Volunteering & Helping
Last updated: 10/11/24 at 1 p.m.
DONATION CENTERS
The most impactful way to support the recovery effort at this time is monetary donations to recognized disaster relief organizations:
United Way
Community Foundation of Western North Carolina’s Emergency and Disaster Response Fund
Asheville Chamber of Commerce
10/12/25 Update:
Our donation center at Commerce Way in Arden is full, and we will not be able to accept donations today, Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday. This pause will allow us to distribute these supplies out to the community.
We recommend donations go to ABCCM, Bounty & Soul, or Beloved in the interim.
The City of Asheville is also accepting small donations at the following locations everyday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.:
- Harrah’s Cherokee Center – 68 Haywood St
- West Asheville – 1298 Patton Ave
- Arden Presbyterian Church – 2215 Hendersonville Rd
The County and City do have a list of accepted/not accepted items.
Accepted Items
We have seven categories of things that we can accept, these include:
• Non-perishable, ready-to-eat food
• Bottled water
• Clean-up supplies
• Paper goods like toilet paper
• Baby supplies including formula
• Pet supplies
• Personal Care
Not Accepted
We cannot accept baby food, glass items, furniture, clothing, perishable food, electronics, and flammable liquids.
If you have donations, equipment, or questions about specific needs, email helenedonations@buncombecounty.org. While donations and supplies are appreciated, our operations team has asked to remind the community that donations should not be dropped off at fire stations or other emergency facilities as space is limited and can hinder operations on the ground.
FAMILY ASSISTANCE
Assist people in finding and connecting with residents. Call 828-820-2761 and leave a voicemail or visit buncombeready.org.
AGRICULTURE DONATION
Anyone interested in donating hay, feed, and fencing supplies to assist farmers can fill out a brief form in the Animal Livestock Relief portal. For current drop-off locations, hours and types of items needed and accepted, visit here.
MEDICATION DONATIONS
ABCCM Medical Clinic: 155 Livingston St., Asheville 28801 is accepting donations of medications from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., Monday through Thursday this week.
Requirements for what medications can be donated:
- Only sealed manufacturer bottles
- Not expired
- Do not require refrigeration (like insulin)
- No controlled substances
- No cancer medications
- Not in amber/orange prescription bottles
ABCCM Medical Clinic: 155 Livingston St., Asheville also provides primary healthcare to all adults.
REGISTER TO BE A VOLUNTEER
Volunteers and donations must be coordinated to ensure the needs of the community are fully met. Visit handsonasheville.org for more information.
Updated Oct 12, 2024 03:45 PM