Foundation ships 50,400 cans of water to help Hurricane Matthew victims

Photo courtesy of CAN'd Aid Foundation

From Oskar Blues CAN’d Aid Foundation:

CAN’d Aid Foundation Packages 50,400 CANS of Water with Oskar Blues Brewery to Support N.C. Hurricane Victims

WHAT:  The CAN’d Aid Foundation teamed up with Oskar Blues Brewery to can a truck load of water (50,400 cans) for Hurricane Matthew victims in North Carolina. 

WHEN: Friday October 14 (7 a.m.) — 50,400 cans filled at Oskar Blues Brewery.

WHERE: 342 Mountain Industrial Dr., Brevard, North Carolina 28712. Shipped to Manna Church immediately. 5117 Cliffdale Rd., Fayetteville, N.C. 28314. Arriving Friday.

WHY: Catastrophic flooding of “Hurricane Katrina-like proportions” has affected eastern parts of North Carolina leaving thousands without potable water, power and shelter.

Founded in 2013 following the devastating floods that hit Lyons and Longmont, ColoRADo, more than $2 million has been raised to support doin’ good efforts around the US. CAN’d Aid, the do-goodery arm of Oskar Blues Brewery, is all about diggin’ in and doin’ good where we CAN.  

Its efforts are focused on:

  • Towns – building strong communities
  • Tunes – for your eyeholes and earholes
  • Treads + Trails – get outside and get after it!
  • Love Yur Mama – save the blue marble
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Max Hunt grew up in South (New) Jersey and graduated from Warren Wilson College in 2011. History nerd; art geek; connoisseur of swimming holes, hot peppers, and plaid clothing. Follow me @J_MaxHunt

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