Take action to help those affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton
In the past three weeks two major storms, Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, have devastated the southeastern region of the U.S. The powerful hurricanes have left a path of destruction across several states. Hundreds of thousands have been forced to evacuate their homes and millions remain without power or immediate support in areas that are currently inaccessible.
Our thoughts are with the people and communities whose lives have been irrevocably changed by these natural disasters and the first responders who continue to put their lives on the line to reach those in need.
As we’ve seen over the past few years, climate change continues to exacerbate extreme weather events across the globe, and their effects impact the lives of many, long after the storm has passed. We know the path to recovery will be long and rebuilding will require help from everyone, no matter where you are.
Here are some organizations providing relief and services to areas affected by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. If you’re able, we hope you will consider pitching in.
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Feeding Florida
Feeding Florida’s food banks are on the ground providing food, water, and resources to those affected by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. Learn more about their efforts here (Opens in a new tab) .
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Red Cross
The American Red Cross (Opens in a new tab) disaster workers are with the thousands of people affected by the storm, providing comfort, support, and relief.
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Direct Relief
Direct Relief (Opens in a new tab) is assessing the needs of impacted areas and providing resources such as emergency medical supplies, hygiene kits, and transportation support.
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Mercy Chefs
Mercy Chefs (Opens in a new tab) provides chef-prepared meals to communities that have been destroyed along the Gulf Coast.
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International Medical Corps
The International Medical Corps’ (Opens in a new tab) team is on the ground in Florida, working with the Department of Health to support the response. They are assessing critical needs as the storm passes and are partnering with state and community clinic partners throughout the Southeast to support response and recovery efforts.
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SBP
SBP is a social impact organization dedicated to helping communities shrink the time between disaster and recovery by rebuilding homes and improving systems to better serve the needs of those affected by extreme weather events. Learn more about their work here (Opens in a new tab) .
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BeLoved Asheville
BeLoved Asheville is a North Carolina based organization providing immediate on-the-ground care in the wake of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton . For volunteer info and donation information, visit the organization's website (Opens in a new tab).
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Hearts with Hands
Hearts with Hands (Opens in a new tab) is an organization supplying food to Buncombe County shelters in North Carolina.
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Feeding Tampa Bay
Feeding Tampa Bay (Opens in a new tab) connects local residents to food banks in an effort to combat food insecurity. The organization’s disaster readiness team is currently working with Tampa-based emergency providers to provide food and water in the wake of Hurricanes Irene and Milton.
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Project HOPE
Project Hope (Opens in a new tab) works hand-in-hand with local health workers and health systems to provide urgent relief that drives lasting impact. The organization is currently on the ground in North Carolina and Florida delivering critical aid and relief supplies to devastated communities.