10/03/2024
This is a local Charlotte post, but still applicable.
Many of you are asking how you can help and where you should donate. I know I only included a fraction of where you can donate, but below is a list. If you have reputable place in mind, please put it in the comments for others:
FEMA INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has started taking applications for the Individual Assistance Program. Call 800-621-3362 or go to DisasterAssistance.gov to get started on an application.
WHERE TO DONATE:
SAMARITAN'S PURSE
Samaritan's Purse is responding in 5 locations to hurricane Helene. They are looking for day and overnight volunteers in all locations. You can find more details about all our responses and how you can volunteer at spvolunteer.org. There is also a link to donate on their website.
NC DISASTER RELIEF FUND
The North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund is now accepting contributions for hurricane damage. Contributions help with the unmet needs of hurricane victims. This is the link to donate: https://pay.payitgov.com/ncdonations
AMERICAN RED CROSS
The American Red Cross is on the ground helping people who have been impacted by Hurricane Helene. Here is a link to donate: https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation.html/ - Here is a link to volunteer: https://www.redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer.html
OPERATION AIRDROP
Operation Airdrop's mission focuses on delivering essential supplies, hot meals, and support to communities affected by the storm. They are taking supply donations and monetary donations. You can find those on their website: https://www.operation-airdrop.com/hu
LOCAL TO CHARLOTTE:
MONROE: Monroe has 3 drop-off locations for relief supplies. You can find the a list of the locations and what is being accepted here: https://www.facebook.com/monroe.carolina
CHARLOTTE BREWERIES: Several Charlotte breweries and restaurants are collecting essential supplies to deliver to the western region of North Carolina. Here is a link to find a list of items: https://www.instagram.com/p/DAheLdcpDtS/
CHARLOTTE MOTOR SPEEDWAY:
Charlotte Motor Speedway is hosting hurricane relief drive in conjunction with the NASCAR industry through 9 PM Wednesday. https://www.charlottemotorspeedway.com/media/news/speedway-hosts-hurricane-relief-drive-for-mountains.htmlrricane-helene
POINTS OF DISTRIBUTION:
Ashe County – Westwood Elementary School, Mountain View Elementary School
Buncombe County – UNC-Asheville, Asheville Buncombe Tech Ferguson, WNC Ag. Center, Asheville-Buncombe Tech Conference Center, Biltmore Baptist Church, The Greens at Weaverville, Fletcher Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Catawba – Catawba Valley Community College Tarlton Complex
Henderson County – First Baptist Church Hendersonville, Greens at Hendersonville
Madison County – Madison County Cooperative Extension Service
McDowell County – Nebo Crossing Church, Grace Community Church
Mitchell County – First Baptist Spruce Pine
Polk County – Polk County High School
Rowan County – Rowan-Cabarrus YMCA
Watauga – Cove Creek Volunteer Fire Department, Zionville VFD, Foscoe Christian Church, Watauga EOC, Holmes Convocation Center, Meat Camp Road, Town of Boone PD, First Baptist Boone.
