As each day unfolds, we will continue to find out more about the devastation of Hurricane Helene. From Florida to Virginia to the hard-hit mountain towns of North Carolina and Tennessee, this storm has wiped out beloved communities, destroyed homes and businesses, and taken beautiful souls from this earth.
If you are called to donate, here are non-profits to consider, national and local.
World Central Kitchen
“World Central Kitchen’s Relief Team is responding to communities affected by Hurricane Helene. Multiple WCK food truck partners and our new Rapid Response Field Kitchen were pre-positioned to provide hot meals quickly after the storm had passed. We’re currently responding in Florida, North Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee to serve communities in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.” Donate here.
Mercy Chefs
“Mercy Chefs is a faith-based, non-profit disaster and humanitarian relief organization. We exist to provide professionally prepared, restaurant-quality meals to victims, volunteers, and first responders in natural disasters and emergencies, and we partner with existing like-minded organizations to further their mission by providing food service in underserved communities across the country and around the globe.” Mercy Chefs is serving thousands of meals to victims in Newberry, FL, and Asheville, NC. Donate here.
Equal Plates (Asheville-based)
“Our goal is to get as many meals as possible out to those affected by Hurricane Helene.” Equal Plates Project exists to support local farmers, address food insecurity, and build community through scratch-cooked meals. Donate here.
Second Harvest of Northeast Tennessee
Helping out eight counties in affected Northeast Tennessee to supply any county shelter or Emergency Management in need of food or water. Donate here.
Mountain Mule Packers
While not a non-profit in the classic 501(c) status, Mountain Mule Packers are on hand, giving their mules and time to help deliver supplies where vehicles and helicopters can not reach. Each mule can carry up to 200 pounds of supplies. We are highlighting them daily for the next week on our Instagram page. To donate please see this Facebook link.
BeLoved Asheville (Asheville-based)
Currently delivering water, diapers, and essential supplies throughout Asheville. “As we distribute water, food, diapers, and countless essential items, we are reminded of the power of community. Thank you to all who have come with donations … each delivery is a testament to what we can achieve when we come together. Your generosity makes the difference. To every person who has donated or brought supplies, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. This journey is not easy, but together, we will make it through.” Donate here.
Cajun Navy 2016
This group from Louisiana has made their way to Western North Carolina to help. They have a list on Amazon where you can directly order supplies to help those in need. Order here.
Volunteer Florida
This state-run agency coordinates volunteers and donations to directly impact those affected by Hurricane Helene. Donate here.
The United Way of the Coastal Empire
Savannah and the surrounding areas were hit hard by Helene. The United Way of the Coastal Empire is helping out. Donate here.
The Humane Society
“The Humane Society of the United States is on the ground in Florida and Tennessee, assisting multiple communities with animal needs in the aftermath of deadly Hurricane Helene.” Donate here.
The American Red Cross
On the ground across the region helping those affected by Hurricane Helene. Donate here.
