How Beaufort SC Locals Can Support Hurricane Helene Relief in Western NC
With Hurricane Helene leaving a trail of devastation across North Carolina, many of us in Beaufort County feel the pull to help our neighbors in need. Whether it’s through donations, volunteering, or spreading the word, every little bit makes a difference. This page is here to guide you on how you can support relief efforts from right here in Beaufort County. Let’s come together as a community and lend a helping hand to those who need it most.
Donate Supplies Locally
Shelf-stable food, bottled water, baby formula, diapers, and hygiene products can be collected locally and delivered through organizations that accept these donations for transport to North Carolina.
Here are some local organizations that accept donations. Please call the organization beforehand to confirm they are still accepting donations and to find out what items are needed the most at this time.
Shellring Ale Works
Phone: 843-379-2370
Address: 1111 11th St, Port Royal, SC
Donation hours: Monday – Thursday, 3pm – 9pm, Friday 3pm – 10pm, Saturday 12pm – 10pm, Sunday 12pm – 7pm
Squat N Gobble
Phone: 843-757-4242
Address: 1231 May River Rd, Bluffton, SC, United States, SC
Donation hours: Monday – Saturday, 6:30am – 3pm
Rotary Club of Hilton Head Foundation
Phone: 843-686-4100
Address: 99 Main Street, Suite 2, Hilton Head Island, SC
Call for donation hours
Island Rec Center (Hilton Head)
Phone: 843-681-7273
Address: 20 Wilborn Road, Hilton Head, SC
Donation hours: Monday – Friday 9am – 6pm, Saturday 9am – 3pm, Sunday 11am – 3pm
Pinnacle Bank (Wexford Village, HHI)
Phone: 843-842-3232
Address: 1000 William Hilton Pkwy f4, Hilton Head Island, SC
Donation hours: Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm
South State Bank Near Malphrus Road
Phone: 843-837-2100
Address: 1328 Fording Island Rd, Bluffton, SC
Donation hours: Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm
South State Bank in Belfair Towne Village
Phone: 843-815-4777
Address: 9 Oak Forest Rd, Bluffton, SC
Donation hours: Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm
Remax Island Realty
Phone: 843-929-5986
Address: 10 Bruin Rd Suite 1, Bluffton, SC
Donation hours: Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm
Tom Curry via Operation AirDrop
Tom is flying supplies via Operation AirDrop, and they have planes flying out of Beaufort, HHI, and Charleston.
Phone: 843-525-7692
Address: Beaufort or HHI – PM via Facebook for a drop-off location.
Contact
Organize a Donation Drive
Team up with local community groups or businesses to organize collection points in Bluffton for needed supplies such as contractor-size trash bags, blankets, first aid kits, and cleaning supplies.
Who Can I Team Up With?
Here are some options to consider. You can reach out to the following organizations and discuss plans to drop off donations:
Many faith-based and civic organizations in Bluffton may be planning relief efforts, so check with local groups about how you can get involved.
Specify List of Donations Needed
Depending on who you partner with, they may need specific donations. Make sure to check with the individual organizations on what’s needed the most at this time.
Here is a list of donations to consider:
- Bottled water
- Baby formula
- Diapers (baby/toddler/adult)
- Diaper rash cream
- Blankets
- Individually packaged snacks
- Manual cap openers
- Batteries (AA, AAA, etc.)
- Flashlights with batteries, lanterns
- Portable phone chargers
- Trash bags (heavy-duty, contractor-size)
- First aid kits (band-aids, anti-bacterial ointments, pain relievers, medical gloves, bandages)
- Washcloths/towels
- Socks (all sizes/new)
- Dog and cat food
- Disinfectant wipes and hand sanitizer
- Household cleaning items (bleach, mold and mildew remover, all-purpose cleaner, sponges, disposable gloves)
- Paper towels and toilet paper
- Feminine hygiene products
- Toothbrushes/toothpaste
- Soap, deodorant
- Tarps (to cover roof damage)
According to our local Facebook groups, there is currently a need for blankets, sleeping bags, and clothes (adult and kid sizes) as a cold front is approaching NC.
Donate Online
North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund
Donations made to the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund will go to nonprofits working to meet the immediate needs of storm victims, such as food and water, cleaning supplies, and other emergency supplies. All of the donations made will go to disaster relief.
United Way of North Carolina is the fiscal agent for the Fund and will provide grants and reimbursement to nonprofits working in impacted communities.
- Donate
- Donations can also be mailed to:
NC Disaster Relief Fund, 20312 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-0312.
Or NC Disaster Relief Fund, c/o United Way of NC, 1130 Kildaire Farm Road, Suite 100, Cary NC 27511.
American Red Cross
- Donate
- Other options for donating: Call 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767) or Text HELENE to 90999
Samaritan’s Purse
Samaritan’s Purse mobilizes staff and equipment and enlists thousands of volunteers to provide emergency aid to victims of tornadoes, hurricanes, wildfires, floods, and other natural disasters in the United States.
The Salvation Army of the Carolinas
- Donate
- To donate by phone: Call 1-800-SAL-ARMY
Baptists on Mission
Baptists on Mission is responding in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in the mountains of western North Carolina. They’ve set up feeding units at First Baptist Boone and Biltmore Baptist in Arden. In addition, they are setting up recovery sites in Boone, Spruce Pine, Hendersonville and Marion.
- Donate
- To make a donation by check, make the check payable to Baptists on Mission, PO Box 1107, Cary, NC 27512. Designate on your check to Hurricane Helene Response.
World Central Kitchen
World Central Kitchen teams are in four states serving meals and assessing food needs for communities in the southeastern US after Hurricane Helene. WCK teams are scouting in Tennessee and North Carolina to find the biggest areas of need. With many roads rendered impassable in cities like Asheville, WCK is exploring all options to reach isolated communities.
Operation Airdrop, Based at Concord Regional Airport
Operation Airdrop is a Texas-based 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to providing rapid relief to communities impacted by natural disasters.
Founded in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in 2017, the organization mobilizes volunteer pilots and a diverse fleet of aircraft to deliver essential supplies to areas cut off from traditional aid routes.
Brother Wolf Animal Rescue Needs Help
Brother Wolf Animal Rescue, which faced facility damage, is looking for donations to help animals in foster care. Visit their website or Facebook for more information.
Mountain Mule Packer Ranch
This local business has been taking donations on mules to remote areas that are affected by the hurricane. If you wish to organize a donation-dropoff or donate via Venmo or PayPal, reach out to them via Facebook.
Spread Awareness on Social Media
If you’re unable to donate supplies, you can help by raising awareness through your social media platforms about donation and relief efforts. Even a simple post on your feed or a fundraiser link can inspire others to donate or help. Every share spreads awareness and potentially brings more resources to those in need.
Together, We Can Stand Strong
As we’ve seen before, hurricanes leave lasting impacts not just on homes and infrastructure but also on the lives of the people who live through them. The relief efforts underway in North Carolina need all the support they can get, and every small act of kindness counts. Whether you’re able to contribute financially, volunteer your time, or even just spread the word about resources, it all plays a vital role in helping our neighbors recover.
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed in moments like these but remember that community is one of our greatest strengths. Even from here in Beaufort County, we have the power to make a meaningful difference for families in North Carolina who are trying to rebuild their lives. Thank you for stepping up, for caring, and for taking the time to give back. Together, we can stand strong, lending our support and showing that in times of need, we are all one community.
Don’t forget to share this page with your friends and neighbors—let’s make sure everyone knows how they can help.