Triangle businesses and organizations collecting donations for Helene storm victims in NC
As local, state and federal agencies continue recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina, communities across the state are also stepping up to help those heavily affected by the storm.
In addition to the state’s North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund to support nonprofits working to collect emergency supplies for victims, many local businesses and organizations have also set up fundraisers for those desperately in need of help, including several in the Triangle area.
Also, the Raleigh non-profit Activate Good has compiled a list of volunteer opportunities and trusted sites needing help.
Here is a list of local groups, restaurants, sports teams and more that you can contribute or make donations to for families struggling after the storm.
Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar
Bad Daddy’s is hosting a supply drive at all its North Carolina locations. Customers are encouraged to drop off any of the following necessities at their nearest location now through Friday, Oct. 11:
- Non-perishable Food
- Hygiene Products
- Baby Formula/Diapers
- Food/Pet Supplies
- Blankets/Bedding
- Powdered Hydration Packets
All donations will be transported and delivered across western North Carolina. You can find a list of Bad Daddy’s North Carolina locations at baddaddysburgerbar.com/find-us.
Bull City Burger and Brewery and Bull City Solera and Taproom
Location: 107 E Parrish St, Durham, NC 27701
Location: 4120 University Dr, Durham, NC 27707
Bull City Burger and Brewery and its sister restaurant, Bull City Solera and Taproom, have set up donation bins to utilize beer trucks to deliver products for storm victims in Western North Carolina. You can drop off bottled water, personal wipes, canned foods, baby formula, feminine products, first aid items, diapers and more at both locations.
Carolina Hurricanes
Location: Lenovo Center, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
To help those impacted by the storm, all ticket revenue from the Carolina Hurricanes game Oct. 2 will be donated to relief efforts in Western North Carolina. General admission tickets for the game against the Nashville Predators start at $10.
Carolina Junior Hurricanes
Location: Invisalign Arena, 111-100 Competition Ctr Dr, Morrisville, NC 27560
The Carolina Junior Hurricanes have set up donation bins at Invisalign Arena for items to be collected through Oct. 4. Non-perishable food, cleaning supplies, plastic tarps, toiletries, baby formula and more will be accepted.
Catering Works
Location: 2319 Laurelbrook St, Raleigh, NC 27604
Catering Works, Bloom Works and Ella’s Popcorn are accepting donations through Oct. 5 to be delivered to Operation Airdrop. Non-perishable foods, cleaning supplies, toiletries, pet food and other essential items can be dropped off at the catering company anytime from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Dingo Dog Brewing Company
Location: 410 N Greensboro St # 150, Carrboro, NC 27510
Dingo Dog Brewing Company is collecting donations to give to animal rescue groups in the mountain areas recovering from the storm. The nonprofit craft brewery and cidery is accepting pet food, litter, clean water, blankets, towels, cleaning supplies, soap and unopened veterinary supplies.
Duke University Football
Location: Scott Family Athletics Performance Center, 110 Whitford Dr, Durham, NC 27705
Duke University’s football team is running a donation drive through Oct. 11 at the Duke athletics ticket office from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. The team will be accepting non-perishable food, bottled water, contractor-size trash bags, blankets, first aid supplies and more.
Eastcut Sandwich Bar
Location: 3211 Old Chapel Hill Rd, Durham, NC 27707
Location: 1101 E Whitaker Mill Rd Suite 126, Raleigh, NC 27604
Eastcut Sandwich Bar will be donating 10% of all sales through Oct. 4 from both of its locations to the NC Disaster Relief Fund. The Triangle restaurants will also be allowing customers to round up orders to the nearest dollar for additional donations for the state’s relief fund.
MoJoe’s Burger Joint
Location: 620 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27603
MoJoe’s Burger Joint is donating all restaurant sales on Oct. 2 to local organizations providing aid to storm victims in Western North Carolina.
