Updated as of 10/3/2024, 7:52 PM

Western North Carolina

Operation Airdrop (Helicopter Supply Drops)

MAJOR UPDATE: Operation Airdrop is shifting to ground operations, including search and rescue as of today.

What They’re Doing: Helicopters are delivering supplies through WNC via Operation Helene. “Our primary mission is to deliver essential supplies, hot meals, and support to communities significantly impacted by the storm. We aim to mobilize volunteers and resources swiftly to address urgent needs and assist in recovery efforts, ensuring that affected individuals receive the aid they require.”

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/opairdrop

Website: http://www.operation-airdrop.com/hurricane-helene

Monetary Donations (via BetterWorld): Donations are going toward delivery of emergency supplies, medical care, and shelter for those in need. https://operationairdrop.betterworld.org/campaigns/operation-helene?_gl=1*1g67mwo*_gcl_au*NjM0MzQyOS4xNzI3MjM0NDA0LjEyMzIyMTY0MjUuMTcyNzIzNDQxMS4xNzI3MjM0NjU2

Supply Donations: Operation Airdrop is no longer accepting supplies at the airports. They are shifting to ground operations working with Search and Rescue. They have three critical locations they are directing donations to:

Waynesville: Maggie Valley Police Department, 5095 old river road, Waynesville 28786 (Contact: Chris Anthony (+1 828-246-7969))
West Jefferson: Musicians Mission of Mercy / Compassionate Commissary, 20 E Ashe St., West Jefferson, NC (Contact: Catherine Steele (+1 828-434-8888))
Spruce Pine: Ground Force Humanitarian Aid – SAFE Camp, 2514 Halltown Rd, Spruce Pine, NC 28777 (You can sign up to volunteer at Volunteer.GoCajunNavy.org)

Supply Requests

URGENT: Waterproof Mattress pads
URGENT: Specialty baby formula
URGENT: Distilled Water
URGENT: Dehumidifiers
URGENT: Microban
URGENT: Damp-Rid
URGENT: Bee/Hornet Killer
URGENT: Baby Blankets
URGENT: Pre-mixed baby formula
Chewable benadryl
Hiking Type Foods (nut mixes, beef jerky, granola bars)
Baby food
Towels (must be new)
Socks (must be new)
Water purification supplies (filters, tablets, Life Straws, etc)
Non-Perishable food
Powdered Packet Drink mixes (sports drinks, hydration packs, electrolytes)
Baby wipes
Diapers (both children and adults)
Baby formula
Bug spray
Sunscreen
Plastic utensils
Manual can openers
Trash bags (13 Gal & Contractor)
Non-Perishable Food
Cleaning Supplies
Plastic Sheeting and Tarps
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Toiletries/Sanitation Items
Pet Food (Cat & Dog)
Hand Sanitizaer
Sanitizer Wipes
Feminine Hygiene Products
Heavy-Duty Work Gloves

Note: This organization cannot accept used clothing, water, anything considered HAZMAT, most chemicals (including bleach), Fuel, aerosols, or flammable items. There are weight and safety considerations because of the nature of this mission.

Volunteer Requests: This organization is currently looking for volunteer pilots, with or without aircraft. Rotary operations is the highest need. Pilots with planes are heading to Concord Regional Airport (JQF), Rotary operations are headed directly to Hickory (HKY). Volunteers without planes are needed for ground support, and ground volunteers are needed at the staging area to organize, pack, and load supplies for delivery to the airports. There is a lot of specific information for volunteers about what to bring/expect on the website (www.operation-airdrop.com/hurricane-helene) All volunteers should sign up via this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSebh8yswsN2pArsKZtaiUbRVrAlGWTzEQdi4NFl13ABzWD5yg/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawFoSUVleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHe5F1K5QaWzCYmuVrEMKxpI1UGwVxII1qZ9LB7di8OMweaT6Jg1vPuhknQ_aem_65fidiA8I-5hSyUyS4n5bA

To Get Help (Emergency Supply Requests): Submit a request for emergency supply needs here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdIMVsabCYkuaiIR7rYULqsI_g3KhabEJOu_0zq5ATEA_kWbA/viewform

Carolina Emergency Response Team (CERT) (Wellness Checks / Air Evacuation)

What They’re Doing: Teamed up with Operation Airdrop and other groups via Operation Rotor Blade. They have several helicopters doing wellness checks and evacuations.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolinacert

Monetary Donations: Via Venmo (@Carolina-Cert) (be sure there is NOT AN ADDITIONAL UNDERSCORE AT THE END- someone made a copy of this venmo account with an extra underscore at the end to try to trick people into donating to them). They’re working on getting a secure payment page set up. Checks are accepted via mail: Carolina Emergency Response Team, 148 Wappoo Rd, Charleston SC 29407. Contributions are primarily going toward fuel for the aircraft.

Supply Donations: Collecting supplies at the Local Geico Office at 5609 Rivers Ave, M. Charleston, SC 29406.

Supply Requests:

Satellite Phones
Starlink
Water
Non-Perishable food
MREs
Personal Hygiene Products
Baby Diapers & Wipes
Formula and Baby Food

NOTE: These are the only supplies being accepted through this organization at the moment. They are planning to put out a notice soon for other needs, including pet food and blankets, but they are having to prioritize the most urgent supplies.

Volunteer Requests: Especially looking for pilots, doctors, nurses, first responders, and FEMA certified disaster recovery workers. They are looking for volunteers in Charleston, SC to load trailers over the coming week. Also need someone to help set up a secure payment page. If you are interested in volunteering, please call: Non-pilot (828-323-7777) or Pilots – (704-906-8473).

Get Help: UPDATE 10/2: ALL NEW REQUESTS FOR AIR ASSISTANCE NOW GO THROUGH A DEDICATED GOOGLE FORM (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLuZ_-MRaHyigVbazaQ0pSOOEgSsqKbD8_b634dX81TeVYWw/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0) This includes all medical evacuation, supply/medication drops, missing persons, etc. If you requested assistance via the prior method before 1:00 pm Wednesday 10/2, DO NOT USE THE FORM. To request Search and Rescue assistance, contact CERT on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/carolinacert) via Messenger. They need the names, ages, addresses & phone numbers of the people they’re looking for, medical conditions they have and medications they are on,, a name and phone number for the emergency contact, and the last known location of the missing persons. Please check the latest facebook posts for the correct format to message – they have over 2,000 requests right now and need this information in a specific format to prioritize as efficiently as possible. They are directing supply and medical requests to Operation Airdrop.

Hope Mill, Inc. (Helicopter Supply Drops)

What They’re Doing: Helicopters are landing in areas of the mountains where road access is still cut off and/or where emergency crews have not yet reached. Running rescue, donations, and supply drops out of the Greater Charlotte area and out of Hickory, NC. “We have gotten insulin to diabetics that were in desperate need, medication to infants, rescued elderly and others, and we will continue to do so.”

Monetary Donations (via GFM): Any donations will go towards supplies, air fuel, medical, food, and other needs in the WNC area. BPR has confirmed the GoFundMe is being managed by those directly involved in relief (the effort is also linked to the relief effort supported by Cletus McFarland (Garrett), a helicopter pilot and YouTuber.)

GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-hope-mill-incs-hurricane-relief

Supply Donations (via GFM Update 9/30) Collecting supplies at Lincoln County Regional Airport (714 Jack Dellinger Road, Iron Station, NC, 28080) 8am-8pm.

Supply Requests

Diapers (all ages and sizes)
Medical supplies (incl. insulin, baby aspirin, BP meds, first aid)
Water
Non-Perishable Food

Catawba County United Way (Accepting Donations in Catawba Co.)

What They’re Doing: Collecting relief items in conjunction with the Red Cross for Catawba County.

Supply Donations: They are accepting donations at the following locations

Hickory, NC: Catawba County United Way 2760 Tate Boulevard SE, Hickory (M-Th 8am-5pm)
Hickory, NC: WHKY Studios: 526 Main Avenue, SE, Hickory, NC 28602 (M-F 8am-5pm)
Conover, NC: Conover Fires Station #3 1776 Village Square NW, Conover NC 28613 (M-F 8am-5pm)
Newton, NC: Hickory Motor Speedway 3130 US Hwy 70 SE, Newton, NC 28658 (M-F 9am-4pm)
Hickory, NC: Lenoir-Rhyne University – Shuford Arena 755 5th Street NE, Hickory, NC 28601 (M-F 6am-5pm)
Hickory, NC: Appalachian State Hickory Campus 800 17th St NW, Hickory, NC 28601 (8am-6pm_

M-Th from 8am-5pm at Catawba County United Way, Please do not bring large loads to delivery sites, leave a message at 828-327-6851 to coordinate delivery of large loads.

Supply Requests

Bottled water
NEW Blankets and Pillows
First Aid supplies
Hygiene supplies (soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, toilet paper, feminine hygeine)
Household cleaning supplies
Sleeping Bags (NEW)
Adult diapers
Child diapers
Flashlights
Batteries
Lightweight Non-Perishable foods (beef jerky, granola bars, etc)
Wet Wipes
Baby Formula
Baby Food
Plastic cutlery, cups, plates
Matches
Tarps
Garbage Bags

NOTE: This organization is NOT accepting clothing.

Hurricane Helene Airlift Relief (Helicopter Supply Drops)

What They’re Doing: Operating out of Statesville Regional Airport for Supply Drops to unreachable areas

Monetary Donations: They are accepting Visa and Mastercard gift cards of $100-1000 to purchase Aviation fuel.

