Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts – Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee

Here’s a working list of all of the ways you can help those impacted by last week’s storm and the aftermath

• Tryon International Equestrian Center is accepting donations. Tryon International Attn: Hurricane Donations 4066 Pea Ridge Road Mill Spring, NC 28756
• Over the River Farm, Asheville, NC. Direct Donations to Julia Collins via Venmo @Julia-Collins-52
• Unicoi Animal Shelter, Erwin, TN. In need of solar or battery powered lights, construction trash bags, snow shovels, respirator masks, hazmat suits, head lamps, extension cords, surge protectors (heavy duty), all size gloves, dehumidifiers, industrial fans. Items to be brough to 50 Jones Rd Erwin, TN 37650. GoFundMe Donations
• Unicoi County Schools. Direct Donations: Direct Donations @UnicoiCounty-Schools via Venmo or @UnicoiCountySchools via PayPal
• General East Tennessee Relief. Direct Donations to PA Student Emily Covert via Venmo @EmilyCovert2
• Brother Wolf Animal Rescue, Asheville, NC. GoFundMe Donations or Direct Donation
• The Foundation of the Horse Disaster Relief
• BeLoved Asheville
• Samaritan’s Purse
• Asheville Humane Society is looking for gas and gas cans, as well as volunteers to help build kennels and do some work like that. For those asking about making donations, our Venmo is https://www.venmo.com/u/ashevillehumane and donations can also be made through our website. https://www.facebook.com/AshevilleHumane
• Sister Kitten in Maggie Valley, NC is there and trying to help locals and feed colonies even in Asheville. Please help by donating. You can donate through PayPal.me/sisterkitten, venmo.com/sisterkitten or by credit card through the link at https://www.sisterkitten.org/how-to-help/ Please note that we can’t receive deliveries at our regular address because of flash flooding that swept away roads but you can send donations of dog and cat food to our vet’s office: Asheville Veterinary Associates West 50 New Leicester Hwy Asheville, NC 28806 https://www.facebook.com/sisterkitten 
• Esther Neonatal Kitten Alliance also needs donations, and supplies. Their executive director is there alone feeding all the kittens because people can’t get there. If you’re in the South Asheville or Arden are and can SAFELY make it to 21 Pond Street in Arden between 10-12 or 4-6 ANY day we need your help with animal care! We desperately need BOTTLED WATER OR JUGS OF WATER! We need towels!! Donations to help get us through this can also be made at kittenalliance.org/donate “ https://www.facebook.com/kittenalliance
• FurEver Friends Animal Rescue, est 2002 has their President and founder staying with their cats at their vet’s office to make sure they are cared for. No power, no water. Venmo: @FurEverFriends-AnimalRescue Paypal: FurEverFriends@bellsouth.net https://www.facebook.com/FurEverFriendsAsheville 
• Mountain Pet Rescue is looking for temp fosters to get some of the animals out of their building since they have no power. https://www.facebook.com/MountainPetRescue 
• Mountain Mule Packer Ranch picking up supplies at Food Lion 117 Statesville Blvd Cleveland, NC
• Greene County Disaster Relief. Needed items bottled water, batteries/flashlights, baby formula, diapers, hygiene items, towels, first aid kits, portable chargers, disinfectants, nonperishable food, pet supplies, toys/coloring books. Pick up: Regal Cinemas on Parkside Drive 11240 Parkside Dr Knoxville TN 37934
• Armor Gym and Armor Beauty taking donations at 10710 Lexington Dr, Knoxville TN 37931. Needed items: bottled water, baby food, baby formula, diapers, sturdy moving boxes, baby wipes, toddler sized pull-ups
• ABCCM – Multiple Drop Off Locations! 1845 Brevard Rd Arden NC 28704 needs fuel donations, 4box trucks 14-16′ with lift gates, 12 seven passenger vans, 2 cargo vans, refrigerated truck/van. 24 Cumberland Ave Asheville, NC 28801 needs funds for fuel, water, nonperishable food, diapers (ALL sizes including toddler), baby food and formula – NO CLOTHES at this time.
• Crafty Bastard Brewery FLYING in supplies to Asheville Thursday 10/3/2024 drop of granola bars, trail mix, tampons, bar/powder soap, wet wipes, toilet paper, paper towels, and gatorade power to 6 Emory Pl, Knoxville TN 37917
• Danny and Ron’s Disaster Relief Fund Direct Donations
• Operation Air Drop Direct Donations
• Billies Buddies taking donations via Venmo @BilliesBuddies (4414) to purchase hay pellets, compressed hay bales, pine shavings and horse/large animal grain
• Polk County supply distribution and donation drop-off looking for water, hygiene supplies and other essential items. On10/1/2024 from 1-6pm EST 1681 NC-108 Columbus, NC 28722
• Old Servier District Food Relief Drive. Looking for bottled water, snacks, paper plates, plasticware, toiletries, paper towels, Clorox wipes, surface cleaner, pet supplies, work gloves, trash bags, brooms, rakes, scrub brushes, bug spray and box fans. Drop off locations (Knoxville area): Alliance Brewing Company, Everything Mushrooms, Hi-Wire Brewing, Landing Health and Performance, Mood Ring Vintage, Printshop Beer Co, Redbud Kitchen, Riverside Veterinary Clinic, SouthSide Garage, South Coast Pizza, Trailhead Beer Market. Drop off until Friday, 10/4/2024.