TECHNOLOGYJun 15 · 18:59 UTCWSOC ABC CHARLOTTEMichelle Alfini

Food bank to deploy solar-powered trailers for disaster relief

A North Carolina food bank damaged by Hurricane Helene is deploying solar-powered trailers to preserve food and provide emergency power. The trailers, designed by the nonprofit Footprint Project with a $5 million grant, serve as mobile electric hubs during disasters and are being stationed in rural areas.

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