Supply Donations:

Accepting Donations at Statesville Regional Airport (200-220 W Aviation Dr, Statesville, NC) from 8am-4pm through at least Sunday 10/6.
To ship from out of state, you can ship to: HELENE AIRLIFT RELIEF, 196 Delight Loop, Statesville, NC 28677. A volunteer local to the airport will be delivering these donations to the team at the airport.
An Amazon Wishlist is also set up to get donations into the area: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3R45PD0O48IKE?ref_=wl_share The Amazon list also has some small, lightweight things to keep the little ones who’ve been affected occupied (Color Wonder books, etc)

Other Supply Collection Sites

Statesville, NC: Central Fire Station 4634 Wilkesboro Hwy, Statesville NC 28625 (Daily 8am-8pm)
Statesville, NC: SECU 1742 Wilkesboro Hwy, Statesville NC (Weekdays 8:30am-5:30 pm)
Statesville, NC: Statesville Station 1 822 Fifth Street, Statesville NC 28677
Statesville, NC: Statesville Station 2 110 Security Drive, Statesville NC 28677
Statesville, NC: Statesville Fire Station 3 779 Eastside Drive, Statesville NC 28625
Statesville, NC: Statesville Fire Station 4 115 Martin Lane Statesville NC 28625
Statesville, NC: Island Tans 891 Old Mountain Rd, Statesville NC 28677
Statesville, NC: Statesville Dance & Performing Arts 531 N Greenbrier Rd, Statesville NC 28625 (M-Th 3:30 pm-8 pm)
Statesville, NC: High Country Fireplaces 1426 Industrial Drive, Statesville NC 28625 (M-F 8am-4pm)
Davidson, NC: Brickhouse Tavern 209 Delburg St, Davidson NC (Daily during business hours)
Mooresville, NC: Race City Flight Operations 149 Yeager Rd, Mooresville, NC 28117 (Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 12pm-5 pm)
Mooresville, NC: Victory Lanes 125 Morlake Dr, Mooresville, NC 28117
Mooresville, NC: Kai Rae DTF Transfer 179 River Park Rd, Mooresville, NC 28117 (M-F 2pm-11pm)
Mooresville, NC: Darden Dance Company 609 N Main St, Mooresville NC 28115 (M-F 11am-7pm, Sat 9am-3pm)
Iron Station: Lincolnton Regional Airport 714 Jack Dellinger Rd, Iron Station NC 28080
Lewisville, NC: G. Galloway Reynolds Community Center 131 Lucy Lane, Lewisville NC 27023 (Mon-Sat 9am-6pm)
Wilmington, NC: The Wherehouse 4618 Market St, Wilmington, NC
Wilmington, NC: The Bazar 421 South College Rd, Wilmington NC (Daily 8am-5pm)
Jacksonville, NC: The Foundry 703 Bellfork Rd, Jacksonville NC 28540 (Daily 8am-5pm)
Mocksville, NC: POM Consignment & Boutique 1035 Yadkinville Rd, Mocksville NC 27078
Any “Home Run” Store

Supply Requests

URGENT/HIGH PRIORITY: Body Bags
URGENT/HIGH PRIORITY: Insulin (in a bag and on ice/in cooler)
PRIORITY: Canned Food with POP TOPS
PRIORITY: Hatchets, Machetes
PRIORITY: Bandanas
PRIORITY: Heavy duty leather gloves and nitrile gloves
PRIORITY: Epipens (unexpired)
PRIORITY: EMPTY Fuel/Gas Cans
PRIORITY: Lactose-Free Baby Formula
PRIORITY: Charcoal
PRIORITY: Lighter Fluid
PRIORITY: Chainsaw Supplies (Files – 733 & 532, File Handles, Wrenches, Bar Oil, Two-Stroke Chainsaw Oil, Chainsaw Blades – 20″ 0.325 80 link, Chainsaw chains – 20 3/8 inches)
PRIORITY: Tools (Crow bars, Saws, etc)
PRIORITY: T Posts
PRIORITY: Barbed Wire
PRIORITY: Grill Lighters
PRIORITY: Batteries (all sizes)
PRIORITY: Children’s Medication (All Types, OTC)
PRIORITY: OTC Pain Reliever, Chewable Benadryl, & Allergy Meds
PRIORITY: Instant Coffee
PRIORITY: Camp Stove Mini Fuel Bottles/ Small Propane Tanks
PRIORITY: Tarps
PRIORITY: Rope
PRIORITY: Baby Food, Formula, and Bottles
PRIORITY: Heavy Duty Work Gloves
PRIORITY: Nitrile Gloves
PRIORITY: Reusable Tote Bags
PRIORITY: Medical Supplies
PRIORITY: Plastic Totes/Bins
PRIORITY: Hand Sanitizer
PRIORITY: Water (Bottles, Gallon Jugs, & Distilled)
PRIORITY: Non-Perishable Foods (MREs, granola bars, nuts, protein bars/shakes, dried fruit)
PRIORITY: Paper Products (toilet paper, etc)
55 Gallon Fuel Drums (filled w/ diesel and regular)
Gold Bond Powder
Denture cream & cleaner
Contact Solution/ Saline & Eye Drops
Cleaning Supplies
Powder Drink Mixes (Sports Drinks, Hydration Packs, Electrolytes)
Baby Wipes
Diapers (Children and Adult)
Bug Spray
Sunscreen
Plastic Utensils
Manual Can Openers
Trash Bags (13 Gal, Contractor)
Toothbrushes & Toothpaste
Toiletries/Sanitation items
Feminine Hygiene Products
Pet food (dog & cat)
Sanitizing Wipes
Socks & Undergarments (unopened, all sizes)
Hand Sanitizer
First Aid Kits and Supplies (Gauze, Medical Tape, Antibiotic Ointment, ANY MEDICAL SUPPLIES)

NOTE: This organization is not able to accept used clothing, HAZMAT materials, most chemicals including bleach, fuel, or flammable items.

Volunteer Request: For volunteering please fill out this Google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd1ELoBavdcQUnKuxyELaFw0bzPxQEs-Pe7cZRG_VZpSOCQ8g/viewform. Local pilots who can help fly donations should PM them on facebook with a name and contact number and someone will contact you (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566554308647)

Get Help: To request a supply drop, contact them via DM to their facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566554308647) They need coordinates to land and a list of needed supplies.

Hearts with Hands (Food & Supply Distribution)

What They’re Doing: Local disaster-response organization supplying food and essentials to Buncombe County shelters.

Website: https://www.heartwithhands.org

Monetary Donations: Donate online at the website above or mail a check to HWH – PO Box 6444, Asheville, NC 28816

Supply Donations: The group asks that you do not deliver supplies unannounced to their Swannanoa warehouse (they had to evacuate and are restoring services). Trucks with large loads of supplies (water, food, and more are listed here) should email info@heartswithhands.org to coordinate warehouse drop-off.

Urgent Supply Requests

Gaylord Boxes
5 Gallon Buckets for Cleaning Supplies
Cleaning Supplies: (bleach, disinfectant, mops, buckets, rubber/plastic gloves, sponges, brooms, trash bags – both kitchen and heavy duty)
Hygiene Items: (razors, travel size shaving cream, body wash, bar soap, shampoo, individually wrapped toothbrushes, toothpaste, travel size mouthwash, hand sanitizer – 8 oz or less, hand soap – 8 oz or less, deodorant, period supplies)
Pull-Tabbed Canned Goods: (soups, veggies, meat)
Non-Perishable Breakfast Foods: (Pop Tarts, granola bars, cereal)
Paper Products: (bowls, paper towels, toilet paper)

(Note: This is for the most urgent requests, but other supplies are needed. The full PDF is available at: https://www.heartswithhands.org/_files/ugd/1067fd_edc5d568f3e148d79c3427eb983d58a6.pdf

Volunteer Request: Volunteers are needed 10am-6pm October 2-5 at the Hearts with Hands Warehouse (950 Warren Wilson Rd, Swannanoa, NC 28778) for Supply distribution, and 30 Kitchen Volunteers are needed to handle breakfast 5:30-10am October 2-5 at the same location.

Get Help: Supplies are available from 10am-6pm October 2-5 at the Hearts with Hands Warehouse (950 Warren Wilson Rd, Swannanoa, NC 28778). Supplies include “Box of Hope” non-perishable food boxes, water, hygiene kits, paper towels, toilet paper, pet food, and more.

BeLoved Asheville (Food & Supply Distribution, Wellness Checks)

What They’re Doing: On-the-ground volunteers are collecting and distributing a wide array of supplies, as well as doing wellness checks to requested addresses, and feeding community members. They are located at 32 Old Charlotte Hwy in Asheville, NC, 28803 and are communicating via FB in both English and Spanish. UPDATE 10/2: A volunteer working with this organization shared information about urgent needs at a local independent living facility. She reported that they need inhalers, oxygen tanks, insulin, ice packs that activate by cracking, glucometers and batteries, generates, gray water tanks, water to flush toilets, first aid supplies, medication refills, duct tape, toilet seats with handles for disabled residents, batteries for flashlights, food, water, and clean sheets/blankets/pillow cases. There is concern that many facilities in the impacted area need supplies and help.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeLovedAsheville/?ref=embed_page

Website: http://www.belovedasheville.com

Monetary Donations: Donate via Venmo (BeLoved-Asheville), CashApp ($BeLovedAsheville), PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/BeLovedAsheville) or Zelle (828-412-2054). Donations are going toward purchasing supplies.

Supply Donations: Contact the page, but it looks like in-person supply donations are being directed to 32 Old Charlotte Hwy, Asheville, NC.

Supply Requests

PRIORITY: Bottled Water
PRIORITY: Generators
MAJOR NEED IN NURSING HOMES/INDEPENDENT LIVING/ ETC: inhalers, oxygen tanks, insulin, ice packs that activate by cracking, glucometers and batteries, generates, gray water tanks, water to flush toilets, first aid supplies, medication refills, duct tape, toilet seats with handles for disabled residents, batteries for flashlights, food, water, and clean sheets/blankets/pillow cases.
Food
Clothes (all sizes)
Blankets
First Aid Supplies
Feminine Hygiene Products
Diapers & Baby Clothes
Hand Sanitizer
Paper Goods: Toilet Paper, Paper Towels
Cleaning Supplies: Bleach (bottles, sprays, wipes), brooms,
Shovels
Gloves
Coolers
Propane
Cook Stoves
Flashlights
Batteries
Fans
Dehumidifiers
Generators

Volunteer Requests: This organization is looking for people to help with the following:

Organizing supplies
Taking donations
Delivering supplies
Truck owners and drivers to remove trash
Unloading trucks

United Way NC (Search & Rescue, Welfare Checks, Missing Persons Reports, Resource Referrals)

What They’re Doing: Search and Rescue, Welfare Checks, Missing Persons Reports, Operating NC 211

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnitedWayofNorthCarolina

Website: https://www.unitedwaync.org/

Monetary Donations: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/1nSUgw?vid=17xjvx

Supply Donations: Collection Donations daily from 1pm-7pm at two locations.

