Hurricane Helene Response
The Office of Civic and Community Engagement is tracking relief efforts with a focus on those generating from the Triad area. Scan the list for ways to volunteer or donate.
| Organization | Donations | Supply Drives | Monetary Donation Link | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian State University | YES | | Donation Form | |
| University of North Carolina Asheville | YES | | Donation Form | |
| Western Carolina University | YES | | Donation Form | |
| Second Harvest Food Bank NWNC | YES | YES | Donation Form | Disaster relief collections drive with WXII 12 on Thursday, October 3, 5 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. @ 3330 Shorefair Drive, Winston-Salem, 27105 Collecting: Paper towels, trash bags, disinfecting cleaners, peanut butter & jelly (plastic containers only), Pop-top complete meals (including soups), Pop-top fruits in natural syrup, canned chicken or tuna, individual cereal bowls, family-sized shelf-stable milk |
| MANNA Food Bank | YES | NO | HQ in flooded area ; currently closed | |
| NC Disaster Relief Fund | YES | | ||
| FEMA | YES | NO | Donation Form | |
| Samaritans Purse | YES | | ||
| Community Foundation fo Western NC Emergency and Disaster Response Fund | YES | | Donation Form | |
| World Central Kitchen | YES | | Donation Form | |
| Red Cross | YES | | Donation Form | |
| Hunger and Health Coalition | YES | | ||
| United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County | YES | | ||
| Forsyth Humane Society | YES | YES | Collecting cat carriers, bath towels, lightweight blankets | |
| Salvation Army | YES | | Donation Form | |
| NC Medical Reserve Corps | NO | | ||
| NC Diaper Bank | YES | YES | Donation Form | Collecting diapers, period products, adult incontinence supplies, and baby formula |
| Asheville Humane Society | NO | NO | Donation Form | |
| Habitat for Humanity | YES | NO | Donation Form | |
| BeLoved Asheville | YES | MAYBE | Donation Form | |
| Baptists on Mission | YES | MAYBE | Donation Form | |
| American Red Cross | YES | MAYBE | Donation Form | Volunteer Opportunities (Disaster Action Team, Shelter Volunteers) |
| NC Arts Foundation | NO | NO | Donation Form | |
| Hearts With Hands | YES | YES | Donation Form | Most neededs supplies: 5 Gallon Buckets, cleaning supplies, hygiene items, Pull-Tab Can Goods (Soup, vegetables, meat), Breakfast items (Pop Tarts, granola bars, cereal), Paper Products (Bowls, Paper Towels, Paper Towels) |
| Convoy of Hope | NO | NO | Crisis Relief Fund – Convoy of Hope | |
| Legal Aid of North Carolina | YES | NO | Donation Form | Monetary donations are needed to fund the free legal assistance provided. Pro bono lawyers are needed to join disaster support efforts. Lawyers can sign up to volunteer here. |
| Babies Need Bottoms- Asheville | YES | | Donation Form | Donation of wipes, diapers, and rash cream needed immediately. Donate online or order via Amazon Wishlist |
| Partnership for Appalachian Girls’ Education (PAGE) | YES | NO | Donation Form | |
| Volunteer NC Disaster Volunteer Opportuntities | NO | NO | VolunteerNC is collecting information for NC VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster) | |
| YMCA of Greensboro | YES | MAYBE | Donation drop off at YMCA Greensboro branches (new items only: baby formula, baby wipes, bottle water, cleaning supplies, diapers (adult and children), feminine hygiene products, hand sanitizer, heavy duty work gloves, hydration packs, and more) |