Support Western North Carolina Hurricane Helene Relief

 

From North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper: There is a massive effort underway to get help to the people of western North Carolina including state and federal relief, but we know there will be additional needs. If you would like to donate to the NC Disaster Relief Fund, visit nc.gov/donate

Hope Mill, Inc - Helicopters Dropping Relief

• Pilots are landing in areas of the mountains where road access is still cut off and/or where emergency crews have not yet reached with food and water.
• The funds are being used to purchase water and critical supplies by a business based in the Charlotte region. Helicopters are primarily staging and departing out of Hickory, N.C.
• Blue Ridge Public Radio has confirmed the GoFundMe listed below is being managed by those directly involved in relief (the effort is also linked to the relief effort supported by Cletus McFarland, a helicopter pilot and YouTuber.).
• A group of independent pilots with helicopters have been dropping off donated water, food, and supplies throughout the region for several days.
  GoFundMe: Support Hope Mill Inc's Hurricane Relief

Operation Airdrop

• The group is focusing operations on North Carolina after it aided Helene victims in Florida. Pilots and volunteers will deliver essential supplies and food to disaster-stricken areas in the mountains. 
• For more information, visit the website.

WNC Regional Livestock Center

• Based in Canton, the livestock center is working to help farmers and animals who were affected by flooding. You can donate toward helping local farmers who need to buy feed for animals. The center also helps supply fencing and other essentials.
• Contact: Yvonne Coburn with Civilian Disaster Response at 828-216-4496.
• More information is available here.

American Red Cross of North Carolina

• At the storm’s peak, the organization opened more than 15 shelter locations in Western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina.
• You can volunteer to serve with the American Red Cross or you can donate blood, which assists medical facilities in responding to disasters. 
• You can make an online donation or give by texting Helene to 90999.
• More information is available here.

Americares Emergency Response Team

• The group is deploying to North Carolina, starting in Asheville.
• Donations to Americares Hurricane Helene Relief Fund will support health services for survivors, such as deliveries of medicines and relief supplies and support for damaged health facilities. The group partners with local clinics.
• For information and to donate, go here.

Salvation Army of the Carolinas

• The organization has historically worked to provide meals and support to residents and rescue personnel in WNC communities hard-hit by disasters.
• For information on donating and more, visit the Salvation Army of the Carolinas’ page with Hurricane Helene updates.

Baptists on Mission

• North Carolina Disaster Response volunteers will serve in communities as conditions allow. If you are interested in serving in flood recovery, chainsaw and temporary roof repair, you can volunteer on the organization’s website.
• Donations are accepted online and by check. Click here for more.

Samaritan’s Purse

• The organization is responding to the High Country (northwestern North Carolina) and eastern Tennessee. The community of Boone, where Samaritan’s Purse, is based has been deeply impacted.
• Volunteers are needed for deployment starting Sept. 30. 
• Donations are accepted online. Click here for more info. 

North Carolina Community Foundation

• The foundation’s disaster fund can be activated after natural disasters in the state.
• Plans and information are pending. For more information, visit the website.

Foster Family Alliance of North Carolina

• The organization plans to deliver items to flood victims in Western North Carolina.
• Monetary contributions also will help relocate families with foster children to secure accommodations, such as hotels or Airbnb's.
• Item drop-off locations will be announced on the group's Facebook page here.
• To make an online donation, visit the alliance's website.

Team Rubicon

• The organization is responding with route clearance teams in South Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee and is planning response operations in Buncombe County.
• Volunteers are needed for deployment starting immediately. Click here to sign up.
• Donations are accepted online. Click here to fund the Hurricane Helene response. 

United Way of North Carolina

• Donations to this fund will allow United Ways in the affected areas to respond to urgent requests and continue to meet needs as they unfold in the coming weeks.
• There is no administrative fee associated with this fund.
• You may designate your donation to a local United Way or where it is needed most at the discretion of United Way of North Carolina. UWHelpsNC Helene Recovery

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