Richard Childress Racing – 425 Industrial Drive, Welcome, NC
Davidson County Sheriff’s Department – 2511 E US Hwy 64, Lexington, NC 27292

Urgent Supply Requests

pre-packaged food
bottled water
pet food (cat and dog)
baby food
baby formula

Volunteer Request: United Way has shared the Volunteer Link for North Carolina Voluntary Organization Active in Disaster for people to sign up with one of the partner organizations there: https://www.ncvoad.org/volunteer/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFn_ZBleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHUaXI1ihiL591O4xPuAHKBcQlS5FNC3XBjcP5ppzOaejnrEtQwzIwxXTvw_aem_BBulX-ncxbjszfdI46l9fQ

If you would like to volunteer at the supply collections locations, email Kristie Hege, President, at kristiehege@uwdavidson.org.

Get Help: For welfare checks, missing persons, and rescue requests please fill out the form at https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/eejX0g?vid=17xjv0.

Food Connection (Food Distribution)

What They’re Doing: Coordinating meal distribution via Free Food Trucks in Asheville.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/foodconnection.co

Website: https://food-connection.org/

Monetary Donations: Donate online at https://food-connection.org/donate-money, or mail a check to Food Connection, PO Box 8324, Asheville NC 28814

Supply Donations: This organization is specifically looking for food from local chefs clearing their walk-in coolers. “If you are an Asheville-area chef who is clearing out your walk-in cooler and have viable food PLEASE don’t throw it away! Text Food Connection at 828-337-9557. We will take prepared food as well as raw ingredients. Food Connection is partnering with kitchens such as Equal Plates Project and Sage & Spice to turn this food into individual meals for us to distribute through our Free Food Truck to our neighbors in need. If you are able to cook the food you have and pack into meals before donating it to us, even better. Our service can be spotty but we will respond to your text as soon as we’re able. (Definitely between 9am-5pm) We’re in this together, friends! PLEASE SHARE this announcement! Also, stay tuned for meal distribution locations.”

Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry (Supply Distribution, Shelter Assistance)

What They’re Doing: Helped run and provide shelter in Asheville and is partnered with the Red Cross. Some medical ministry within Asheville as well – watch their facebook page for details.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ABCCM

Website: https://www.abccm.org/

Monetary Donations: Donations are helping pay for motel and food vouchers for local residents and long-term support for those displaced. Donate via http://www.abccm.org/donations/ministry-fund

Supply Donations: Accepting donations at 24 Cumberland Ave.

Priority Supply Requests

Cash for fuel
Fuel, Gas, and Propane (incl. 16 oz Coleman Propane canisters)
Drinking water & potable water
Non-Perishable Food
Diapers (all sizes, infant-toddler)
Baby Food and Ready-to-Feed Formula

Note: This organization is no longer accepting clothing.

Volunteer Request: Local volunteers only. “Come to ABCCM’s Warehouse at 1845 Brevard Dr, Arden, NC 28704, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday to volunteer. Follow appropriate signage to check in and receive instructions. Please do not come into Western North Carolina to volunteer at this time. We will have time in the future when we need you.”

WNC Regional Livestock Center (Animal Supply Distribution)

What They’re Doing: Based in Canton, NC, the livestock center is working to help farmers and animals affected by flooding, including delivery for elderly and people who are unable to get out. Trucks are coming from out of state to help with livestock supply donations.

Contact: Yvonne Cobourn with Civilian Disaster Response (828-216-4496)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WNCLivestock/

Monetary Donations: Venmo (@Yvonne-cobourn-1) or Paypal (donate@cdro.us)

Supply Donations: Donations can go directly to 474 Stock Drive, Canton, NC, 28716

Supply Requests

PRIORITY: (8-15) 8 ft. folding tables
PRIORITY: Crank Radios or Radios w/ extra batteries
PRIORITY: D Batteries
PRIORITY: Shelving for use in a cooler truch
PRIORITY: Large jugs of vinegar
PRIORITY: Tools: push brooms, shovels, etc
PRIORITY: N-95 Masks
PRIORITY: 5 Gallon Buckets w/ Lids
PRIORITY: Empty Boxes (smallish, like egg boxes) that can be filled with food and carried on ATV to cut off areas
PRIORITY: Toilet Paper and Paper Towels
Dog Food
Fencing supplies for livestock enclosue (step-in posts, wire, and solar boxes)
Hay
Feeds
Supplies
Looking for a StarLink for communication needs.

Volunteer Request: Looking for help unloading trucks of hay coming in from out of state and organizing donations

American Red Cross of North Carolina (Shelter Assistance, Food & Supply Distribution, Missing Persons, Blood Donation)

What They’re Doing: Opened over 15 emergency shelters across WNC and upstate SC. Helping with finding missing loved ones, providing meals and supplies, and assessing damage. They are also accepting blood donations from unaffected areas.

Monetary Donations: http://www.redcross.org/donate/donation.html or TEXT “Helene” to 90999

Blood Donations: If you are in an unaffected area, set up an appointment to donate at http://www.RedCrossBlood.org/Give.

Volunteer Request: The volunteer website is located at http://www.redcross.org/volunteer

TO GET HELP:

Finding a missing loved one: “Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) and provide as much detail as possible to assist us in potentially locating your missing loved one. Note that there will be longer wait times due to increased call volume. Wellness checks are performed by your local emergency officials. Please contact their non-emergency number for assistance.” There are specific criteria to meet when requesting a wellness check:

They are elderly, have a functional or access need, suffers from a medical or mental condition, or has difficulty understanding the English
They are a member of the military community
They lived in the same home as you prior to the disaster or you have been in contact with them within the past year

Shelter: Many areas remain inaccessible. If you need assistance, please consider coming to a shelter. You can find open shelters by visiting www.redcross.org or downloading the Red Cross Emergency app.

Democracy Green (Food & Supply Distribution)

What They’re Doing: Collecting and distributing supplies in Cleveland, Rutherford, McDowell, Burke, and Watauga Counties

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DemocracyGreen

Monetary Donations: Donations are accepted via Paypal (https://tinyurl.com/Donate2DG) or via the website (https://www.democracy-green.org/donate)

Supply Donations: Accepting donations at two locations: The NC Diaper Bank and The SwatchWorks, Inc. Please call 910-813-3757 for large deliveries.

Drop-Off and Distribution

NC Diaper Bank
437 Dimmocks Mill Rd., Suite 1
Hillsbourough, NC 27278
Monday-Friday 8 AM-5 PM

Drop-Offs Only

The SwatchWorks, Inc.
453 Oakhurst Rd
Asheboro, NC 27205
Monday-Thursday 7:30 AM-4 PM

Supply Requests

Bottled water
Non-perishable food items
Charcoal grills
Charcoal Briquettes and matches
Contractor trash bags
Clothes (all sizes)
Blankets
First Aid Supplies
Feminine Hygiene Products
Diapers and Baby clothes
Hand Sanitizer
Toilet Paper
Paper Towels
Cleaning Supplies: Bleach (bottles, spray, wipes), Brooms, Gloves
Shovels
Coolers
Propane
Cook Stoves
Flashlights
Batteries
Fans
Dehumidifier
Generators

Volunteer Requests: This organization is looking for people to help with the following:

Organizing supplies
Taking donations
Delivering supplies
Truck owners and drivers to remove trash

Please call 910-813-3757 to volunteer.

Mountain Mule Packer Ranch (Supply Distribution via Pack Mule Teams)

What They’re Doing: Moving supplies into communities via pack mules.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mountainmulepackersranch

Monetary Donations: The original Venmo was giving errors, so they switched to a personal Venmo (@Michele-Toberer) as a temporary measure until they can get the original link fixed. Please be sure to click the one that DOES NOT HAVE AN UNDERSCORE AT THE END. The last 4 digits of the phone # is 1383. All funds are going to purchase supplies to deliver in WNC.

World Central Kitchen & Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ (Food Distribution)

What They’re Doing: Meal distribution to people in Asheville at Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ on Coxe Avenue, with an expansion to other locations in the coming days.

From Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ: “Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ stands strong in the wake of Hurricane Helene, and we are committed to supporting our community during this challenging time. We are devastated by the damage inflicted on our beautiful city, the entire Western North Carolina region, and beyond. In our ongoing effort to give back, Bear’s will be serving free hot meals every day at 12 PM at our location, 135 Coxe Avenue, in Asheville (South Slope). We’re grateful for the support from World Central Kitchen for providing essential supplies airlifted to our area and help on the ground. Together, we will rebuild and heal. We invite everyone to join us in this effort – because together we are stronger.”

Website: https://wck.org/

Monetary Donations: You can find options for donating via the website above.

Volunteer Request: All volunteers must be registered through the WCK Volunteer Hub at http://wck.volunteerhub.com

Foggy Mountain Mobile Vet Services (Holly Parkins DVM) (Emergency Vet Clinic)

What They’re Doing: Running an emergency vet clinic from 11am-3:30pm this week for sick/injured pets out of 323 Precious Metal Dr., Waynesville, NC 28785 and outcalls for non-transportable emergencies.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fmvsdoc

Asheville Survival Program/Appalachian Medical Solidarity (shared by BeLoved Asheville) (Food & Supply Distribution)

What They’re Doing: Mutual Aid in Asheville

Linktree: linktr.ee/avlsurvival

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avlsurvival/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/516299459076719

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/avlsurvival

Monetary Donations: Venmo (@AppMedSolid) and CashApp ($streetsidehelene). Put “Flood Support” in the description. Funds are going to supporting residents in Buncombe and surrounding counties.

