Are you looking for ways you can help families in need in the Greenville and Western North Carolina area after Hurricane Helene? Or looking for ways to donate to food banks in Greenville, SC? We’ve identified several food bank and relief needs in Greenville, SC and asked for wish lists of their most needed items. We also have a list of places in WNC that need monetary donations. We hope this guide helps you help others.
We have compiled a list of the current requests from food banks and non-profits providing relief efforts to those affected by Hurricane Helene.
Hurricane Helene Donation Requests
Greer Relief Hurricane Helene Needs
Greer Relief | 202 Victoria Street, Greer
- Non-perishable food donations
Food Not Bombs Hurricane Helene Needs
The Greenville Chapter Of Food Not Bombs | Location Varies
- Bedding, sleeping bags
- Tents and tarps
- Propane heaters
- Camping and outdoor gear
- Adult winter clothing, shoes, boots, accessories – no summer/warm-weather clothing or shoes at this time
- Cooktops and electric burners
Loaves & Fishes Greenville Hurricane Helene Needs
Loaves & Fishes Greenville | 25 Woods Lake Road, Suite 810, Greenville
Shelf-stable foods that do not require cooking for consumption. Foods that do not require refrigeration. (Think foods you would take camping.)
- Halo Oranges
- Apples
- Avocados
- Bread
- FlourTortillas
- Salt/Pepper
- Honey
Instant (just add water) foods such as:
- Instant mashed potatoes
- Instant grits
- Instant Mac & Cheese
Call 864-232-3595 to arrange a time to drop off to their office.
Safe Harbor
Safe Harbor needs the following supplies for their shelters and programs.
Housing and Advocacy Program:
- portable chargers
- gas gift cards
- microwaveable meals and canned goods
- restaurant gift cards (pizza, McDonalds, etc.)
- paper products
- laundry detergent
Shelter:
- bottled water
- batteries
- portable chargers (including solar ones)
- paper products
- microwaveable meals and canned goods
- battery operated fans
- disinfectant wipes
- arts and craft items
Resale Shop:
- box fans
- dehumidifiers
- extension cords
Dropoff Details: Their partner organization, Upstate Warrior Solution, is providing space for their donations at: Rupert Huse Veteran Center, 770 Pelham Road, Greenville, SC 29615
- Donation boxes can be found in the lobby
- Donations accepted Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm
They also have a post-storm wishlist on Amazon.
Tryon International
Tryon International is partnering with Red Bull Run Sanctuary and Fleet of Angels to continue accepting donations and distribute animal feed and other livestock supplies from 10 am – 4 pm every day at the Indoor Arena. No more human supplies are needed or being accepted at this time. If you need to coordinate a donation or pickup of livestock supplies, email sanctuary@redbellbun.org.
WNC Financial Donations
Black Mountain Presbyterian Church
Donate to a local church feeding locals and getting aid into critical areas.
“We are realizing that our biggest need now is monetary donations. This will allow us to continue to make sure everyone gets a hot meal. All donations can be made to our Hurricane Relief Fund on the website ar www.bmpcnc.org“
Church Group out of Greenville
This Helene Disaster Relief team out of Greenville, SC has successfully delivered supplies, cleared routes, conducted wellness checks for missing persons, and search and rescue clearance operations of areas in North Carolina hardest hit by Hurricane Helene. Donated funds used will be reflected in openly posted receipts for supplies and essentials to sustain/continue operations.
You can donate at this link. Please click on the general fund tab and select the drop down menu option “helene relief”: https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=0092ffbb-976c-4b5b-a409-253618c36e95
Pictures from previous operations and visited affected areas can be viewed here: https://www.gettyimages.com/search/photographer?photographer=Sean%20Rayford
If you are looking for more ways to help, check out the guide to year-round Volunteer Opportunities In The Upstate for families
Holiday and Ongoing Needs
Whether it’s the holidays or not, times can get tough for families. And when you don’t know where your next meal is coming from, your level of anxiety can skyrocket… especially if you have a family to feed. Over 62,000 people in Greenville County have that very stressful problem on their minds day in and day out.
