We are updating this article as new information is available to us. For more up-to-date information, please follow the Catawba County News Hurricane Helene Updates page.
If you know of *verified* efforts that are not listed here, please email us the details ASAP so that we can get the info posted. Any and all help is always appreciated, but try to prioritize donating to non-profits when you can - they will make sure donations are used with integrity and in a timely manner. Thank you so much!
DONATIONS
To our knowledge, all locations are accepting the following donations, in addition to monetary support:
- Bottled water (LOTS of bottled water!)
- First aid kits
- Baby wipes
- Non-perishable foods
- Toilet paper
- Hygiene products
- Feminine hygiene products
- Instant baby formula
- Baby food
- Diapers
- Manual can openers
- Flashlights
- Batteries
- NEW blankets & pillows
Catawba County Drop-Offs
WHKY - 526 Main Avenue SE, Hickory
Hickory Motor Speedway - 3130 Hwy 70 SE, Newton
Lenoir-Rhyne University - 8th Avenue NE, Hickory
Conover Fire Station #3 - 1776 Village Square NW, Conover
ASU Hickory Campus - 800 17th Street NW, Hickory
MTC Distribution - 114 Workman Street, Conover
RIDES of Conover - 1491 N NC 16 Hwy., Conover
Nailed It! DIY Studio - 264 Union Square, Hickory
Mountain View Baptist Church - 4266 River Road, Hickory
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
https://www.emerge4unity.org/helene-volunteer
https://www.ncvoad.org/volunteer