Black Trans Collective (Fundraising)

What They’re Doing: Raising funds to support Black Trans people in North Carolina impacted by Hurricane Helene

Monetary Donations: This group is collecting funds via Paypal (Blacktranscollective@gmail.com)

Pansy Collective (Food & Supply Distribution)

What They’re Doing: This Queer-run group is raising funds and collecting supplies to distribute in Western NC.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pansy.collective/

Monetary Donations: Donate via Venmo (@pansycollective)

Supply Donations: DM the Instagram account for locations in the Triange/Triad region of NC for locations

Supply Requests

Water
Water purification supplies
Camping stoves & Fuel
Charcoal
Propane
Non-Perishable Food (esp. canned goods, Ensure/meal replacement, Protein bars)
Formula
Diapers
Cigarettes/Tobacco/Alcohol (no one should be going through withdrawl in these circumstances)
Cash
External batteries/chargers
Solar radios
Satellite GPS systems
Gas cans (5+ Gallons)
Baby wipes
Face wipes
Dry Shampoo
Body Wipes
AA & AAA batteries

Triangle Mutual Aid (Food & Supply Donations)

What They’re Doing: Collecting & Distributing Supplies in WNC, Coordinating Emergency Doula/Midwifery Support

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/trianglestopcopcity

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trianglestopcopcity/

Sharing Updates on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trianglemutualaid

Monetary Donations: Cashapp ($TriangleMutualAid)

Supply Donations: Donations are being accepted at the following locations:

Hillsborough, NC: Diaper Bank Warehouse, 437 Dimmock’s Mill Rd, Unit 1, Hillsborough NC (M-Sat 8am-5pm)
Hillsborough, NC: Weaver Street Market, 228 S. Churchton St, Hillsborough NC (8am-9pm)
Carrboro, NC: Back Alley Bikes 100 Boyd St, Carrboro NC 27510 (Tues-Sat 11am-6pm)
Carrboro, NC: Weaver Street Market, 101 E. Weaver St, Carrboro NC (8am-9pm)
Chapel Hill (Southern Village): Weaver Street Market, 716 Market St. (8am-9pm)
Raleigh, NC: Rumah: 415 Hillsborough St. (Drop off during event. Calendar on website: http://raleighmutualaid.info
Durham, NC: Art Post, 718 Iredell, Durham NC (Mon-Sat 12-6)
Durham, NC: The Scrap Exchange, 2050 Chapel Hill Rd, Durham, NC 27707 (Tues-Sun, 10:30am-6pm)
Durham, NC: Maverick’s Smokehouse and Taproom, 900 W Main Street, Durham NC (during normal business hours)
Durham, NC: Fuzzy Needle, 1005 W Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701 (Thurs-Sun 11am-4pm, contact them for additional hours)
Durham, NC: Perfect Lovers, 2823 N. Roxboro St., Durham, NC (Mon-Fri 7:30am-1pm, Sat&Sun 8:30am-1pm)
Durham, NC: Ninth Street Bakery, 136 E Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701 (Mon, Tues 2-5)
Greensboro, NC: 241 Summit Avenue, Greensboro NC (T-F, 11am-1pm)
Charlotte, NC: Patagonia Charlotte, 101 W Worthington Ave, Charlotte NC, 28203 (M-Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 11am-6pm)
Charlotte, NC: Common Market Oakwold, 4420-A Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC (Sun, Mon 8am-8pm, Tues-Sat 8am-10 pm)
Charlotte, NC: SEAC Village, 500 Bradford Dr, Charlotte NC (M-F 10am-6pm)
Charlotte, NC: Charlotte Migrant Network, 3400 Shamrock Dr, Charlotte NC (M-F 8am-5 pm)
Asheboro, NC: The SwatchWorks, Inc. 453 Oakhurst Rd (M-Th 7:30am-4pm)

Supply Requests

PRIORITY: Water (esp. 5 gallon water jugs with spigots)
PRIORITY: Baby Formula
PRIORITY: Food, esp. non-perishable
PRIORITY: Menstrual products
PRIORITY: Charged phone power packs
PRIORITY: Generators
PRIORITY: Gas and Gas containers (5 gallon)
PRIORITY: Propane and Propane Stoves
PRIORITY: Charcoal and No-Fluid Starter
PRIORITY: Chainsaw supplies (2-stroke oil, gas, propane, chains, oil, and bars)
PRIORITY: Flashlights
PRIORITY: Tents and Tarps for the unhoused
PRIORITY: Bleach
PRIORITY: Cleaning supplies
PRIORITY: Big Plastic Bins
PRIORITY: Drinks (both nonalcoholic and alcoholic – alcohol withdrawal can be deadly and hospitals don’t have enough resources right now, please do not judge)
PRIORITY: Fans
Can Openers
Albuterol inhalers
Epipens
Oxygen tanks
Wet wipes
Clorox wipes
Hand sanitizer
Batteries
Adult diapers
Spray bottles
Water purification tablets
Dish soap
Hazmat suits
Buckets
Mops
Chargers
Large trash bags
Masks
OTC meds (inc. aspirin)

Volunteer Request: They are requesting that people please donate blood.

The group is looking for volunteers in Hillsborough NC at the Warehouse for organizing, inventory, loading/unloading, driving, as well as remote helpers. They need help Mon-Sat from 8-5 for loading, unloading, and driving, and all week long after 5 pm for organizing and inventory. Volunteers for these services fill out the form at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScniIXncZxhRF2QJSHO7EmUvfqRhLiDhIoQhEXHIQfskoDCHQ/viewform and/or https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfoKSwAadnYbBlkZw7uQThYp5e7oj_CtpDQmvUSUP4gZ7Tcuw/viewform

In WNC and East TN, they are looking for people who are able to help with the following services to pregnant and postpartum people, babies, and families. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfTVjRYzp-_5rmQF4qyO6c3duvY2Hv-CLjOjQ7ubqH6yqaBzQ/viewform?

Housing
Transportation
Cooked Meals
Supply Delivery
Gasoline
Organizational Support
Birth Doula Support (in person and/or virtual)
Midwifery Care
Postpartum Doula Support
Lactation Support (in person and/or virtual)
Loss Support
Breast Milk Donations
Breast Milk Pickup Locations
Fundraising

Get Help: If you need help accessing services, including doulas, midwifes, lactation support, or one of the other above needs, fill out the google form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfanjRT6vsdBzXPuVTTlzWeIlAIFmKdK_Ipwqo342wf1ibWjw/viewform

Day One Relief (Teamed up with Triangle Mutual Aid)

What They’re Doing: “Day One Relief supports BIPOC and LBGTQ+ organizations that are often ignored when it comes to recovery efforts after major storms like Hurricane Helene. We seek out those who have the hardest time receiving supplies after disasters and work to provide them with the tools they need to survive after their lives have been turned upside down. Our approach differs from major charities, though. We believe in communities helping communities, and the best way to make sure aid gets where it’s needed the most is by working with community groups in affected areas. For the past six years, we have cultivated relationships with hundreds of community organizations across the state of North Carolina. From NAACP chapters to churches to barber shops, we work with those already familiar with sensitive populations that are in need. Our partners know where people on oxygen need a generator to keep them alive, or where there’s a newborn with a sensitive stomach. This allows the materials we provide to have a greater impact with less waste. This also allows us to focus on handling the supply chains and lets the people harmed focus on recovering from the disaster. For the initial response to Helene, we are partnering with AERObridge to move aid into western North Carolina, where we are working on securing warehouse space to store material, either in in-kind donation or purchased from cash donations. Once the transport system stabilizes and the roads are cleared, we will continue to provide aid to local communities in western NC until they tell us we are no longer needed. We aren’t here to step on the toes of people already reeling from the effects of this storm, but to help them for the long haul. The recovery from this storm won’t take six weeks or six months. Western North Carolina will be years digging out from this, as eastern North Carolina was years digging out from the harms done by Hurricane Florence.”

Website: https://dayonerelief.org/hurricane-helene/

Sharing updates via FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dayonerelief

Monetary Support: Donations are accepted via Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TXKQE5W6EWXCC

Supply Donations: This group is paired up with Triangle Mutual Aid and Democracy Green, and is primarily operating out the the Diaper Bank in Hillsborough, NC. (437 Dimmock’s Mill Rd, Unit 1, Hillsborough NC (M-Sat 8am-5pm)), but also the list of drop off locations for Triangle Mutual Aid above applies for this organization as well.

Supply Requests

PRIORITY: FORMULA (this is the biggest ongoing need. Any kind, esp. nonperishable)
PRIORITY: Bottles and nipples for single-use ready to feed bottles
Food (specific requests for bread, corn flour/masa, oil, nonperishable milk, lard, sugar, salt, rice, canned beans, canned fruit, canned tuna & chicken, liquid IV, Cliff Bars, MREs, High-Density low-calorie food)
Sharpies
Tape
Shelving (can be loaned, Warehouse shelves or Metal or Plastic shelving from a home improvement store. No wood.)
Life straws & Water purification tabs
Portable bathrooms
Generators
Food Grade refillable containers for water, 5 gallon jugs
Gas cans
Propane gas
Tarps
Bungie Cords & Rope
Beds
Clean bedding
Chain saws
Diapers and Diapering supplies for both children and adults
Charcoal
Hand sanitizer
Personal care hygiene supplies
Menstruation supplies
Garbage bags for major cleanup (heavy duty and household)
Extension cords
Clorox
White vinegar
Rags and cleaning supplies
Towels
Rubber boots and gloves
Shoes for cleanup
First Aid Supplies
OTC Meds (for parasites, diarrhea, bee stings, poison ivy, steroid cream, pain relief, allergies, cold and cough)
Fire extinguishes
Electrolytes (powder & liquid form)
Tents and Sleeping Bags
Underwear and Socks (NEW. All ages and sizes)

Volunteer Requests: This group is looking for on-the-ground volunteers in WNC: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOylKgzPI3ezJCmhz7JYDFU-pMdPfrESnz2QM4h9NCXqEbZQ/viewform

The Boobtique

What They’re Doing: Collecting & distributing breastfeeding supplies, donor milk, and ready to feed formula to IBCLCs and birth professionals to get them into the hands of the families in need. Shared online resources about infant feeding during natural disasters.

Post: https://www.facebook.com/theboobtiquelkn/posts/pfbid02evvj1n9ek2HtPUqWYtjLFUbN4RTALJFk1S8utBTNrWyx89oUyHT8b5yfgjkCQkGNl

Infant Feeding During Natural Disaster Resource: https://www.theboobtiquelkn.com/post/infant-feeding-during-natural-disasters-a-guide-for-parents?fbclid=IwY2xjawFquflleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHfvJGaOoB7YiB6HiL0f1dbXyMNmJ8VTiG_XG6xd_ZDBLl5U96O1uH7r2QQ_aem_-hNM5jeRqRZZ3EueLN0r-Q

Monetary Donations: Venmo (@Bri_Blank). Monetary donations are going toward the purchase of a standalone freezer to keep donated milk safe in WNC while waiting to be distributed.