But you can help. There are several food banks in the area that help families who need it most but are sometimes forgotten. Below is a “wish list” of certain items that are needed right now and where you can drop them off. Let’s cross off hunger from the list of stressors that some families are worried about.
Greer Relief
Greer Relief | 202 Victoria Street, Greer
- Items for the food pantry (hot breakfast cereals like oats and grits, canned soup, canned meats, canned vegetables, peanut butter)
- Hygiene items (bath soap, shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash, toilet paper, paper towels, tissues, household cleaning supplies)
- Christmas Morning Shoppe items (backpacks, game systems, makeup and fashion accessories, phone cases and accessories, earbuds, pickleball sets)
- You can financially support by making a donation
- Current Greer Relief food pantry wish list
Harvest Hope Food Bank
Harvest Hope Food Bank | 2818 White Horse Road, Greenville
- 1 lb bags of rice
- 1 lb boxes of pasta
- 1 lb bags of dried beans
- Canned vegetables
- Canned Fruits
- Canned Chicken or Tuna
- Canned Beans
- Macaroni and Cheese
- Peanut Butter
- Cereal
- Ramen Noodles
- Boxed single-serving breakfast items (oatmeal, granola bars, grits)
- Single-serve pop-top canned meals (like Chef Boyardee, mac and cheese, or beef stew)
- Holiday Amazon Wish Lists
Greer Community Ministries
Greer Community Ministries | 738 S. Line Street, Greer
They gladly accept non-perishable food items to support the on-site Food Pantry Monday – Thursday 8 AM to 4 PM and Friday 8 AM to 2 PM.
- Instant potatoes/Stuffing Mix
- Canned Meat
- Jiffy Corn Bread Mix
- Beef Stew/Chicken and Dumplings
- Canned Greens (Collard, Spinach, etc.)
- 1 lb. boxes pasta
- Canned tomatoes
- Grits
- Canned Fruit
- Canned Soups
- Canned Pasta
Food Not Bombs
The Greenville Chapter Of Food Not Bombs | Location Varies
Items that are always in demand include:
- AA & AAA batteries (to power our homeless friend’s flashlights)
- Ibuprofen, Tylenol
- Baby wipes (for personal hygiene.)
- Emergency blankets
- bandaids
- Chapstick
- Toilet paper
- Toothpaste & toothbrushes
- Dog & cat food (portioned into sandwich or quart-sized bags)
- Shelf-stable food/candy/snacks/gum
- detergent/laundry soap/Tide pods
- q-tips
Loaves & Fishes Greenville
Loaves & Fishes Greenville | 25 Woods Lake Road, Suite 810, Greenville
Some of their food pantry needs include:
- rice
- dry beans
- canned pasta
- dry sauces
- coffee
- canned tomatoes
- cinnamon sticks
- flour
- Amazon Wish List
If you donate glass or bagged items, please clearly label and place them in a separate area to avoid spillage.
Donation drop offs are Monday – Thursday from 9 AM to 4 PM and Friday 9 AM to 3 PM. Call ahead before dropping off your donation.
Foothills Family Resources
Foothills Family Resources | 3 Main Street, Slater
Foothills Family Resources welcomes ANY donations, but “complete” meal items are in high demand right now. Examples include:
- Pasta & sauce
- Peanut butter & jelly
- Rice & canned stew or beans
- Canned tuna or chicken & crackers or mac & cheese
- Soups/canned pastas
In addition, they also need toilet paper and diapers (specifically size 5 right now).
Food Pantry Maps
If you are fortunate enough to be in a position to help your community, these maps can provide you with locations near you where you can donate
Greenville County Services Map
Greenville County maintains this map of community services, which includes a layer for food pantries. where people can receive assistance throughout the year. Use the arrow at the left side of the map to view the layers and select “food system” and “food pantry.”
Ten At The Top Upstate Food Access Map
Ten At The Top created this interactive map, providing the locations of places where people can receive assistance during the summer. The map includes numerous local food banks.
