News Flash

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
• American Red Cross – Reunification North Carolina 
• Volunteer NC Disaster Volunteer Opportunities  
• Donate to Hurricane Recovery
• Hurricane Helene Information / Resources
• Walmart Hurricane Helene Relief Information

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 
•    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 
      (3)    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: 
      (1)    Mountain Heritage High School 
               333 Mountain Heritage High School Road, Burnsville, NC 28714
      (2)    Altec Industries 
               150 Altec Drive, Burnsville, NC 28714

We will continue to provide updates with additional distribution centers as they become available.