Supply Donations: Contact via Facebook DM to coordinate donation in the Lake Norman/Charlotte area. There is also an Amazon list set up: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/REJFKCNO096J?ref_=wl_share&fbclid=IwY2xjawFqu4dleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHTVNxiZoqmdkUrGmLtcivQLunfqlFuUirT3xZhDcf959XwLt4r0HXve_2Q_aem_3PjyzCpLP8fBZ3PZhRnnDw. They are willing to take new and used items, because of the level of urgency, but if donating used bottles, pump parts, etc, please sterilize them before donation.

Supply Requests

Manual Breast Pumps
Donor Breastmilk
Coolers
Quick Clean Pump Wipes
Milk Storage Bags
Ready to Feed Formula
Microwave Sterilizer Bags

Volunteer Request: “I need help coordinating things in other locations. Unfortunately I can’t coordinate this for the entire country. If there are IBCLC’s, Doulas, Midwives, etc in other areas/ towns who are wanting/willing to help, I would love to have at least one point of contact in different spots to help facilitate things in other areas. Teamwork makes the dreamwork and this has absolutely become more than I can handle on my own! If you are a provider who works with moms and babies, please email me at bri@theboobtiquelkn.com with your name, location, and contact information that I can pass on to people. I will most likely make this a separate post and pin it for people to find and share!” They are also looking for other Mooresville-based businesses that would allow for a more public drop-off location and would allow for a freezer to be plugged in to store donor milk.

Get Help: “If you are a provider IN WESTERN NC who needs support/ has families in need of these items, please email me at bri@theboobtiquelkn.com so we can continue to map out the locations in need for our drops!! We got you!!”

Marshall Mutual Aid Hub

What They’re Doing: Collecting & Distributing Food, Medical Supplies, Harm Reduction Supplies, and More. They are getting supplies into the more isolated areas.

Contact: Rural Organizing and Resilience (ruralorganizingandresilience@gmail.com)

Supply Donations: Open daily from 2-6 pm at 1685 Hwy 213, Marshall, NC, Suite #4 (Next to the DMV – they do have a sign)

Supply Requests

First Aid Supplies
Batteries
Flashlights
Charging banks & Power packs
Respirators
Tarps
Water jugs
Masks
5 Gallon Buckets w/ lids
Water filters
Iodine tablets
Camp stoves
Charcoal
Gas/Propane/Butane
Stabilized 50:1 Chainsaw Fluid
Bar Oil
Bottled Water
Instant Coffee
Gatorage
Electrolyte Packs
Power Bars
Jerky
Non-Perishables
Canned Goods
Rice
Paper towels
Contractor Bags
Bleach
Cleaning Supplies
Wipes
Menstrual Product
Toilet Paper
OTC Meds
Hand Sanitizer
Wet Wipes
Bath Wipes
Bug Spray
Underwear
Socks
Diapers
Baby wipes
Formula
Cat & Dog Food

Manna Foodbank (Operational again at a new location)

What They’re Doing: Coordinating food and water donations and distribution in Asheville.

Website: www.mannafoodbank.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MANNAFoodBank

SUPPLY DONATIONS: Donations are accepted at the Farmers Market at 570 Brevard Road, Asheville NC 28806 (parking lot to the left, just past Jesse Israel Nursery) between 8am-12pm.

SUPPLY REQUESTS

Shelf-Stable Food (pop-top cans preferred)
Bottled water
Baby and Toddler Formula and Food
Diapers

GET HELP: Supplies are distributed at the Farmers Market at 570 Brevard Road, Asheville NC 28806 (parking lot to the left, just past Jesse Israel Nursery) between 1-4pm.

Home at Last Farm

What They’re Doing: Collecting and distributing donations for large animals at two locations in WNC. They are working with Rescue Ranch.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/@homeatlastfarmrescue/

Monetary Donations: Accepting donations through Venmo (findthe QR on the above facebook link) or Paypal (paypal.me/homeatlastfarm. Please add “Helene” to donation notes.

Supply Donations: An Amazon wishlist has been set up: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1IUR72KXTBDPF?ref_=wl_share There are two drop-off locations for this organization in Statesville.

Central Fire Station, 4634 Wilkesboro Hwy, Statesville NC. Drop off in the horse trailer daily from 8am-8pm
Southern States, 3213 Taylorsville Hwy, Statesville NC 28625

Supply Requests

Compressed hay bales
Bagged chopped hay
Bagged hay cubes
Bagged hay pellets
Bagged shavings
Feed pans
Rope
Gloves
Solar flashlights and headlamps
Halters
Lead ropes
Rolled cotton
Gauze pags
Betadine solution
Duct tape
Nitrile Gloves
Vet Wrap

NOTE: This organization is currently unable to accept large hay bales, HAZMAT materials, fuel, or flammable items.

NC Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services & NC State Extension

What They’re Doing: Providing disaster relief services to WNC farmers hit by the Hurricane.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NCAgriculture

Supply Donations: Several donation sites are currently operating for livestock supply donations

Marion: McDowell County Agriculture Center 188 Ag Services Dr, Marion NC 28752 (Donations accepted M-F 9am-12pm, distribution M-F 2-5pm)
Mills River: Mills River Research Station: 455 Research Drive, Mills River NC 28759 (opten M-F 8am-5pm)
Mill Spring: Tryon International Indoor Complex, 2676 John Shehan Rd, Mill Spring NC 28756 (open daily 10am-6pm, through Sun 10/6, with extension TBA based on need)
Laurel Springs: Upper Mountain Research Station, 8004 NC Highway 88 E, Laurel Springs, NC 28644
Canton: WNC Livestock Center, 474 Stock Drive, Canton NC 28716
Rutherfordton: Beam Farms – Resource Center, 402 Clarence Henson Road, Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (open 24/7 as needed)
Shelby: Wilson Farms, 1953 New House Road, Shelby, NC 28150
Weaverville: Heritage Farm Supply, 1320 Jupiter Road, Weaverville, NC 28787 (No storage capacity. Drop-off/pick-up only.)

Supply Requests

Corn Silage
Grain mix or pellets for cattle
Round and square hay bales
Baleage/Haylage
Mineral Supplements
Fence Supplies
Feed tubs/troughs
Water troughs
Basic animal supplies

Volunteer Request: Looking for help for livestock producers. Need volunteers to house animals and provide feed/supplies. Submit a form (https://go.ncsu.edu/livestockdisasterhelp) which will be shared with the local extension and NCDA&CS.

Denny’s Mobile Relief Diner

What They’re Doing: Serving hot breakfasts (pancakes, butter, syrup, sausages, and hot coffee and bottled water) in Asheville from 8am-1:30 pm daily from Friday 10/4-Tues 10/8.

Get Help: Head to the Lowe’s parking lot at 95 Smokey Park Hwy, Asheville, NC from 8am-1:30 pm daily from Friday 10/4-Tues 10/8.

Tennessee

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE

Unicoi County EMA shared via facebook on 10/3: “We are getting reports that FEMA/TEMA representatives are going door-to-door asking for donations and personal information. THEY ARE IMPOSTERS. If you get contacted by or see any of these individuals, please get as much information about them as you can (physical description, vehicles) and let us know so we can pass it along to investigators. We will be sharing more information regarding receiving personal assistance soon.”

Unicoi County Emergency Management (Supply Distribution)

What They’re Doing: Collecting and Distributing Supplies, Clearing Debris and More

Supply Donations: Collecting supplies at Evergreen Free Will Baptist Church (910 Hoback Street, Erwin TN) from 9-3 daily

Supply Requests

Adult diapers
Infant diapers
Cat food
Cat litter
Dog Food
Bread
Snack Foods (Chips, Fruit Cups, Fruit Snacks)
Ziploc Bags
Flashlights
Batteries
Trash bags
Medical gloves
Work gloves
Shampoo
Body Wash
Hand Soap
Deodorant (mens and womens)
Rubbing alcohol
Band-aids
Unopened/In-Date Medications (Tylenol, Ibuprofen, etc)
Wet wipes
Charcoal
Small propane tanks
Gas cans
Fuel gift cards
Cleaning supplies
Candles
Blankets
New, unopened toys and board games

NOTE: This group is not accepting clothing

Volunteer Request: Unicoi County EMA is looking for volunteers to help with caregiving, house cleaning, pet care, small debris team, large debris team, chainsaw team, and the resource/support team. Sign up at: https://tn.readyop.com/fs/4hmW/14ed27ab

Get Help: There are 3 Pickup sites for supplies daily from 9am-4pm

Southside Freewill Baptist Church, 1313 Chestoa Pike, Erwin TN
Temple Hill Elementary School, 797 Old Highway Rd, Erwin TN
Flag Pond School, 917 Old Asheville Hwy, Flag Pond TN

Unicoi County Schools (Emergency Shelter, Food & Supply Distribution)

What They’re Doing: Distributing supplies, providing shelter and meals to displaced families

Info Available: https://www.facebook.com/UnicoiCountyCommission, https://www.facebook.com/uchsbluedevils, https://www.facebook.com/unicoischools

Supply Donations: Supplies are being collected at multiple sites.

Supply Requests

URGENT: Flashlights
URGENT: Batteries
URGENT: Chargers
URGENT: Water
URGENT: Kids’ Shoes
URGENT: Toiletries

Volunteer Requests: Looking for people to cook and deliver meals to the first responders set up at the Middle School. Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdUhlB8OQcdutoEM4GGr-HKJmJEx-7DiUX2afbSMmbZQ2jH2g/viewform. They are also looking for warm meals to be delivered to the emergency shelter at Unicoi County High School.

Get Help: Unicoi County High School is providing warm meals, water, clothes, cleaning supplies, shelter, nursing services, and showers. They are also distributing infant/toddler diapers and pull-ups, adult diapers & leak guard, feminine hygiene products, toilet paper, wipes, toothpaste, toothbrushes, bar soap, bleach. There are also supplies for both large and small animals: horse feed, cow feed, all stock, cat and dog food, hay, halters, fencing supplies, and bug spray.

Unicoi County Animal Shelter (Animal Shelter in Need of Assistance)

What They’re Doing: Saved over 100 Animals that needed to be evacuated from the shelter during the flood, they now need help to clean the building which was flooded with water and sewage from the wastewater treatment facility. They did not have flood insurance and need to bring in a biohazard cleaning company.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnicoiCountyAnimalShelter

Monetary Donations: Monetary donations are strongly preferred over supply donations, due to the need to hire a biohazard cleaner. Donations can be made via Cashapp ($UCAS2024), Venmo (@UnicoiCountyAnimalShelter-Ucas), or the GoFundMe (https://gofund.me/8c2f60e7). Checks can also be mailed to Unicoi County Animal Shelter, PO Box 223, Erwin, TN 37650.

