As we start to pick up the pieces in the aftermath of hurricane Florence, it is so reassuring to see neighbors and communities coming together to help each other in time of need. We have put together a list of various organizations lending a helping hand that welcome donations if you are so inclined to assist.
American Red Cross
Disaster relief, money donation, clean water, safe shelter, hot meals.
http://bit.ly/RedCrossDisasterRelief
United Way
Shelter, food, water, recovery support, basic needs.
https://www.unitedway.org/recovery/hurricane-florence
Salvation Army
Food and water, comfort kits.
https://www.salvationarmycarolinas.org
Gleaning the World
Surplus medical and essential supplies.
GlobalGiving
Food, fuel, water, hygiene products, shelter, transition to long term recovery efforts.
https://www.globalgiving.org
World Central Kitchen
Food first response, preparing and cooking meals. To volunteer in Wilmington, text 202-374-3822.
https://www.facebook.com/WorldCentralKitchen/
North American Mission Board
Hot meals, essential supplies, trained volunteers.
https://www.namb.net/hurricane-florence/
Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC
Monetary donations, online food bank.
http://bit.ly/FoodBankCENCDonate
http://bit.ly/FoodBankCENC
Disaster Assistance
Monetary donations, volunteer, donated items in some locations.
https://www.nc.gov/agencies/volunteer/disaster-assistance
One SC Fund
Grants for relief, recovery and/or rebuilding assistance programs in SC.
https://www.yourfoundation.org/community-impact/one-sc-fund-sc-flood-relief/
Hearts with Hands
Monetary and supply donations.
https://www.heartswithhands.org
Foundation for the Carolinas
Grants for relief in NC & SC
https://www.fftc.org/HurricaneFlorence
Operation BBQ Relief
Meals for displaced residents and emergency personnel.
https://operationbbqrelief.org
Donate to New Bern
Supply donations, various drop-off locations.
https://www.facebook.com/events/295075907746708/
AmeriCares
Emergency medicine, supplies and humanitarian aid.
http://bit.ly/AmericaresDonate
NC Community Foundation
Monetary donations.
http://www.nccommunityfoundation.org/
American Humane Society
Animal rescue
http://bit.ly/AmericanHumaneSocietyDonate
Charleston Humane Society
Animal rescue