As the Upstate strains to recover from the impacts of Hurricane Helene, we have compiled all relevant social posts and information here in one spot to make it easier for you to find information and to help people.
Greenville County list of Food Resources by LiveWell Greenville.
Free Meal & Food
Free lunch 10/7 for kids starting at 11:30. Lost River Subdivision behind the Target at the neighborhood Pavilion. *until supplies run out
Berea Elementary and Lakeview Middle: free lunch pick up for kids and families starting at noon.
No Events
Food Banks & Food Assistance
There are many food banks in the Upstate that can provide food assistance.
The Storehouse at 5 Point Church is opening these dates and times for drive thru service for their food pantry:
- Wednesday 4-7pm
- Thursday 10am-1pm
- Saturday 9-11am
- Please bring your photo ID; 1021 S. Pendleton Street, Easley
Greer Relief is providing emergency food distribution through Friday from 10-4 pm. They are also open with charging stations, water, WiFi, and bathrooms for those that need them.
Greenville County Emergency Management is distributing bottled water and MREs (Meals Ready to Eat) at 35 E. Antrim Drive in the parking lot beside McAlister Square from 10 am to 6 pm.
North Greenville Fire Department has bottled water and MRE’s available at 923 Tigerville Rd.
Tryon International: Free supplies are available to anyone who needs them, for humans, pets and livestock. This distribution center will operate as a drive-through, staffed with volunteers and Tryon International team members, as part of the Polk County network of disaster relief locations. Follow signs for drive-through pick up or drop off of supplies. Limited showers and laundry facilities are available at the Lodging Office building at 2676 John Shehan Road. Please bring your own towels for shower facilities, and expect a wait. 2676 John Sheehan Rd, Mill Spring NC 28756, Open 10 am – 6 pm.
What’s Open in the Upstate?
We’re sitting here at Flying Fox Coffee in Greer enjoying the power and hot coffee! What else is open in the Upstate? Here’s our most current list.
Also, see our growing list of Things to Do After the Storm with deals and offers from local businesses and venues helping out.
Ice
Try the Ice2U App to get real-time information about ice availability.
There’s also a thread on the Kidding Around Greenville Facebook Page for ice.
Free ice Tuesday through Friday beginning at 9 am at GFN Church 1201 Haywood Road, Greenville. *While supplies last.
ATM
Find functioning ATMs in Greenville and the Upstate according to our readers.
Follow the Kidding Around Greenville Facebook Page
We’re sharing all the good news and ways the community is helping like free meals, power stations, washers, and more all on our Kidding Around Greenville Facebook Page. It’s the fastest way to see what is available for you right now.
Hot Showers and Laundry
What Laundry Mats are Open?
Green Laundry Lounge is open.
Readers report Laundry Plus on Howell Road is open.
The Walmart on Woodruff Road has a place to take a hot shower, do laundry, and get water
Kids Play & Cafe is open and is offering first-come first-serve laundry services.
Supplies
Piedmont Women’s Center is giving out diapers and formula. They have diapers, size newborn and 1-6, wipes, and formula. They are open until 4:30pm 10/2
Assistance for People with Disabilities
Able SC is here to assist people with disabilities with their recovery after Hurricane Helene. Please use the following form if you have unmet needs due to Hurricane Helene. If this is an immediate emergency, please be sure to contact 911 in addition to the form- follow the link for details: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeafm5yVAUixQwXdfxvsbbVP6FR_PfYyt6UxthnBmKxpBVv6g/viewform
You can also reach them by calling 800-681-6805 during regular hours or at 1-803-233-2974 or 1-803-233-2616 after hours. You can also email info@able-sc.org. Please mark your email as urgent. Service details and how to stay safe after a storm, including food safety: ablesouthcarolina.salsalabs.org/stormssep2024helene
Their response and recovery services are available on our website. Able SC Emergency Services webpage: able-sc.org/get-support/emergency-preparedness-and-response Note: Their Greenville office is closed to the public until further notice.
Where is There Wifi in the Upstate?
Need to get work done? Our Kidding Around Facebook page has a list of where our readers say you can find Wifi now in Greenville and the Upstate. Here’s the Instagram Wifi Thread.
Also, check these places:
Water
Water service continues in Greenville, without issue.
Anderson, SC Storm Recovery Resources
Here’s a link to several assists in Anderson.
Here is a link to an NC Air rescue page that is in need of donations
Volunteer Opportunities
We are posting volunteer opportunities as we see them to our Facebook page but GVLtoday put together this fantastic list of how to help as well.
Food Bank and Relief Agency Wish Lists
Things to Do at Home
We have a list of things to do at home with no power in our Stuck at Home Guide.