Supply Donations: Supplies are being collected at the Erwin Moose Lodge (50 Jones Rd, Erwin, TN 37650) and The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County) They are unable to accept dog and cat food on-site due to lack of storage. There is also an Amazon Wishlist available: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1BQ8TEJ4SX94J/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_3.

Supply Requests

Solar/Battery-Operated Lights
Construction Trash Bags
Snow Shovels
Respirator Masks
Hazmat Suits
Head Lamps
Extension Cords
Heavy Duty Surge Protectors
Gloves (all sizes)
Dehumidifiers
Industrial Fans

Family Pet Veterinary Hospital

What They’re Doing: Collecting & delivering cat and dog food to animals affected by Helene.

Supply Donations: Drop off pet food Oct 1- Oct 5 (T, Th, F 8-am-5pm, W, Sat 8am-12pm) at their location at 4399 Highway 11W, Blountville, TN 37617. For questions, call Ashley @ 831-256-1505.

Florida

Poetry is Activism (Working with Mutual Aid Disaster Relief)

What They’re Doing: Collecting & Distributing Supplies Donations for hurricane relief

Monetary Donations: Venmo (@MutualAidDisasterRelief), Paypal (MutualAidDisasterRelief@gmail.com) or online at http://tinyurl.com/madrdonate

Supply Donations: Drop off supply donations at the alley entrance to the left of the U.U. St. Petersburg church at 100 Mirror Lake Dr N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (M-F 4-7 pm, Sat-Sun 11am-1pm). For questions, email sam@poetryisactivism.com.

Supply Requests

Food (Non-perishable canned & packaged goods – beans, fruit, vegetables, soups, etc; Dry goods – pasta, rice, ramen, etc; Packaged Snacks_
Beverages (water, Gatorade/Electrolyte drink mix, tea, coffee)
Disposable Utensils, Plates, & Cups
Baby Supplies (Baby Formula, non-perishable baby food, diapers, baby wipes, rash cream, baby oil)
Medical Supplies (rubbing alcohol, gauze, medical gloves, Neosporin, disposable masks & gloves, hand sanitizer)
Tampons, Pads, Panty Liners, Wet Wipes, Adult Diapers
Personal Hygiene (Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Mouthwash, Floss, Deodorant, Hand wash, Bar Soap, Body Wash, Shampoo, Conditioner)
Emergency Power (Flashlights, Candles, Lighters, LED Lanterns, Headlamps, Batteries, Gas Cans & Gas, Solar Charging Items, Power Banks)
Household Supplies (Laundry detergent, dishwashing detergent, Clorox wipes, floor cleaner, cleaning sponges, scrubbing pads, trash bags (all sizes)
Coolers
Unopened packs of Socks
Bug spray
School supplies
Backpacks
Toilet Paper
Paper Towels
Heavy-Duty large tarps
Generators
Roofing nails
Wire brushes
Outdoor trash bags
Brooms
Shovels
Mops
Outdoor brooms
Yard cleaning/tree felling equipment
Contractor trash bags
Work Gloves
Crowbars, Prybars, Hammers
Chainsaws
Moisture sensors
Washboards
Dehumidifiers
Box fans
5 gallon buckets
N-95 Cartridges
Battery banks
Bleach
Heavy Duty Storage totes

Volunteer Request: Please visit http://www.projectnolabels.org/application

Get Help: If you or someone you know needs supplies delivered, please reach out to sam@poetryisactivism.com or call/text 727-275-0754.

World Central Kitchen – Chefs for Florida (Food Distribution)

What They’re Doing: Meal distribution to people in impacted regions of Florida.

Website: https://wck.org/

Monetary Donations: You can find options for donating via the website above.

Volunteer Request: All volunteers must be registered through the WCK Volunteer Hub at http://wck.volunteerhub.com

Get Help: Free meal locations are updated daily on https://www.facebook.com/WorldCentralKitchen. Locations for 10/3 are:

Cortez, FL: Beach’N Rides Ebikes, 12208 Cortex Rd W, Cortez FL 34215, Starting at 12:30 pm
Steinhatchee, FL: Steinhatchee Family Dollar, 115 15th St E, Steinhatchee FL 32359, Starting at 11 am
Mayo, FL: North Florida Medical, 710 W Main Street, Mayo FL 32066, Starting at 11 am
Homosassa, FL: Homosassa Civic Club, 5530 S Mason Creek Rd, Homosassa FL 34448, Starting at 12:30 pm
Live Oak, FL: Dowling Park Church of God, 23500 NW County Rd 250, Live Oak, FL 32060, Starting at 12:30 pm
Horseshoe Beach, FL: First Baptist Church, 25 Co Rd 351, Horseshoe Beach, FL 32648, Starting at 12:30 pm
Gulfport, FL: Gulfport Senior Center, 5501 27th Ave S, Gulfport FL, 33707, Starting at 11 am
Greenville, FL: 13757 US-90, Greenville FL 32331, Starting at 12:00 pm
Clearwater Beach: North Beach Rec Center, 69 Bay Esplanade, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767, Starting at 12:00 pm
Oldsmar, FL: Entrance to Harbor Palms Nature Park, Mapleleaf Blvd, Oldsmar FL 34677, Starting at 12:00 pm
Cedar Key, FL: First Baptist Church, 717 2md St, Cedar Key, FL 32625, Starting 11:30 am
St. Petersburg, FL: Frank H. Pierce Recreation Center, 2000 7th St S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33705, Starting at 12 pm
Clearwater, FL: Clearwater Beach Marina, 25 Causeway Blvd, Clearwater FL 33767, Starting 12 pm
St. Petersburg, FL: Riviera Bay Community Playground, St. Petersburg, FL, Starting 12 pm
South Pasadena, FL: Paradise Island, 1885 Shore Dr. S, South Pasadena FL 33707, Starting 12:30 pm
Dunedin, FL: Dunedin Stirling Park & Driving Range, 620 Palm Blvd, Dunedin, FL 34698, Starting 12:30 pm
Madeira Beach, FL: Madeira Beach, 15125 Madeira Way, Madeira Beach, FL 33708, Starting 1 pm
Treasure Island, FL: Treasure Island Beach, Corner of Gulf Blvd and 106th Ave, Treasure Island, FL 33706, Starting 11am
Perry, FL: The Bird Rack, 16260 Beach Rd, Perry FL 32348, Starting 12:30 pm
Port Richey, FL: Port Richey Waterfront Park, 8119 Old Post Rd, Port Richey FL 34668, Starting 12:30 pm

Georgia

World Central Kitchen – Chefs for Georgia (Food Distribution)

What They’re Doing: Meal distribution to people in impacted regions of Florida.

Website: https://wck.org/

Monetary Donations: You can find options for donating via the website above.

Volunteer Request: All volunteers must be registered through the WCK Volunteer Hub at http://wck.volunteerhub.com

Get Help: Free meal locations are updated daily on https://www.facebook.com/WorldCentralKitchen. Locations for 10/3 are:

Valdosta, GA: Quola Soup Kitchen, 115 E Florida Ave, Valdosta GA 31601, Starting 11 am
Valdosta, GA: Valdosta Printing, 1507 N Ashley St, Valdosta GA 31602, Starting 11:30 am
Ray City, GA: Ray City Volunteer Fire Department, 8110 Main St, Ray City GA, 31645, Starting 12 pm
Lakeland, GA: Lanier County Primary School, 28 S Valdosta Rd, Lakeland GA, 31635, Starting 12:30 pm
Morven, GA: 178 2nd St, Morven GA 31638, Starting 1:30 pm
Homerville, GA: 575 Woodlake Dr, Homervill GA 31634, Starting 11 am
Pearson, GA: Old High School, Pearson GA Starting 12:30 pm
Nashville, GA: Berrien County Administration Building, 201 N Davis St, Nashville GA 30639, Starting 12:30 pm
Hahira, GA: Hahira Square/Train Depot, 220 W Main St, Hahira, GA 30632, Starting 12:30 pm

Multiple Locations Served

United Cajun Navy (Search and Rescue, Starlink in WNC, Relief and Supply Distribution in Douglas, GA)

What They’re Doing: Another group teamed up with Operation Airdrop running Search and Rescue, and setting up Starlink Communication in WNC, and Coordinating Relief and supply distribution in Douglas, GA. They had set up distribution for several days in Perry, FL but have relocated to GA since FL officials were able to stabilize that area.

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/UNITEDCAJUNNAVY

United Cajun Navy Carolinas Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/677350089743944

Monetary Donations: via https://unitedcajunnavy.org/your-giving-matters/

Supply Donations: This group is collecting supplies at the following locations

Note for North Carolina: TO GUARANTEE YOU WON’T BE TURNED AWAY – YOU MUST GO TO ROSES DISCOUNT THE PRIMARY POD LOCATION IN BURNSVILLE – IF QUESTIONED BY ANYONE MAKE SURE YOU MENTION YOU ARE DONATING TO UNITED CAJUN NAVY

~~North Carolina: Excel College, 12 Florida Ave, Black Mountain, NC 28711~~ (ended as of approx 4 pm 10/3)
North Carolina: Rosie’s Discount Market, 120 Reservoir Rd, Burnsville, NC 28714
Georgia: The Coffee County Law Enforcement Center, 825 Thompson Dr, Douglas GA 31535
Louisiana: Main UCN Warehouse, 343 Jones Creek Rd, Baton Rouge, LA (truckers, partner organizations, and airlifts are grabbing supplies from the warehouse and delivering to the WNC and FL locations)
Fort Walton Beach, FL: Even though the United Cajun Navy pulled out of Perry, they are still accepting donations, directing them to Fire Chief J. Morgan for the city of Fort Walton Beach.

There is also the Amazon Wishlist which will be distributed from the Florida location it ships to: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3A4N5MLYU4U1Z?ref_=wl_share

SUPPLY REQUESTS

NC location needs more water & non-perishable food (canned goods with can openers, boxed pastas, etc), baby food, formula, small amounts of kids and baby clothes, new socks and underwear. People need mobility devices as well – canes, walkers, wheelchairs. Georgia needs chainsaws.