N.C. State Football
Location: Close-King Indoor Practice Facility, 4550 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
The N.C. State football team is collecting supplies to help provide relief for those in Western North Carolina. The team has set up a donation bin on the east side of Close-King Indoor Practice Facility, across from Carter-Finley Stadium to deliver items on Oct. 3.
Rise Donuts
Rise Donuts shops will donate 10% of sales on Saturday, Oct. 5, to help those affected by Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina.
The company, Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken, which started in Durham and has expanded across the nation, said that all ten Rise locations in the Triangle as well as stores in Richmond, Savannah, Orlando and San Diego will donate 10% of sales to the MANNA FoodBank in Asheville. MANNA is distributing food and water in Western NC. Triangle locations are in Carrboro, Chapel Hill, Durham (Southpoint), downtown Durham, Morrisville, Cary, Raleigh (Village District), Raleigh (Brier Creek), Raleigh (North Raleigh) and Holly Springs. In addition to the sales donation on Oct. 5, participating Rise stores will have a donation option for online and in-store kiosk orders through the month of October.
Southern Sugar Bakery
Location: 4517 Lead Mine Rd Suite B, Raleigh, NC 27612
Southern Sugar Bakery is offering special “Our Hearts Are With Western NC” cookies with all proceeds going towards relief efforts with Samaritan’s Purse. The sweet treats are available for purchase online with shipment or pick-up from the Raleigh bakery.
Triangle Young Professional Civitan
Location: Multiple
Triangle Young Professional Civitan has set up donation bins at various businesses around the Triangle area to be transported to Operation AirDrop. Essential items can be dropped off at the following locations:
Beer Tooth Taproom: 105 NC-54 Suite 263, Durham, NC 27713
Bond Brothers Beer Company: 202 E Cedar St, Cary, NC 27511
Burial Beer Co.: 500 E Davie St #170, Raleigh, NC 27601
Cocoa Cinnamon: 2627 Hillsborough Rd, Durham, NC 27705; 2013 Chapel Hill Rd Suite A, Durham, NC 27707; 420 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701
East Bower Cider Company: 2020 Progress Ct Suite 160, Raleigh, NC 27608
Fullstream at Boxyard RTP: 900 Park Offices Dr Suite 125, Durham, NC 27703
The Glass Jug Beer Lab-RTP: 5410 NC-55 V, Durham, NC 27713
The Glass Jug Beer Lab- Downtown: 545 Foster St Suite 10, Durham, NC 27701
Raleigh Brewing Company: 3709 Neil St, Raleigh, NC 27607
Raleigh Brewing at The Arboretum: 2036 Renaissance Park Pl, Cary, NC 27513
Trophy Brewing
Location: 207 Bickett Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27608
Trophy Brewing is collecting supplies at its future Five Points location through Oct. 4 for Operation Airdrop to deliver to victims in Western North Carolina. Non-perishable foods, cleaning supplies, toiletries, diapers, hand sanitizer and more will be accepted.
Union Special
Location: 2409 Crabtree Blvd #102, Raleigh, NC 27604
This week, Union Special is donating a portion of all sales to World Central Kitchen’s efforts in Western NC to help those impacted by Helene. In addition to contributing a percentage of sales, the bakery is also giving all funds from its pay-it-forward loaves to World Central Kitchen.
Wegmans
Wegmans grocery stores in North Carolina will hold a “checkout scan campaign” to aid a Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief food bank fund. Wegmans has four stores in the state: in Raleigh, Cary, Wake Forest and Chapel Hill. Customers can donate $1, $3, $5 or any other amount at checkout with 100% of the money dedicated to Feeding the Carolinas, which has launched a shared fund dedicated to disaster relief efforts in 25 affected counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. A statement from the NY-based grocer said, “Wegmans will continue to work with its food bank partners to evaluate how to best support those impacted by Hurricane Helene.”
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This story was originally published October 1, 2024 at 3:54 PM with the headline "Triangle businesses and organizations collecting donations for Helene storm victims in NC."
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