LIST: Organizations You Can Donate to For Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts
After Hurricane Helene made landfall in the southeast last week (9/25-9/27), multiple cities were left with devastation. Multiple areas in Florida, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Virginia, and North Carolina are still facing road closures, no power, no hot water, and missing loved ones as the days have passed.
In areas like upstate South Carolina and Western North Carolina, people are trying to figure out what their next few days will look like. As these cities close to us are working to pick up the pieces over the last few days, relief efforts and funds have been created by organizations to help put people back on their feet. Many are looking for ways they can give back and help those in need dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
Organizations with Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts
- American Red Cross
- The American Red Cross has been on the ground since the day after Hurricane Helene made landfall. The Red Cross offers shelter, food, supplies, and emotional support to the victims of the devastating storm. You can sign up to be a volunteer in your area or donate online to their hurricane relief efforts.
- GoFundMe
- GoFundMe has created a hurricane relief page for people to donate to the platform to help the thousands of people affected by Hurricane Helene.
- The Salvation Army
- The Salvation Army is working throughout these states to help provide victims with food, drinks, shelter and support through this time. You can donate online or find a local shelter to see their specific needs.
- Operation Air Drop
- They will be starting full operations flying in resources on Monday to those in Western North Carolina. People can drop off supplies in Concord at the Walmart located at 5825 Thunder Rd NW, Concord, NC 28027. starting Sunday afternoon. For more details, click here.
- Americares
- Americares has set up a donation page for people to donate to as they focus on medical aid to help people recover from disasters. To make your donation, click here.
- App State Donation
- Due to the storm, the college has to close for several days due to infrastructure damage. They have set up a donation link for people to give back to the school to help with damages.
- SC Emergency Management Division
- If you are looking to help those specifically in Upstate South Carolina, you can join the SCEMD and volunteer or donate. Check out their ways to help and give back to the community as they deal with hurricane damage.
- Cornerstone Summit Church
- The church located in Boone, NC is helping those affected by the storm in 3 ways, You can give financially online, send items to a distribution center, and/or volunteer. Click here for all of the information on how to give.
- Keffer Jeep Donation Drive:
- Please stop by and donate shelf stored, non-perishable food, first aid supplies, bottled water and sports drink powder, batteries, and flashlights, baby and toddler food and formula, hand sanitizer, diapers, toilet paper, and paper towels. Our team is delivering the donated supplies to help victims in Western North Carolina. Please donate supplies today at Keffer Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram on East Independence Blvd.
Randi Moultrie is a Charleston, South Carolina native and has been in the radio industry for the last few years in Charlotte. Randi started with Beasley Media Group as an intern in 2019 and is now thriving in the digital world. Randi enjoys writing about her favorite foods (especially pizza) and all things fashion and travel. As one who loves taking trips to find new foods, it’s not surprising that she enjoys writing about both!
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