Are you running a collection site or know of a collection site that isn’t in this list? Please fill out this form to tell NC 211 and we can add it below.

People in need of donated items must pick up from an NC VOAD approved distribution site, not from a drop off site, in order to not inundate western NC with products they may not need, taking the place of items they do need. Donations at drop off sites must be authorized and recorded by NC VOAD before being relocated to approved distribution sites (see below for a list).

September 30, 2024. At this time, individuals are highly encouraged not to travel to western NC to attempt their own volunteer services or to drop off donations. Most roads and highways to western NC are closed and the infrastructure is very dangerous. It is best to collect donation items at an approved donation drop off site in one’s town or county. For a list of those drop off sites and donation item needs, please review the following sources containing these details:

The best way to help our neighbors in need is to donate funds. This is the fastest way to get supplies, resources, and man power to the folks who are stranded and without supplies in western NC. Please consider donating to the UW Helps NC Recovery Fund and the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund.

If the following options are not close to you, contact your local emergency management office to learn about distribution points in your community. Or donations can be made by contacting an NC VOAD partner agency.

DONATED SUPPLIES COLLECTION SITES – Availability Subject to Change. This list does not contain the totality of drop off sites, only of what NC 211 is aware of.

A location where people can drop off donations they would like to be sent to those in need. DO NOT TAKE THEM TO WESTERN NC YOURSELF, LET THE NC VOAD/BEOC APPROVED AGENCY TAKE THEM.

BAD DADDY’S BURGER BAR Bad Daddy’s is hosting a supply drive at all its North Carolina locations. Customers are encouraged to drop off any of the following necessities at their nearest location now through Friday, Oct. 11: Non-perishable Food Hygiene Products Baby Formula/Diapers Food/Pet Supplies Blankets/Bedding Powdered Hydration Packets All donations will be transported and delivered across western North Carolina. You can find a list of Bad Daddy’s North Carolina locations at baddaddysburgerbar.com/find-us.

BULL CITY BURGER AND BREWERY AND BULL CITY SOLERA AND TAPROOM Location: 107 E Parrish St, Durham, NC 27701 Location: 4120 University Dr, Durham, NC 27707 Bull City Burger and Brewery and its sister restaurant, Bull City Solera and Taproom, have set up donation bins to utilize beer trucks to deliver products for storm victims in Western North Carolina. You can drop off bottled water, personal wipes, canned foods, baby formula, feminine products, first aid items, diapers and more at both locations.

CAROLINA HURRICANES Location: Lenovo Center, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607 To help those impacted by the storm, all ticket revenue from the Carolina Hurricanes game Oct. 2 will be donated to relief efforts in Western North Carolina. General admission tickets for the game against the Nashville Predators start at $10.

CAROLINA JUNIOR HURRICANES Location: Invisalign Arena, 111-100 Competition Ctr Dr, Morrisville, NC 27560 The Carolina Junior Hurricanes have set up donation bins at Invisalign Arena for items to be collected through Oct. 4. Non-perishable food, cleaning supplies, plastic tarps, toiletries, baby formula and more will be accepted.

CATERING WORKS Location: 2319 Laurelbrook St, Raleigh, NC 27604 Catering Works, Bloom Works and Ella’s Popcorn are accepting donations through Oct. 5 to be delivered to Operation Airdrop. Non-perishable foods, cleaning supplies, toiletries, pet food and other essential items can be dropped off at the catering company anytime from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

DINGO DOG BREWING COMPANY Location: 410 N Greensboro St # 150, Carrboro, NC 27510 Dingo Dog Brewing Company is collecting donations to give to animal rescue groups in the mountain areas recovering from the storm. The nonprofit craft brewery and cidery is accepting pet food, litter, clean water, blankets, towels, cleaning supplies, soap and unopened veterinary supplies.

DUKE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL Location: Scott Family Athletics Performance Center, 110 Whitford Dr, Durham, NC 27705 Duke University’s football team is running a donation drive through Oct. 11 at the Duke athletics ticket office from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. The team will be accepting non-perishable food, bottled water, contractor-size trash bags, blankets, first aid supplies and more.

EASTCUT SANDWICH BAR Location: 3211 Old Chapel Hill Rd, Durham, NC 27707 Location: 1101 E Whitaker Mill Rd Suite 126, Raleigh, NC 27604 Eastcut Sandwich Bar will be donating 10% of all sales through Oct. 4 from both of its locations to the NC Disaster Relief Fund. The Triangle restaurants will also be allowing customers to round up orders to the nearest dollar for additional donations for the state’s relief fund.

