Editor’s note: This list will be updated as information changes and more organizations respond. Do you know of a nonprofit asking for donations or volunteers? Email megan@communityjournals.com.
Many organizations in the Upstate are working to support the local community following the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene.
Here is a list of local organizations and how residents can help. Check back regularly for updates. (Updated Oct. 9, 3:06 p.m.)
Donations
Upcountry History Museum
The Upcountry History Museum is holding a book drive for children in Western North Carolina. New children’s books, coloring books, journals, crayons, markers and color pencils can be dropped off at the museum through Nov. 17. Admission is not required to drop off donations.
The Peace Center
The Peace Center is collecting canned goods to help restock local food pantries starting Oct. 9. Donations can be dropped off at the Peace Center Concert Hall lobby from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on weekdays. Patrons attending any upcoming show at the Peace Center are encouraged to bring a donation item.
First Presbyterian Church of Greenville
First Presbyterian Church of Greenville in partnership with Greenville County EMS is collecting food for those affected by power outages.
Non-perishable food items can be dropped off at 200 W. Washington St. in Greenville from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Donations will also be accepted on Sunday mornings between 8 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Photo by Megan FitzgeraldUnited Way of Greenville County
The United Way of Greenville County has created a community relief fund to support those impacted by Hurricane Helene. Monetary donations can be made to the relief fund at unitedwaygc.org/uwgc-relief.
Greenville Tech Foundation
Greenville Tech Foundation is collecting monetary donations to support student emergency needs. Supply donations for the STAR Center Caring Corner Food Pantry is also requested.
Donations can be made online at https://greenvilletechfoundation.org/donate/ or by purchasing items off the foundation’s Amazon wishlist.Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is asking the community to donate gently-used clothes to its thrift store locations in Greenville, Pickens and Oconee counties. The nonprofit organization is providing vouchers to individuals recovery from Hurricane Helene to pick up clothes from its Upstate thrift stores.
Donations can be dropped off at:
- Greenville Thrift Store – 2402 E. North St.
- Taylors Thrift Store – 5152 Wade Hampton Blvd.
- Clemson Thrift Store – 500B Old Greenville Hwy.
- Seneca Thrift Store – 513 By-Pass 123
euphoria
euphoria is collecting monetary donations to support those in Upstate South Carolina and Western North Carolina. Donations can be made by sending a Venmo to @Euphoria-Greenville.
Homes of Hope
Homes of Hope is asking for monetary donations for its residents who has been impacted by Hurricane Helene. The donations will be used to fund the home repairs along with the resident’s insurance deductible expenses and possible rent loss.
Donations can be made at homesofhope.org/donate/.
Sustaining Way
Sustaining Way has an immediate needs fundraiser to support local communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. Monetary donations to the fundraiser can be submitted at sustainingway.org/donate or be sent via Venmo to @Sustaining_Way.
Front Porch Housing
Front Porch Housing is accepting donations of:
- Nonperishable food and drinks
- Wipes
- Batteries
- Disposable cups, plates and cutlery
- Toilet paper and paper towels
- Flashlights and lanterns
- Cleaning supplies
The community can also purchase donation items directly on the organization’s Amazon Wish List at a.co/934qcAB. Donations can be dropped off at 1433 Cleveland St. in Greenville.
Miracle Hill Ministries
Miracle Hill Ministries, an organization that provides services for homeless adults and children, is requesting donations for its food warehouse. Updated items needed include:
- Milk
- Cheese
- Butter
- Fresh meat
- Eggs
Donations can be dropped off from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 725 Keith Drive, Greenville. Monetary donations can also be made directly to Miracle Hill at miraclehill.org/give. For more information, call 864-704-9838.
Loaves and Fishes
Loaves and Fishes, a nonprofit food rescue organization, is asking for donations of shelf-stable foods that do not need to be cooked or refrigerated. This includes bread, peanuts, beef jerky, flour tortillas, apples, protein pouches and more. Donations of instant foods such as instant noodles or mashed potatoes are also being accepted.
To donate, call 864-232-3595 or email info@werescuefood.org to arrange a drop-off time with the organization.
A Child’s Haven
A Child’s Haven is asking for monetary donations for its emergency relief fund that will help keep their services running. The nonprofit organization provides therapeutic care to children who are victims of abuse and neglect.
Donations can be made online at form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/a-childs-haven/basic-online-gift. Residents are also encouraged to contact MaKayla Patterson at makaylap@achildshaven.org or Rebekah Muhilly at rebekahm@achildshaven.org to learn about other ways they can support the nonprofit.
Greer Relief
Greer Relief is asking for clothing donations.
The donations can be dropped off Monday through Friday at the Indigo Hope Neighborhood Impact Center at 113C Berry Ave. in Greer. The organization asks people to please bring their donations to the building’s rear loading dock and ring the doorbell for assistance.
For more information, email news@greerrelief.org.
Volunteers
Harvest Hope Food Bank
Volunteers are needed at Harvest Hope Food Bank to sort donations and distribute food. The nonprofit’s Upstate location serves Greenville and Laurens counties. It is located at 2818 White Horse Road, Greenville.
Residents are invited to sign up to volunteer at give.harvesthope.org/volunteer_calendar.
Bike Walk Greenville
Bike Walk Greenville is asking residents to help clean up the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail following Hurricane Helene. Those who can safely access the trail are encouraged to DM the organization with their availability and location on Facebook or Instagram.
Storm damage and fallen trees from Hurricane Helene along the Swamp Rabbit Trail left many areas impassible. Greenville Journal photoBlood Donations
The Blood Connection
Eligible community members are asked to donate platelets or whole blood to The Blood Connection. People can donate blood at one of the organization’s Upstate locations including:
- Greenville – 435 Woodruff Road
- Easley – 5116 Calhoun Memorial Hwy.
- Anderson – 101 Hanna Crossing
- Spartanburg – 270 N. Grove Medical Park Drive
- Oconee (Seneca) – 1308 Sandifer Blvd.
To donate platelets, schedule an appointment by calling 864-751-1168. For whole blood donation appointments, visit donate.thebloodconnection.org/donor/schedules/zip.
American Red Cross
Community members wanting to donate blood to the American Red Cross can schedule an appointment at one of the organization’s locations in the Upstate.
To find a location, visit redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?dt=all&zipSponsor=29601.
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