Western NC Hurricane Relief – How You Can Help

September 28, 2024

Western NC Hurricane Relief – How You Can Help

Hurricane Helene has brought severe flooding and destruction to Western North Carolina. Our Emergency Response Network (ERN), in partnership with Crosspointe Church, West Fayetteville Baptist, Cliffdale Community Church, and Stoney Point Baptist Church is mobilizing to provide immediate relief to the communities in need, and we’re asking for your support.

Here’s how you can get involved:

1. Pray

Please keep the affected families and communities in your prayers as they navigate this difficult time.

2. Donate Supplies

** Update: We are not accepting donations at this time. Please see the updated Emergency Alert dated October 7th. **

We are accepting donations of critical items to support the relief efforts. These items include:

  • Sports drink (powdered packets)
  • Hydration packs (powdered form)
  • Baby wipes, diapers (child and adult)
  • Baby formula
  • Bug spray, sunscreen
  • Plastic utensils, manual can openers, trash bags (13-gallon or contractor)
  • Non-perishable foods, cleaning supplies
  • Plastic sheeting/tarps, toothbrushes, toothpaste
  • Toiletries, sanitation items, pet food (dog and cat)
  • Hand sanitizer, feminine hygiene products
  • Heavy-duty work gloves, socks (unopened, all sizes)

 

We cannot accept: used clothes, HAZMAT items, most chemicals (including bleach), fuel, or flammable items.

Drop-off locations:

3. Donate Financially

If you prefer to give financially, click the button below to ERN current and future efforts, click the Give Now button below. Your contributions will go directly to supporting the relief efforts and will be used to provide essential aid to those affected.

4. Volunteer Your Time and Skills

We are organizing trips for volunteers to join the ERN Team in providing hands-on support in the affected areas. If you would like to donate your time and skills, please email us at ern@rockfishchurch.com for more information on how you can get involved.