Equality NC extends our deepest sympathies to everyone impacted by Hurricane Helene. If you or a loved one have been affected or know someone impacted, please see a compiled list of resources below. If you want to donate to support the ongoing disaster relief efforts, head to the resource list below. This page will be updated as resource opportunities evolve. If you have or are aware of resources you believe should be on this list, please contact comms@equalitync.org with the subject line “Hurricane Helene Relief Resource.”

For Those in Need of Resources

• Originally from Progress NC Action
  • Apply for FEMA aid: Visit disasterassistance.gov, call 1-800-621-3362, or use the FEMA App.
  • Find emergency shelter: https://www.readync.gov/stay-informed/open-shelters
  • Find your local food bank: Visit Feeding America or call Manna Food Bank at 1-800-820-1109
  • Report a missing person: Call 211
  • Request crisis cleanup: (844) 965-1386
  • View road conditions: Call 511 or visit https://drivenc.gov/
  • Report a power outage: 1-800-543-5599 or text "OUT" to 57801
  • Report price gouging to the NCDOJ: 1-877-5-NO-SCAM
  • Receive disaster distress counseling: Call or text 1-800-985-5990
  • View the latest update from Blue Ridge Public Radio
  • View other local resources: ABC News Asheville live resources

To Support ongoing Recovery Efforts

Volunteer to Support Western NC

Please do NOT self-deploy. To sign up to volunteer, head to https://www.nc.gov/working/volunteer-opportunities/volunteernc

• Volunteer - North Carolina Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster

Local Organizations

• Rural Organizing And Resilience
• Donate to the State of NC’s Disaster Relief Fund
• Donate to Down Home NC’s Hurricane Relief efforts
• https://donorbox.org/hurricane-helene-direct-support
• Donate to a list of other efforts compiled by Blue Ridge Public Radio
  • Buncombe County Government
    • If you have donations of equipment or have questions about specific needs, please email helenedonations@buncombecounty.org
    • If you want to volunteer, please email helenevolunteers@buncombecounty.org
  • Madison County Government
    • To volunteer on the ground, email diastervolunteer@madisoncountync.gov. (Please note: The email address appears to have a typo but also appears to be functional) Or call: 828-649-1815
  • Henderson County
    • To learn how to donate supplies, please email Helene-Donations@hcem.org.
    • To make a monetary donation online, you can go here.
    • For volunteer info and additional details, visit the county's official Helene response website.
  • Legal Aid of North Carolina
    • The non-profit law firm will deploy in disaster-stricken areas to help with FEMA aid applications, legal support, long-term housing, fraud cases, and more. The organization also operates a Legal Aid hotline (866) 219-5262).
    • Monetary donations are needed to fund the free legal assistance provided, and pro bono lawyers are needed to join disaster support efforts.
    • Go here to donate; lawyers can sign up to volunteer here.
  • Friends of Hot Springs Library
    • This group accepts donations for rebuilding and relief efforts in Hot Springs.
    • To donate, go here.
  • Downtown Spruce Pine
    • The non-profit group collects and distributes funds to help locally-owned businesses in Spruce Pine recover.
    • You can give online via PayPal here. For more information, check the organization's website.
• Latino Communities (Full list at Disability Rights North Carolina)
  • Marion
    • Centro Unido Maricano www.culawnc.org Contact (828) 652- 0727
  • Morganton
    • Western NC Workers Center www.wncworkerscenter.org Contact (828) 409-4834
  • Sylvia
    • Unidx www.unidxswnc.org Contact (828) 242- 7345
  • Watauga
    • Immigrant Justice Coalition Contact (828) 537- 2688
    • Q’Pasa Appalachia Contact (828) 278-9302
• Donate to NC Counts Coalition Collaborative Efforts for Hurricane Helene

National Organizations

• Donate to the American Red Cross
  • The Red Cross is also organizing blood drives and seeking volunteers
• Donate to the Salvation Army
• Donate to United Way