Updates to this page are winding down as many local governments have now initiated formal coordination of donations and on-the-ground volunteers and stress the importance of organizing resources and distribution for Hurricane Helene victims in North Carolina. Priority for further updates will be given to government-led or government-coordinated efforts. BPR’s list of ways to help emerged early in the midst of disaster as a way to provide information about grassroots and charitable efforts. Thank you for your support and desire to serve flood victims in Western North Carolina.

Donate to Help Hurricane Helene Victims in North Carolina

Flight-Based Relief

Hope Mill, Inc - Helicopters Dropping Relief

  • Pilots are landing in areas of the mountains where road access is still cut off and/or where emergency crews have not yet reached with food and water.
  • The funds are being used to purchase water and critical supplies for Hurricane Helene victims in North Carolina by a business based in the Charlotte region. Helicopters are primarily staging and departing out of Hickory, N.C.
  • BPR has confirmed the GoFundMe listed below is being managed by those directly involved in relief (the effort is also linked to the relief effort supported by Cletus McFarland, a helicopter pilot and YouTuber.).
  • A group of independent pilots with helicopters have been dropping off donated water, food, and supplies throughout the region for several days.

GoFundMe: Support Hope Mill Inc’s Hurricane Relief

Hurricane Helene Airlift Relief

  • Grass-roots organizers are collecting donations of supplies (and money) and staging at various Statesville Airport for Hurricane Helene victims in North Carolina.
  • There are drop-off points across North Carolina. For the latest, and to get involved, visit the group’s dedicated Facebook page.

Operation Airdrop

  • The group is focusing operations on North Carolina after it aided Helene victims in Florida. Pilots and volunteers will deliver essential supplies and food to disaster-stricken areas in the mountains.
  • For more information, visit the website.

JAARS

  • The non-profit is operational, departing from Avery County, and delivering by air critical supplies, food, and water to hard-hit areas of the mountains.
  • Monetary and supplies donations are needed. Requested items include: water, diapers, infant formula, sports drink powder, protein bars, batteries, and flashlights.
  • Supplies can be dropped off at 7700 JAARS Road, Waxhaw, NC 28173 (Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.).
  • Online, you can donate here.
  • Contact Lauren Key at lauren.key@jaars.org or 704-843-6000 for questions.

Read the full article about helping Hurricane Helene victims in North Carolina by Laura Lee at GBH.