MOJOE’S BURGER JOINT Location: 620 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27603 MoJoe’s Burger Joint is donating all restaurant sales on Oct. 2 to local organizations providing aid to storm victims in Western North Carolina.

N.C. STATE FOOTBALL Location: Close-King Indoor Practice Facility, 4550 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607 The N.C. State football team is collecting supplies to help provide relief for those in Western North Carolina. The team has set up a donation bin on the east side of Close-King Indoor Practice Facility, across from Carter-Finley Stadium to deliver items on Oct. 3.

RISE DONUTS Rise Donuts shops will donate 10% of sales on Saturday, Oct. 5, to help those affected by Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina. The company, Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken, which started in Durham and has expanded across the nation, said that all ten Rise locations in the Triangle as well as stores in Richmond, Savannah, Orlando and San Diego will donate 10% of sales to the MANNA FoodBank in Asheville.

MANNA is distributing food and water in Western NC. Triangle locations are in Carrboro, Chapel Hill, Durham (Southpoint), downtown Durham, Morrisville, Cary, Raleigh (Village District), Raleigh (Brier Creek), Raleigh (North Raleigh) and Holly Springs. In addition to the sales donation on Oct. 5, participating Rise stores will have a donation option for online and in-store kiosk orders through the month of October.

SOUTHERN SUGAR BAKERY Location: 4517 Lead Mine Rd Suite B, Raleigh, NC 27612 Southern Sugar Bakery is offering special “Our Hearts Are With Western NC” cookies with all proceeds going towards relief efforts with Samaritan’s Purse. The sweet treats are available for purchase online with shipment or pick-up from the Raleigh bakery.

TRIANGLE YOUNG PROFESSIONAL CIVITAN Location: Multiple Triangle Young Professional Civitan has set up donation bins at various businesses around the Triangle area to be transported to Operation AirDrop. Essential items can be dropped off at the following locations:

Beer Tooth Taproom: 105 NC-54 Suite 263, Durham, NC 27713
Bond Brothers Beer Company: 202 E Cedar St, Cary, NC 27511Burial Beer Co.: 500 E Davie St #170, Raleigh, NC 27601
Cocoa Cinnamon: 2627 Hillsborough Rd, Durham, NC 27705; 2013 Chapel Hill Rd Suite A, Durham, NC 27707; 420 W Geer St, Durham, NC 2770
East Bower Cider Company: 2020 Progress Ct Suite 160, Raleigh, NC 27608
Fullstream at Boxyard RTP: 900 Park Offices Dr Suite 125, Durham, NC 27703
The Glass Jug Beer Lab-RTP: 5410 NC-55 V, Durham, NC 27713 The Glass Jug Beer Lab- Downtown: 545 Foster St Suite 10, Durham, NC 27701
Raleigh Brewing Company: 3709 Neil St, Raleigh, NC 27607 Raleigh Brewing at The Arboretum: 2036 Renaissance Park Pl, Cary, NC 27513

TROPHY BREWING Location: 207 Bickett Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27608 Trophy Brewing is collecting supplies at its future Five Points location through Oct. 4 for Operation Airdrop to deliver to victims in Western North Carolina. Non-perishable foods, cleaning supplies, toiletries, diapers, hand sanitizer and more will be accepted.

UNION SPECIAL Location: 2409 Crabtree Blvd #102, Raleigh, NC 27604 This week, Union Special is donating a portion of all sales to World Central Kitchen’s efforts in Western NC to help those impacted by Helene. In addition to contributing a percentage of sales, the bakery is also giving all funds from its pay-it-forward loaves to World Central Kitchen.

WEGMANS Wegmans grocery stores in North Carolina will hold a “checkout scan campaign” to aid a Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief food bank fund. Wegmans has four stores in the state: in Raleigh, Cary, Wake Forest and Chapel Hill. Customers can donate $1, $3, $5 or any other amount at checkout with 100% of the money dedicated to Feeding the Carolinas, which has launched a shared fund dedicated to disaster relief efforts in 25 affected counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. A statement from the NY-based grocer said, “Wegmans will continue to work with its food bank partners to evaluate how to best support those impacted by Hurricane Helene.”

