Just a quick post to share links to various articles and posts we’ve found about how to help the victims of Hurricane Helene in the drastically impacted towns of Western NC. We’ll add in as we get new info.
While there are more and more options developing every day, one of the best and easiest is to make a DONATION, repeatedly. There will be needs for months and months during recovery.
Donate to the World Central Kitchen Here. This is an amazing, super effective food supplier in disaster areas.
Make a donation to the American Red Cross Here.
Donate to the Salvation Army Here.
You may have seen the big beer truck at SouthPark After 5, and this Thursday they will be filling it with supplies to be delivered to Western North Carolina on Friday morning.
- The truck will be accepting donations at Symphony Park, 4400 Sharon Rd., across from Dick’s Sporting Goods from 12-9pm on Thursday, October 3.
- All supplies will be accepted, with a particular need for water, nonperishable food, cleaning supplies, trash bags, baby formula, diapers, baby wipes, paper plates, and plastic utensils.
- The American Red Cross will be on site accepting blood donations from 3-8pm, thanks to organizing partners Albemarle Corporation.
- If you cannot participate in SouthPark After 5, use this link to see other SouthPark supply drop-off locations and monetary donation options.
FROM @CLTGUIDE: Their new @carolinasguide instagram accounted is being fully converted to Hurricane Helene info and resources for time being. Follow them today!
- United Way of NC: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/1nSUgw?vid=17vvg9
- Operation Airdrop- Hurricane Helene | https://www.operation-airdrop.com/hurricane-helene
- NC community foundation https://www.nccommunityfoundation.org/news/hurricane-helene
- Community Foundation of Western NC https://cfwnc.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=2286
- Manna Foodbank Asheville: https://donate.mannafoodbank.org/
- Samaritans Purse https://www.samaritanspurse.org/article/pray-for-those-in-helenes-path/
- Foothills Food Hub- McDowell County https://www.foothillsfoodhub.org/donate
FROM BEDSIDE MANOR: Pet Donations.
FROM AXIOS CHARLOTTE: How to support western N.C. communities devastated by Helene
- Shop at Manolo’s Bakery, Higher Grounds, Artisen Gelato and Tika’s Cake House — businesses in and around the Charlotte region that are donating 10% of sales to western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee storm relief efforts.
- Donate emergency goods and supplies in the Charlotte area at Wooden Robot, the Chamber in NoDa, Thrift Pony in Plaza Midwood, Compleat Kidz Belmont Clinic, and Alchemy Co-Working in Gastonia. Goods include cases of water, toiletries, baby formula, diapers, wipes, blankets, clothes, batteries flashlights and more. More info here.
FROM SOUTHERN LIVING: Hurricane Helene Leaves Catastrophic Damage Across Several States: Here’s How To Help
- Mercy Chefs is deploying to Asheville, NC, to feed hot, chef-prepared meals to a community that is experiencing the most significant disaster to have ever hit their city. These people need help now more than ever.” Interested in volunteering? Here is the information. Donate to their efforts here.
FROM NEW YORK BUTCHER SHOPPE:
All New York Butcher Shoppe locations in the Charlotte area are now collection centers for Operation Airdrop, supporting those in need. They ARE Collecting:
- Sports drinks (powdered packets) – Hydration packs (powder form) – Baby wipes & diapers (children & adults) – Baby formula – Bug spray, sunscreen – Water purification supplies: filters, tablets, LifeStraws, etc. – Non-perishable foods- Toiletries & sanitation items – Pet food (dog & cat) – Cleaning supplies – Manual can openers, trash bags – Feminine hygiene products – Heavy-duty work gloves – Socks (all sizes, unopened)
They Cannot Accept:
- Used clothes – Water (due to weight) – Hazardous materials (HAZMAT) – Flammable items
Drop Off Locations
- 1. Fort Mill: 1034 Gold Hill Road 2. Charlotte: 2452 Park Road 3. Indian Land: 2018 Bridgemill Drive 4. Cornelius/Davidson: 20823 N. Main Street
If you prefer to contribute financially, you can donate directly to Operation Airdrop here: https://operationairdrop.betterworld.org/donate
DONATE SUPPLIES to SouthPark area retailers and restaurants also in partnership with Operation Airdrop
- @thecowfishsbb, @ladiesoflineage, and @shopboem are collecting supplies in partnership with @opairdrop. Drop off supplies at Cowfish now through 9:30pm on Thursday, October 3, at Ladies of Lineage now through 5pm on October 4, and at Boem now through 6pm on October 4.
- @suffolkpunchsouthpark at @southparkmallnc is hosting a drive in partnership with @independencefund. Drop off supplies now through 9pm on Wednesday, October 2.
FROM LEMONDAISY DESIGN: A lovely tribute ornament created just to support the mountains, all proceeds to be donated.
“The only thing I can do from here in Charlotte is paint so I thought I would create a Blue Ridge Mountain ornament with all proceeds going to The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina’s disaster relief fund. If you would like to order one, please visit my website“
FROM LOCAL MERCHANTS:
FROM ELLET BOUTIQUE (formerly Charlotte’s) on Providence Road: WATER COLLECTION
FROM BABE & BUTCHER: Help for couples whose weddings were canceled.
FROM HUNTER FARM: DONATED ITEMS COLLECTION
