Veteran Carriers, a local trucking company owned by retired U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party’s Cliff White and Rob Cooch, donated $20,000 worth of VISA gift cards, food and checks to Bryan County Family Connections and God’s Pit Crew to help victims from the tornado that struck the Pembroke, Bryan County area on Thursday, April 5th.

“On April 5th, at approximately 5:10pm, an F-3 plus tornado that was roughly half a mile wide hit the north end of Bryan County. 22 homes were completely destroyed, 23 homes were majorly affected and 59 homes have minor damages. The countryside is ravaged. With the help of Richmond Hill Police Department, Georgia State Patrol, the City of Pembroke and surrounding communities and local businesses, we are in the process of clearing land and aiding our residents,” states Bryan County Public Relations Officer Deputy Jennifer Fleming.

“These are my neighbors. Seeing the devastation caused to residents that may not have insurance prompted us to act. They need immediate help. Whether it's gas for tractors, moving all the trees, feeding volunteers, buying food and handing out VISA gift cards - we wanted to help our neighbors. It's a blessing to give back to my community, that's what life is all about, utilizing your network for good. Everyone has their struggles - their ups and downs, being able to make it a little easier for our Bryan County neighbors is the least we can do,” stated Veteran Carriers Cliff White.

On April 14th, Veterans Carriers set up a food station set up at the Homestead community to feed first responders and volunteers, delivered fresh hot meals to surrounding households and went door to door to hand out VISA gift cards to anyone in need. A $3,000 check was presented to the God’s Pit Crew, a non-profit disaster relief organization that cuts trees, rebuild homes and delivers relief aid all over the world and a $7000 check was given to Bryan County Family Connections, a community collaborative dedicated to improving the quality of life in Bryan County.

Founded three years ago and now with over 30 of their 105 employees, military veterans, VC’s Cliff White and Rob Cooch host two fundraisers, a car show and a golf tournament, for the Tactical Air Control Party. TACP is a small group in the Air Force with 1,500 members that align with the Army echelon, from a conventional echelon to the Rangers to Special Forces.