NC Beer Helene Donate + Volunteer

The impacts of Hurricane Helene have been catastrophic in Western North Carolina. Long known as a catalyst for craft beer in NC, the toll that this storm has taken on our mountain beer community community is devastating. 

Many of you have reached out to the Guild with a willingness to help. It is overwhelmingly inspiring to see the way this industry pulls together in support during times of duress. Below we've provided resources to help support the WNC relief efforts. We will be continually adding resources to this page as we receive additional information.

Donate + Volunteer

Are you wondering how you can support? These resources provide information on different organizations collecting donations, as well as volunteer opportunities.

Directly support those affected in our NC Beer community by donating to the NC Craft Brewers Foundation, which provides business recovery grants.

  • 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. United Way of North Carolina is the fiscal agent for the Fund and will provide grants and reimbursement to nonprofits working in impacted communities. To donate to the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund, visit nc.gov/donate.

  • For volunteer opportunities, you can complete this VolunteerNC form. When the time comes for civilian volunteers, you will be contacted depending on the type of work, and if needed. You can also visit NCVOAD.org to affiliate with a trusted volunteer organization or check the county website/Facebook page, where you desire to serve, to see if volunteers are needed before going into an area.

    • The organization’s warehouse was prepped prior to the storm.

    • Updates will be made available via the FoodBank’s website.

    • There are many ways to get involved, volunteer, and donate - including online. Go here to give money to the Manna FoodBank online.

    • On-the-ground volunteers are collecting and distributing a wide array of supplies.

    • Cash donations can be sent via:
      Venmo: BeLoved-Asheville
      CashApp: $BeLovedAsheville
      Zelle: 828-412-2054

    • Specific items are needed, including: food, bottled water, contractor-size trash bags, blankets, first aid supplies, feminine hygiene products, diapers and baby clothes, hand sanitizer, toilet paper, paper towels, bleach, shovels, brooms, gloves, coolers, propane, cook stoves, flashlights, batteries, fans, dehumidifiers, and generators.

    • Volunteers are needed to help deliver supplies. Truck owners and truck drivers are needed.

    • Drop-off and staging updates are available on the organization's social media pages. BeLoved Asheville is located at 32 Old Charlotte Hwy, Asheville, NC 28803.

    For volunteer info and more, visit the organization's website.

    • Working to source water and shelf-stable goods to distribute in McDowell County.

    Requesting monetary donations, which can be made online here.

    • The ministry helped run and provide shelter in Asheville and is partnered with the Red Cross. Donations help pay for motel and food vouchers for local residents and long-term support for those displaced.

    To help: Donate food, clothing, or funds at abccm.org/donations/ministry-fund/.

    • The organization provides supportive housing to the homeless community in Asheville and it distributed essentials and clothing as the storm approached.

    • For more information on year-round work and to donate, visit Homeward Bound’s website.

    • Historically the group has helped with emergency housing, including storm victims.

    • Plans and information on response to Hurricane Helene were not available as the group is based in Waynesville, which was hit with flooding.

    • For more, visit the organization’s website.

    • Based in Canton, the livestock center is working to help farmers and animals who were affected by flooding. You can donate toward helping local farmers who need to buy feed for animals. The center also helps supply fencing and other essentials.

    • Contact: Yvonne Coburn with Civilian Disaster Response at 828-216-4496.

    More information is available here.

    • At the storm’s peak, the organization opened more than 15 shelter locations in Western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina.

    • You can volunteer to serve with the American Red Cross or you can donate blood, which assists medical facilities in responding to disasters. 

    • You can make an online donation or give by texting Helene to 90999.

    More information is available here.

    • The organization has historically worked to provide meals and support to residents and rescue personnel in WNC communities hard-hit by disasters.

    For information on donating and more, visit the Salvation Army of the Carolinas’ page with Hurricane Helene updates.

    • North Carolina Disaster Response volunteers will serve in communities as conditions allow. If you are interested in serving in flood recovery, chainsaw and temporary roof repair, you can volunteer on the organization’s website.

    Donations are accepted online and by check. Click here for more.

    • The non-profit helps residents connect to a wide array of resources via it's 2-1-1 hotline. The local United Way plans to help with immediate natural disaster response and long-term support for flood victims.

    • Donations can be made online here.

    • The organization is responding to the High Country (northwestern North Carolina) and eastern Tennessee. The community of Boone, where Samaritan’s Purse, is based has been deeply impacted.

    • Volunteers are needed for deployment starting Sept. 30. 

    Donations are accepted online. Click here for more info. 

    • The foundation’s disaster fund can be activated after natural disasters in the state.

    Plans and information are pending. For more information, visit the website.

    • The group is focusing operations on North Carolina after it aided Helene victims in Florida. Pilots and volunteers will deliver essential supplies and food to disaster-stricken areas in the mountains. 

    For more information, visit the website.

    • The organization plans to deliver items to flood victims in Western North Carolina.

    • Monetary contributions also will help relocate families with foster children to secure accommodations, such as hotels or AirBnBs.

    • Item drop-off locations will be announced on the group's Facebook page here.

    To make an online donation, visit the alliance's website.

  • https://www.ncdiaperbank.org/

  • https://donate.wck.org/give/499865/#!/donation/checkout

  • https://www.ncbeer.org/docs/Emergency_Water_Information_10_8_2024.pdf

Support the NC Craft Beer Community of WNC

Let’s come together to support the Western North Carolina beer community after the destruction of Hurricane Helene. Below, find a list of WNC breweries whose locations have either been significantly damaged or are struggling to make ends meet due to prolonged power and water outages. Please prioritize donating to lifesaving care first, as requested by all of these breweries. If you're able to give further support, they have also set up additional ways for you to contribute. (Source: pourchdrinking.com).

NC Craft Beer Foundation

As part of the newly established NC Craft Beer Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization of the NC Craft Brewers Guild, you can directly support WNC breweries in need through our Hardship Grants for the NC Craft Beer Industry. Help when it’s needed most! The hardship grants will provide financial assistance to NC craft beer businesses and employees facing unexpected hardships, offering support during tough times like natural disasters such as Hurricane Helene.

Higher Calling Collab Beer

DSSOLVR Launches Collaborative Hazy IPA, “Higher Calling,” to Support Asheville’s Rebuilding Efforts After Hurricane Helene

DSSOLVR, an Asheville-based craft brewery, has announced the release of Higher Calling, a nationwide collaborative project based on a Hazy IPA recipe brewed to support the rebuilding efforts of the Western North Carolina beer community in the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. Proceeds will be donated directly to the NC Craft Brewers Foundation.

Western North Carolina’s breweries, grounded in the resilience of their people and surrounded by the region’s natural beauty, have been foundational for our craft beer community. As they embark on the long road to recovery, we are calling on breweries everywhere to join us in making a difference.

Through the “Pouring for Neighbors” initiative, we invite breweries across the country to designate a beer, with proceeds supporting disaster relief efforts. Together, we can help our neighbors rebuild, pint by pint.

Photos from NoDa Brewing Company and Wooden Robot Brewing Company