United Way of Forsyth County hosting at Winston Tower/Truliant Center – 301 N. Main Street, Winston-Salem, NC

Accepting donations now through Oct 31 from 31 on Monday – Thursday between 12:00 and 5:00 PM
Click here for supplies list

United Way of Davidson County hosting at Richard Childress Racing – 425 Industrial Drive, Welcome, NC

Prepackaged food
Bottled Water
Pet food (cat and dog)
Baby Food
Baby Formula

United Way of Davidson County hosting at Davidson County Sheriff’s Department – 2511 E US Hwy 64, Lexington, NC 27292.

Prepackaged food
Bottled Water
Pet food (cat and dog)
Baby Food
Baby Formula

United Way of Iredell County partnering with Mooresville High School – 659 E Center Ave, Mooresville, NC

South Mooresville area will be accepting these donations from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 6 Please enter Blue Devil Blvd off Center Street to drop off your donation and exit onto Cabarrus Avenue. We kindly ask that you only bring the items being requested due to specific distribution requirements.
- Western NC Needs
  
  Baby Wipes
  
  Diapers & Pull-ups
  
  Soap
  
  Toothpaste & Toothbrushes
  
  Disinfectant Wipes
- Mooresville & Statesville Community Needs
  
  Canned Vegetables
  
  Canned Fruit
  
  Canned Soup/Pasta
  
  Canned Meat
  
  Canned Milk

United Way of Iredell County partnering with N. Mulberry St, Statesville, NC

Will be accepting these donations from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Tuesday, October 8.
Please enter N. Mulberry St. off Walnut Street to drop off your donation and exit onto West End Avenue.
We kindly ask that you only bring the items being requested due to specific distribution requirements.
- Western NC Needs
  
  Baby Wipes
  
  Diapers & Pull-ups
  
  Soap
  
  Toothpaste & Toothbrushes
  
  Disinfectant Wipes
- Mooresville & Statesville Community Needs
  
  Canned Vegetables
  
  Canned Fruit
  
  Canned Soup/Pasta
  
  Canned Meat
  
  Canned Milk

Operation AirDrop: 5825 Thunder Rd NW, Concord, NC 28027 from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm

See Supplies List

Johnston County, with the sheriff’s office and emergency service, is hosting a week-long donation drive. You can drop off donations Monday 9/30 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the sheriff’s office at 2875 U.S. Highway 70 Business East in Smithfield. They will continue to accept donations until Friday, 10/4 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Red Cross is accepting donations, organizing blood drives and looking for volunteers. Click here to join them or find ways to help those impacted. You can also call 1-800-733-2767.

CAROLINA CLASSIC FAIR

The Carolina Classic Fair will hold a collection drive to help with the Helene Recovery effort. The fair will have a truck at its main entrance on Oct. 4-6, to collect items for western North Carolina. Items will be collected from gate opening time until 8 p.m. each of the three days. Bringing items October 4, 5 and 6 does not result in free admission to the Carolina Classic Fair.

All items will be accepted, but the following are in greatest need:

Water
Baby Formula
Diapers (Baby/Toddler/Adult)
Individually Packaged Snacks
Batteries
Trash Bags
Band Aids
Toothbrushes/Toothpaste
Washcloths/Towels
Socks (All sizes/New)
Dog and Cat Food
Disinfectant Wipes

ALAMANCE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

On Oct. 11, deputies in partnership with Grace Chapel-Freedom Christian Academy will take a tractor trailer filled with donations to Yancey County for those in need after Helene.

So far, the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office has sent a search-and-rescue team to Yancey County. The team has since returned and was replaced by another team. Deputies will continue to be sent to help the Yancey County Sheriff’s Office as needed.

Donations can be dropped off to Grace Chapel-Freedom Christian Academy, located at 2401 Eric Lane, Burlington, NC 27215, on Oct. 6 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Oct. 9 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

CANTERBURY SCHOOL GREENSBORO

Canterbury School Greensboro is taking donations for Helene relief. School officials said that volunteers will be loading collection boxes up into their 53-foot trailer. Donations will be accepted until Oct. 4.

Collection boxes will be located in Fry Hall, Berry Hall, Brown Hall and Armfield Hall.

Visit the Canterbury School Greensboro’s Facebook page to see the accepted items list.

GUILFORD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Deputies with the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office have a “Together for Western NC” campaign, through which they are collecting essential supplies to assist those affected by Helene in western North Carolina.

A trailer has been parked outside the sheriff’s office, and deputies are asking the community to help fill it up.

Donations will be delivered to the affected areas Friday morning.

Donations can be dropped off in the sheriff’s office parking lot located at 400 W. Washington St., Greensboro, NC 27401, by 5 p.m. on Oct. 3.

Deputies ask you to let them know when you arrive so they can assist you.

