Many organizations are working to provide relief and recovery to those affected by Hurricane Helene in the aftermath of this tragedy. To support people in Western North Carolina who were affected by Hurricane Helene, you can donate to organizations like the American Red Cross, Manna FoodBank, and Samaritan’s Purse. For more information on how you can help, visit the websites of these organizations or check local community boards for volunteer opportunities. In the same way you can personally volunteer with many relief efforts, run your own food drive, or contribute to local disaster relief funds to help in your efforts. To support long-term recovery and unmet needs in communities impacted by Hurricane Helene, donate to the North Carolina Community Foundation’s Disaster Relief Fund as well. You can find more information on ways you can help the efforts here.

You can find more resources on current state updates, opportunities to help, response training, and resources for those currently living in affected areas here as well.