Solar Trailers Power Food Banks After Helene

After Hurricane Helene obliterated their building and cooling systems, Asheville’s MANNA FoodBank faced a crisis—but they’re fighting back with solar-powered trailers that run on battery energy to keep food fresh, even when the grid goes dark. Backed by a $5 million investment and a statewide push, these mobile electric hubs—designed by the Footprint Project—are being deployed across western North Carolina to power refrigerators, lights, and internet during emergencies. This isn’t just about recovery—it’s about building a resilient future where communities stay powered, fed, and connected no matter what nature throws their way. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d9a418da7b564d05