As you look for ways to support, remember to check and verify legitimate relief organizations to funnel donations and other recovery efforts.
For those looking for resources for impacted families, you can see a county-specific list of resources for cleanup, shelters, and more available at NCDPS.gov/Helene
If you have donations, equipment, or have questions about specific needs, please email helenedonations@buncombecounty.org.
Volunteer Information
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Hurricane Helene Information / Resources
Hurricane Helene --- Sheriffs Helping Sheriffs
Sheriffs have provided this UPDATED list of distribution centers where donations can be delivered for counties affected the most by Hurricane Helene: ---Updated: 10/2/2024 ---
• Avery County Distribution Center: Feeding Avery Families – 189 Old Vale Road, Newland, NC 28657
• ADDED: Buncombe County Distribution Center: Carolina Cargo – 108 Monticello Road, Weaverville, NC 28787
• Haywood County Distribution Centers: 1) Jonathan Valley Elementary School – 410 Hall Drive Waynesville NC 28785, 2) Bethel Elementary School – 4700 Old River Road Canton, NC 28716
o ADDED: Haywood County Distribution Center: Smoky Mountain Events Center – 758 Crabtree Road, Waynesville, NC 28785
• Henderson County Distribution Center: North Carolina Justice Academy – 3971 Chimney Rock Road, Edneyville, NC 28727
• Madison County Distribution Center: Madison County Extension Office – 248 Carolina Lane, Marshall, NC 28753
• McDowell County Distribution Center: McDowell Technical Community College – 632 College Drive, Marion, NC 28752
• Mitchell County Distribution Center: Bowman Middle School – 410 South Mitchell Avenue, Bakersville, NC 28705
• Rutherford County Distribution Center: Rutherford County Health Department – 221 Callahan Koon Road, Spindale, NC 28160
• Yancey County Distribution Center: Mountain Heritage High School – 333 Mountain Heritage High School Road, Burnsville, NC 28714
o ADDED: Yancey County Distribution Center: Altec Industries – 150 Altec Drive, Burnsville, NC 28714
We will continue to provide updates with additional distribution centers as they become available.