Volunteer Requests: If you are a truck driver (owner operator) or have any any special resources that you can provide (machinery etc.) please fill out this form so they can collect your information – https://forms.gle/zdkwiHiGriA1SiCh7 . Others are asked to sign up at https://volunteer.unitedcajunnavy.org/. Anyone willing to cook food is asked to show up at either the Perry, FL Winn Dixie or Excel College staging areas listed above to help. We are seeking military, pilots and law enforcement background in the Carolina region to assist with rescue/recoveries ongoing that require some training.

Get Help: For welfare checks, they ask that you try 211 first, but if they are unable to assist, or you need search and rescue services to please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/tZVzGZ3v3RuRxvFZ9 . Supply distribution is happening in Perry, FL at the Winn Dixie including a rescue squad operating as a mobile cooling room.

The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies

What They’re Doing: Running a hotline with a resource hub specifically for those with disabilities that have been impacted by disaster, and helping coordinate search and rescue, support and supplies for those on oxygen, wellness checks, info and referrals to shelters, local disability resources, food, and water, replacement of durable medical equipment, and helped with info on medication storage and support.

Website: https://disasterstrategies.org/; https://disasterstrategies.org/hurricane-helene-disability-response-update/

Monetary Donations: Donate online at https://disasterstrategies.org/

Get Help: “Disabled, impacted by Hurricane Helene, and need help? Call/text: THE DISABILITY & DISASTER HOTLINE 800-626-4959 or email hotline@disasterstrategies.org”

USSAAC Disaster Relief

What They’re Doing: The United States Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (USSAAC)’s Disaster Relief Committee is helping individuals who utilize AAC replace AAC equipment that was lost or damaged due to natural disaster. They are able to help with speech-generating devices, access switches, device mounting systems, communication boards and books, AAC device batteries, and chargers.

Website: https://aacdisasterrelief.recovers.org/update/15

Donations: Both supply and monetary donations go through the website: https://aacdisasterrelief.recovers.org/give. The organization will contact you when they have a need that matches your offer.

Volunteer Requests: Enter your skills and locations at https://aacdisasterrelief.recovers.org/register?mode=individual&with=volunteer. The organization will contact you when they have a need that matches your skills, time, and location.

Get Help: If your AAC equipment was lost or damaged due to Helene, they can help with a replacement at no cost. https://aacdisasterrelief.recovers.org/register?mode=individual&with=need. The organization will contact you to get more detailed information about your AAC needs.

Samaritan’s Purse (Disaster Clean-up, Emergency Field Hospitals and Oxygen access in WNC, Airlifted Supply Drops)

What They’re Doing: Responding across the Southeast, helping mud out homes, cutting downed trees, tarping roofs, and removing debris. They are also running an Emergency Field Hospital at Cannon Memorial Hospital in Linville, NC via their Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) medical personnel, providing Search and Rescue, and have field units set up Watauga Medical Center and Ashe County Hospital with oxygen for patients with no power. Airlifting food and water.

Locations On The Ground: Western NC (Watauga County, Ashe County, Avery County, Buncombe County), East TN (Johnson County), Florida (Perry and Greater Tampa), and Valdosta, GA.

Monetary Donations: https://samaritanspurse.org/article/pray-for-those-in-helenes-path/

Volunteer Request: Looking for people to help residents mud out their homes, clear trees and debris, tarp roofs. For more info: http://spvolunteer.org/

Get Help: This organization asks that you contact a local church in your area to let them know you need help. Churches and care facilities are encourages to email info@samaritan.org to arrange emergency airlifts. Homeowners who need help with mudding out homes, clearing downed trees, tarping roofs, or removing debris can call 833-747-1234. Specific areas served for homeowner assistance are listed below:

NC: Watauga Co. Response Site: covers Watauga, Ashe, and Avery Counties
NC: Buncombe Co. Response Site: covers Asheville, Black Mountain, Montreat, and Swannanoa
TN: Johnson Co. Response Site: covers East TN
FL: Tampa Area/St. Petersburg Response Site: covers Pinellas and Hillsborough counties
FL: Perry Response Site: covers Taylor and SE Madison Counties
GA: Valdosta Response Site: covers Lowndes

Footprint Project (Mobile Solar Power and Water Generators)

What They’re Doing: Getting mobile solar power and water generators into affected communities and medical facilities in Perry, Taylor County, FL, and Western NC.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/footprintprjct/

Website: https://www.footprintproject.org/

Supply Donations: This organization is looking for people with fully-functional, readily deployable mobile solar generator equipment. If this is you, please fill out the intake form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf5S_JuivCrdndvzpiBuP1TzbQ7NsRFsq61amcOWfxwKNMaWw/viewform

Supply Requests

Tools & Appliances: Electric Power Tools, LED Lighting, Hand Tools, Mini-Fridges, Chest Freezers, Propane Heaters
Mobile Assets: Trailers, Shipping Containers, Tents/Canopies, Trucks, RVs, E-Bikes
Power Supplies: Solar Storage (Batteries, Inverters, Charge Controllers, Panels, Racking, PV Wiring), Electric (Breaker Boxes, Conduit, Cable, Outlets) & Enclosures (Job Boxes, Lockers)
Communications: Laptops, Radios, Wifi Hotspots, Routers, Data
Gift Cards: Home Depot, Lowes, ACE, Harbor Freight, Tractor Supply Co, Gas Stations, Hotels, Tires Plus, AutoZone

Monetary Donations: Donate online at https://www.footprintproject.org/donate

Note: This organization is also looking for staging areas, which they list on the site as: Land, Lots (Fenced, Covered Storage, Warehouse Space, and Office Space)

Mutual Aid Disaster Relief (Food & Supply Distribution, Mutual Aid)

What They’re Doing: Mutual Aid and Coordinating Work in Multiple Affected Areas, Shares a lot of local resources via Instagram for Florida, NC, and more

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mutualaiddisasterrelief/

Supply Donations: Triangle Mutual Aid is Collecting Supplies at the Following Locations

Carrboro, NC: Back Alley Bikes, 100 Boyd Street, Carrboro NC, 27510 (Tues-Sat 11am-6pm)
Raleigh, NC: Rumah, 415 Hillsbourough St., Raleigh, NC, 27603 (Drop off During Events – Calendar at http://www.raleighmutualaid.info)
Durham, NC: Art Post, 718 Iredell St, Durham NC, 27705 (Mon-Sat 12-6)
Durham, NC: The Scrap Exchange, 2050 Chapel Hill Rd, Durham, NC 27707 (Tues-Sun 10:30am-6pm)
Durham, NC: Maverick’s Smokehouse and Taproom, 900 W Main St., Durham, NC (During normal business hours)
Durham, NC: Fuzzy Needle, 1005 W Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701 (Thurs-Sun 11am-4pm, contact them for additional hours)
Durham, NC: Perfect Lovers, 2823 N. Roxboro St., Durham, NC (Mon-Fri 7:30am-1pm, Sat&Sun 8:30am-1pm)
Hillsborough, NC: Diaper Bank Warehouse, 437 Dimmock’s Mill Rd, Unit 1, Hillsborough NC 27278 (M-Sat 8 am- 5 pm)

Urgent Supply Requests

Heavy duty storage totes
Heavy duty tarps
Gas and gas cans
Generators and fuel
Roofing nails
Wire brushes
Heavy thickness contractor trash bags
Brooms
Flat Shovels
Snow shovels
Mops
Crowbars/Prybars
Chainsaws
Hammers
Moisture sensors
Dehumidifiers
Box fans
5 gallon buckets
Tyvek suits
Earplugs
Respirators and P100 filter cartridges
N95 Masks
Goggles
Nitrile gloves
Heavy duty rubber gloves
2x4s
Bleach
Baby Formula
Diapers
Baby wipes
Coolers
Dollar store glasses
Water
Gatorade/Hydration powder
Apple cider vinegar
Sweets/candy/comfort items/kids snacks
Laundry detergent
washboards
mosquito spray
toilet paper
solar chargers and battery banks
non-perishable food

Monetary Donations: Paypal (MutualAidDisasterRelief@gmail.com), Venmo (@MutualAidDisasterRelief) and via website https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/mutual-aid-disaster-relief

Volunteer Request: This organization is looking for volunteers to call to check on conditions of incarcerated folks in the affected area. For more info visit http://tinyurl.com/HeleneCheck

Tri-Cities TN/VA Mutual Aid and Solidarity Network

What They’re Doing: Running a mutual aid network to help get supplies to people in need in the Tri-Cities area.

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tricitiesmutualaid

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tricitiesmutualaid

eKY Mutual Aid/ Hillbillies Helping Hillbillies

What They’re Doing: Based in Kentucky, sharing resources and info on supply drives and collecting funds to help people all through Appalachia.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hillbillieshelpinghillbillies/

FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2557126217948530/?_rdr

Monetary Donations: Donate through Paypal and Venmo (@ekymutualaid) and Cashapp ($ekymutualaid)

Supply Donations: Supplies can be dropped at the following locations in Kentucky:

Jackson: Rousseau Volunteer Fire Dept, 9421 KY-30, Jackson KY 41339
Hyden: HCTC Leslie County Center Student Lounge, 108 Maples Ave, Hyden KY, 41840
Hazard: Gospel Light Baptist Church: 100 Independence Dr, Hazard KY 41701
Hazard: Gospel Light Baptist Youth Center: 250 Chavies School Road, Hazard KY 41701
Jackson: HCTC Lee’s College Campus Robinson Building Lobby 601 Jefferson Ave, Jackson KY 41339
Pippa Passes: Alice Lloyd College McGaw Library, 100 Purpose Rd, Pippa Passes KY 41844
Hindman: Hindman City Hall, 10 Professor Clarke Rd. Hindman KY 41822
Hazard: Hazard First Baptist Church, 560 Main St. Hazard KY 41701
Hazard: HCTC Hazard Campus Jolly Classroom Center Lobby, One Community Drive, Hazard KY 41701
Winchester: Winchester Fire Department, 44 N Maple St, Winchester KY 40391
Hazard: First Presbyterian Church, 100 Broadway St, Hazard KY 41701
Lexington: ARH System Center, 2260 Executive Drive, Lexington KY

Period Products Supply Drive

What They’re Doing: Urbana-Champaign Reproductive Justice is teaming up with Elevated Access to fly period products, pregnancy tests, and emergency contraceptives to affected areas.

