KANNAPOLIS — The Kannapolis Fire Department has made the difficult decision to cancel the Fire Truck Parade and food drive scheduled for this Friday, Oct. 4.

The department has teams helping conduct rescue missions in the mountains and that is the top priority this week.

“Our fire and police departments are collecting supplies for emergency management personnel,” the city’s communications director, Annette Keller, said in a release. “If you would like to help — please bring your donations to Kannapolis Fire Station #1 (300 Firehouse Drive) or Fire Station #5 (2046 Barr Road).”

Items needed:

Water, sports drinks, hydration packs, bug spray, sunscreen, plastic utensils, trash bags, non-perishable foods, energy bars, cleaning supplies, hand sanitizer, paper products, toothpaste, toothbrushes, single serving snacks and sanitizer wipes.

You may also donate via Venmo at kfaf-payments.

One Blood will have the Big Red Bus at the intersection of Laureate Way and Watson Creek Drive, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday for anyone who would like to give a blood donation. To make an appointment to give blood, register at https://www.oneblood.org/donate-now.html.