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How You Can Help With Hurricane Helene Relief

How You Can Help With Hurricane Helene Relief?

I have received numerous offers of help from family, friends, and strangers. Most people don’t know who to trust. Even as a local, figuring out where to send resources that will have the greatest impact or help the most people can be hard. So, here is how you can help with Hurricane Helene relief? Below is a short list of organizations that I have seen getting resources where they are most needed. I have no affiliation with these organizations and make no promises. It is just what I’m seeing on the ground. I will update this information daily as the conditions on the ground are changing daily.

Please don’t forget us!

Appalachia is getting a lot of attention right now. And that is likely to drop off pretty quickly. This recovery is going to take a very long time. While out in the community yesterday, a woman in a small community told me “Please don’t forget us.” In a lot of cases, these small communities aren’t able to receive things like food and clothing. However, they will in the coming weeks. Please keep your support coming!

Where Can I Donate or Send Supplies?

Updated: 10/5/2024 8:21PM

Black Cat Sandwich Co. – Our dear friends lost their restaurant in Hurricane Helene. They were in the building process and are now in desperate need of help to recover their losses. My partner, Rebecca, has started a GoFundMe to help them rebuild.

BeLoved Asheville – BeLoved Asheville accepting donations of money and goods. They have a robust grassroots network of community volunteers distributing supplies throughout the region. If you would like to send items, below are the things they need the most right now. Reach out to me directly if you wish to donate items rather than money.

French Broad River Academy – French Broad River Academy is directing all funds donated to local relief for Hurricane Helene. This is another local grassroots organization.

Equal Plates Project – Equal Plates buys food from local farms to feed local folks wholesome meals. Their work helps local farmers and individuals.

Gashes Creek Baptist Church – 308 Gashes Creek Rd Asheville, NC 28803 – Items can be dropped off, delivered through shipping or you can contact me directly to arrange delivery.

Of course, many churches and community centers are providing services around the region. It takes a lot of boots on the ground to get supplies distributed. Keep an eye on this page for updates regularly.