Visit the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office’s Facebook page to see the accepted items list.

CITY OF REIDSVILLE

Officials with the city of Reidsville said they are joining other municipalities across Rockingham County in being a drop-off location for needed supplies for Western North Carolina. Donations can be dropped off at the back porch of Reidsville City Hall, located at 230 W. Morehead St.

Visit the city of Reidsville’s Facebook page to see the accepted items list.

DAVIDSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Davidson County deputies said they are teaming up with Richard Childress Racing to accept donations for residents of Western North Carolina.

Donations can be dropped off daily from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the following locations:

Sheriff’s office — 2511 E. U.S. Highway 64, Lexington, NC 27292

RCR Museum — 425 Industrial Drive, Welcome, NC 27374

Visit Davidson County Sheriff’s Office’s Facebook page to see the accepted items list.

LEXINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT

Officers in Lexington said they have received reports from emergency operations centers in Western North Carolina that they are in need of food to feed first responders. Donations will be accepted at the front lobby of the Lexington Police Department station on Main Street for the foreseeable future.

Visit Lexington Police Department’s Facebook page to see the accepted items list.

RANDOLPH COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Deputies with the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office said that it will be a drop-off location for those impacted by Helene. Donations will be collected until Oct. 4 and can be dropped off at 727 McDowell Road, Asheboro, 27205

Visit the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office’s Facebook page to see the accepted items list.

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Deputies said they are partnering with Floyd Missionary Baptist Church in Stoneville to collect much-needed items for Western North Carolina residents displaced by Helene.

Through Oct. 13, deputies said they will accept bottled water, flashlights, batteries and nonperishable food items at any time in the lobby area of the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office, located at 130 Justice Center Drive, Reidsville, North Carolina. From there, Floyd Missionary Baptist Church will take the donated items to the western part of North Carolina.

PLEASANT GARDEN FIRE DEPARTMENT

The Pleasant Garden Fire Department said it is grateful for the donations that have been already been dropped off. Crews said they are continuing to accept bottled water, Gatorade, wipes, snacks and more until further notice.

Donations can be dropped off at Station 3, located at 4814 Pleasant Garden Road.

BETHANY FIRE DEPARTMENT

The Bethany Fire Department will be a drop-off location for supplies going to Western North Carolina.

Supplies will be taken until Oct. 10. You can drop off at either station.

140- 6052 North Carolina Highway 65

240- 13549 U.S. Highway 158

Visit Bethany FD’s Facebook page to see the accepted items list.

HAW RIVER FIRE DEPARTMENT

The Haw River Fire Department is collecting items to send to Helene victims. Donations will be collected at 403 E. Main St., Haw River, NC 27258.

Crews said they will be taking donations to the Burlington airport on Wednesday at 5 p.m. and will continue to collect donations until 8 p.m. Donations will go on until Friday, Oct. 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Visit Haw River FD’s Facebook page to see the accepted items list.

JULIAN FIRE DEPARTMENT

As many local fire stations take in donations to help rescue teams and residents impacted by Helene, the Julian Fire Department will be one of the drop-off locations.

Crews are accepting water, Gatorade, snacks of any kind, paper products and hygiene supplies.

If you can donate, officials are asking you to bring them to 4317 Folger Road, Julian, NC 27283.

PETTY MUSEUM

The Petty Museum is a drop-off location for NC flood victims. The hours for drop off are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Thursday, October 3, and Friday, October 4 only.

Items needed: Non-perishable food, new socks, underwear, first aid items, personal hygiene items, pet food, and baby formula, powdered milk, contact lens solution, activated charcoal, and baby bottles.

Other drop-off locations:

Level Cross Fire Department- 137 Branson Mill Road, Randleman
Signature Aviation-1060 PTI Drive, Greensboro
Avis Jewelry- 709 Randolph Street, Thomasville

BURLINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT

The Burlington Fire Department is providing a drop-off location for hurricane relief supplies to be collected for those in Western North Carolina. In partnership with Burton Logistics, a trailer will be located at 215 S. Church St. beginning on Oct. 1.

Items needed:

Nonperishable food items, such as canned or dry goods

Hygiene items

Household cleaning items

Paper products

Baby supplies

Bottled water

You will be able to donate from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

CLEMMONS FIRE DEPARTMENT

The Clemmons Fire Department is accepting donations for Western North Carolina at 5931 James St. starting on Oct. 1. This will continue through Friday, Oct. 4. You will be able to donate at this location from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day.

