You may be wondering how you can help in the unfolding devastation from the Atlantic Hurricane season, Hurricane Helene, and the approaching Hurricane Milton. We have gathered resources to volunteer to to donate to help those in need.
FEMA shares this resource about applying for disaster assistance.
Nechama is a Jewish response to disasters. They have in-person (reclamation efforts will get underway) and virtual options for volunteering (training is provided to help field calls). You can sign up to attend training for how to help in the disaster areas or from your own home.
Many areas are devastated and cannot receive deliveries of food as the roads are impassable. There is also a need for nutritious food as families relocate and rebuild their lives. Please consider donating to this food bank that serves the area of North Carolina most devastated by this hurricane.
Direct Relief supplies transportation, medical service support and hygiene kits.
The Greater Miami Jewish Federation is providing 100% of donations made to needs of Jewish and non-Jewish communities impacted by the hurricane.
The American National Red Cross is mobilized across the areas in need, and has these suggestions on How You Can Give Help. People affected by Hurricane Helene need help now. You can help by making a financial donation, or an appointment to give blood or platelets by visiting redcross.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767). Financial donations for Hurricane Helene enable the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from this disaster. You can also text the word HELENE to 90999 to make a donation.