Monetary Donations: Donate through http://www.ucimc.org/ucrjdonate

Supply Donations: Donations can be made through the Amazon wishlist (https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3LB2DLDBPKXT7?ref_=wl_share). If you are interested in collecting donations at your office or business, contact julie@ucrj.org.

Crisis Cleanup Hotline

What They’re Doing: Operating a hotline connecting individuals with volunteers to help with various clean up tasks.

Get Help: If you need help cleaning up damage from the Hurricane Helene, call (844) 965-1386 to ask for help. We will connect you with volunteers from local relief organizations, community groups and faith communities who may be able to assist with muck out, trees, tarp, and debris. All services are free, but service is not guaranteed due to the overwhelming need. This hotline will remain open through Friday, October 11, 2024.

Other Resources

Missing and Found List

This is a community-sources list of people that may have been impacted by Hurricane Helene. There are over 1500 people on this list.

To Check Names: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Pp41yMpPeMvZShN11xXAZdB3-6wu_cZyAB-QxgUoeEw/htmlview?fbclid=IwY2xjawFoWbRleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHQwNSD-XVAC2usjBdQ6E1WECTybZbEvo0J5JLe6fEvMm11jJP3GacZ7_oQ_aem_jinOG6RSGIL2hBBwdVALzw

To Report Missing Persons: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdLVNr8A6ZnkoFQMA5_0PWymWpMRGQaL5Kjp2ApFPqehF7A8w/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawFoWehleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHS41qeztMfXWE7jk259fuKFffwMGZlvfN33LUaAYocVp6M7PHgWHq5XsHA_aem_Z5q6Pp2KSCzBLj2bJwA8yw

Ham Radio Info

Info from the United Cajun Navy: “HAM RADIO – it was VITAL in HURRICANE KATRINA and STILL VITAL AND RELEVANT TODAY – we wanted to share this information with everyone – There is little to no phone or electrical service in many sections of Western North Carolina. If you can find a Ham radio operator that reaches the Mt. Mitchell repeater at 145.190 Mhz they can do wellness relays. You will need their full address. You can also request a wellness check on the Charlotte NC K4ITL Memorial 145.350 Repeater Facebook group: https://facebook.com/groups/w4htp/“

Important Starlink Information

Starlink is offering 30 days free service to anyone impacted by Helene. There are terms and a map on the website. Follow this link to find out more information: https://www.starlink.com/support/article/58126733-e4d2-db62-b919-9da261a4e096?fbclid=IwY2xjawFq6M9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHaBaBQxhjQbhKQ7Ktbd8bYScAT-Tai63se5gUexRymKp1Q2K-_GCAEH7SQ_aem_Kj1oY_qEYzNxC5gen5Nv8g

Asheville – 88.1
Black Mountain – 107.5
Brevard – 101.5
Bryson City – 94.7
Cullowhee – 89.7
Franklin – 91.3
Hendersonville – 99.3
Highlands – 103.3
Mars Hill – 90.5
Murphy – 88.5
Sylva, Dillsboro – 91.5
Tryon – 101.5
Waynesville-Clyde – 89.7
Waynesville-Hazelwood – 102.9

RxOpen (Healthcare Ready)

“Healthcare Ready’s RxOpen is a mapping tool that helps patients and providers locate open pharmacies in areas impacted by natural disasters and public health emergencies. By offering up-to-date information on pharmacy operations, RxOpen ensures individuals can access necessary medications, even in challenging times. When activated, RxOpen offers the latest status of pharmacies in affected areas, indicating whether they are open, closed, or have restricted hours. When RxOpen is inactive, it displays every tracked facility in the country as “Open” on the map. Rx Open is updated once daily through the remainder of the response. RxOpen is currently activated for Hurricane Helene. The map was last updated Tuesday, October 3 at 2pm EST.“

Website: https://healthcareready.org/RXopen/

Collective Resource Lists

HUGE Resource List updated constantly: https://docs.google.com/document/d/154hYrmMKWNKWIwcTkUP8GhcAn4z4LXnFr2AKMgv3Qik/mobilebasic?fbclid=IwY2xjawFoAaVleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHeW1Tt2cWz1KRgma3P1K79w-ARfR_eBPxExtnkzSwXTqOYRZ0pBu7kaLlg_aem_EMvar64igD-3kUGA1QGXKg

Another Big List of Mutual Aid and Autonomous Disaster Relief Orgs Operating Now: https://itsgoingdown.org/mutual-aid-hurricane-helene/

Appalachian Voices Resource List: https://appvoices.org/helene-relief/

Scannerfood: Hosting Open Resource Threads on their Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/scannerfood) for: road conditions, supplies, needs, and donations, missing persons, and shelter info. Navigate to the Facebook link and check the Featured posts for individual threads.

Florida Residents in Western NC

Operation Blue Ridge: “The Florida Division of Emergency Management is working to help Floridians currently in need of rescue in Western North Carolina. If you need help or know of Floridians in the region, please complete the form. Call : 1-800-467-7144, operating 7 am – 7 pm, if you need assistance.” https://www.floridadisaster.org/operationblueridge

Florida

Big Florida Disaster Resource and Information List for Hurricane Helene: https://www.floridadisaster.org/disaster-updates/storm-updates/

North Carolina

NC Emergency Information: readync.org

NC Open Shelters: readync.org/stay-informed/open-shelters

NC Road Conditions: Call 511 or visit readync.org/stay-informed/road-conditions

NC 211 & COMMUNITY RESOURCES: For those needing additional assistance, please dial 2-1-1, or visit NC 211’s website: https://rdcrss.org/3rqObG1 and https://nc211.org/hurricane-helene-donation-needs-drop-off-locations

United Way of Asheville & Buncombe County: Shares lots of updates about local food, water, internet/cell service and other resources: https://www.facebook.com/unitedwayabc

High Country United Way: Local updates: https://www.facebook.com/HighCountryUW

Burke County United Way: Local updates for food, water, services for Burke Co.: https://www.facebook.com/burkecountyunitedway

Donation Drop-Off Sites for Wilmington and the Surrounding Areas: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1smBXNqgnZYm1nnXrLiqVwX6-0KoRiS5UlPjDoDeB63E/edit

Tennessee

Johnson City, TN: Prism: This Teen LGBTQIA+ Support Group for the Tri-Cities is collecting water, nonperishable food, and infant items for donation locally on Saturday Oct 5 from 2-4 pm at 108 West 10th Ave, Johnson City, TN 37604. IG: https://www.instagram.com/prismteensjc/ (DM the IG to donate sooner)

Blountville, TN: Family Pet Veterinary Hospital: Collecting pet food donations to be delivered to animals affected by the Hurricane from Oct 1- Oct 5 (T,Th,F 8am-5pm; W,S 8am-12pm) at 4399 Highway 11W, Blountville, TN 37617. Call Ashley at 831-256-1505.

East TN: Party for Socialism & Liberation – Knoxville: Working relief on-the-ground in East TN. IG: https://www.instagram.com/p/DAgx_9jxzK4/?img_index=1 Looking for volunteers, supplies, and monetary donations.

Western North Carolina

Operation Airdrop (Helicopter Supply Drops)

Carolina Emergency Response Team (CERT) (Wellness Checks / Air Evacuation)

Hope Mill, Inc. (Helicopter Supply Drops)

Catawba County United Way (Accepting Donations in Catawba Co.)

Hurricane Helene Airlift Relief (Helicopter Supply Drops)

Hearts with Hands (Food & Supply Distribution)

BeLoved Asheville (Food & Supply Distribution, Wellness Checks)

United Way NC (Search & Rescue, Welfare Checks, Missing Persons Reports, Resource Referrals)

Food Connection (Food Distribution)

Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry (Supply Distribution, Shelter Assistance)

WNC Regional Livestock Center (Animal Supply Distribution)

American Red Cross of North Carolina (Shelter Assistance, Food & Supply Distribution, Missing Persons, Blood Donation)

Democracy Green (Food & Supply Distribution)

Mountain Mule Packer Ranch (Supply Distribution via Pack Mule Teams)

World Central Kitchen & Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ (Food Distribution)

Foggy Mountain Mobile Vet Services (Holly Parkins DVM) (Emergency Vet Clinic)

Asheville Survival Program/Appalachian Medical Solidarity (shared by BeLoved Asheville) (Food & Supply Distribution)

Black Trans Collective (Fundraising)

Pansy Collective (Food & Supply Distribution)

Triangle Mutual Aid (Food & Supply Donations)

Day One Relief (Teamed up with Triangle Mutual Aid)

The Boobtique

Marshall Mutual Aid Hub

Manna Foodbank (Operational again at a new location)

Home at Last Farm

NC Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services & NC State Extension

Denny’s Mobile Relief Diner

Tennessee

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE

Unicoi County Emergency Management (Supply Distribution)

Unicoi County Schools (Emergency Shelter, Food & Supply Distribution)

Unicoi County Animal Shelter (Animal Shelter in Need of Assistance)

Family Pet Veterinary Hospital

Florida

Poetry is Activism (Working with Mutual Aid Disaster Relief)

World Central Kitchen – Chefs for Florida (Food Distribution)

Georgia

World Central Kitchen – Chefs for Georgia (Food Distribution)

Multiple Locations Served

United Cajun Navy (Search and Rescue, Starlink in WNC, Relief and Supply Distribution in Douglas, GA)

The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies

USSAAC Disaster Relief

Samaritan’s Purse (Disaster Clean-up, Emergency Field Hospitals and Oxygen access in WNC, Airlifted Supply Drops)

Footprint Project (Mobile Solar Power and Water Generators)

Mutual Aid Disaster Relief (Food & Supply Distribution, Mutual Aid)

Tri-Cities TN/VA Mutual Aid and Solidarity Network

eKY Mutual Aid/ Hillbillies Helping Hillbillies

Period Products Supply Drive

Crisis Cleanup Hotline

Other Resources

Missing and Found List

Ham Radio Info

Important Starlink Information

Radio Stations Sharing Info in NC

RxOpen (Healthcare Ready)

Collective Resource Lists

Florida Residents in Western NC

Florida

North Carolina

Tennessee

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