All donated items will be taken to Statesville Airport and airlifted to areas in Western North Carolina that are inaccessible by land.

Bottled water cannot be accepted due to weight restrictions.

Visit Clemmons FD’s Facebook page to see the accepted items list.

NC Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster: This organization helps delegate volunteers from other organizations to aid relief efforts. They also accept large supply donations by emailing sert@ncvoad.org

North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund: A government organization accepting donations for disaster relief.

NC Community Foundation: A local nonprofit accepting long-term recovery donations by emailing abraun@nccommunityfoundation.org and funds for its Disaster Relief Fund.

Beloved Asheville: A local nonprofit taking food, supplies, and funding donations. They regularly share distribution/supply drop locations on social media.

Babies Need Bottoms: A local nonprofit organization that collects and distributes diapers in Western North Carolina through community partnerships.

United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County: This charitable organization is accepting financial donations to support all affected communities in North Carolina.

The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina: A nonprofit organization whose Emergency and Disaster Response Fund supports relief and response efforts in 18 counties of Western North Carolina, including the Qualla Boundary.

Nantahala Outdoor Center: A guiding company that is currently a drop point for disaster relief donations.

The Salvation Army of the Carolinas: This nonprofit is collecting funding to help aid affected areas while also offering emergency housing.

Baptists on a Mission: This nonprofit is offering feeding units at First Baptist Boone and Biltmore Baptist in Arden and recovery sites in Boone, Spruce Pine, Hendersonville, and Marion. They are also accepting financial donations and volunteers.

DONATED SUPPLIES DISTRIBUTION SITES – Availability Subject to Change

NC VOAD and Business Emergency Operations Center approved sites for people in need to pick up authorized donations that are being distributed to them.

Food, Water and Commodity Points of Distribution
- Efforts are underway to provide food, water and basic necessities to residents in affected communities, utilizing both ground resources and air drops from the NC National Guard. FEMA has delivered 1.89 million meals and 2.5 million liters of water. More than 21,000 people have been registered for assistance.
  - Buncombe County – Biltmore Baptist Church, 35 Clayton Road, Arden, NC 28704
  - McDowell County – Grace Community Church, 5182 Highway 70 West, Marion, NC 28752
  - Watauga County – First Baptist Church, 375 West King Street, Boone, NC 28607
- Points of distribution for commodities have been established in each impacted county. These locations are also providing free public Wi-Fi for area residents. Seek information from local governments for counties not listed below.
  - 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.
  - 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.

FEMA

North Carolina homeowners and renters in 25 counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians who had uninsured damage or losses caused by Tropical Storm Helene may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance. FEMA may be able to help with serious needs, displacement, temporary lodging, basic home repair costs, personal property loss or other disaster-caused needs.

There are several ways to apply: Online use the FEMA App. You can also call their toll-free line: 800-621-3362 from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET daily. The telephone line is open every day and help is available in most languages.

Helene may be past North Carolina, but its impact is still being felt.

NC Disaster Relief Fund

The money will support both immediate and long-term recovery efforts in communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. The fund is managed by United Way of North Carolina. The Duke Energy Foundation has already made a generous donation of $100,000.

Donations to the Governor’s NC Disaster Relief Fund can be made here.

“We are deeply committed to helping all impacted North Carolina communities through this crisis,” said Kendal Bowman, Duke Energy North Carolina state president. “Our hope is that these matching funds will inspire others to join us in supporting our neighbors during this devastating time.”

United Way of North Carolina

United Way of North Carolina has launched a UW Helps NC Fund. The fund will support immediate and long-term recovery efforts in communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. Contributions to the UW Helps NC Fund can be made easily online. Donors can designate their contributions to a specific United Way or allow UWNC to allocate funds to the areas of greatest need.

Free Cleanup Assistance

You can also help those affected by letting homeowners and property owners know about free storm cleanup.

Crisis Cleanup has issued a number for folks to call for assistance with debris cleanup from Hurricane Helene: (844) 965-1386. All services are free, but they are not guaranteed. The hotline will remain open through Friday, October 11.

Other resources for those affected by Helene:

NC Department of Public Safety offers information about cleanup, power outages and emergency declarations.
American Red Cross has a list of open shelters and other information.
USA.Gov offers information about financial assistance and housing after a disaster.
DisasterAssistance.gov offers information for finding loved ones. You can also report a loved one through United Way.
DriveNC: check for road closures due to the storm.
Duke Energy: Report a power outage, using the app or 57801

Sources: Operation Airdrop and ABC News 11

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