Community Resources

Hurricane Helene Community Resources

Residents in Need - Use this page to connect to assistance and resources you may need during recovery.
Donors - Click here to give or text UWHENDO to the number 41444 to give to support recovery efforts.

NC 2-1-1

To learn about resources in Henderson County relating to food, water, shelter, and other important resources by doing any of the following:211

  1. Dial 2-1-1
  2. Visit nc211.org to search NC 211's resource database

EMERGENCY RESPONSE RESOURCES

Apply for FEMA Assistance - Deadline: Monday, April 7, 2025
Homeowners and renters in 27 North Carolina counties (including Henderson County) and tribal members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians can apply for federal assistance. Online: https://www.disasterassistance.gov/; Phone: 1-800-621-3362

Henderson County, NC Hurricane Helene Response Information

ARE YOU A HOMEOWNER WHO NEEDS HELP WITH A FEMA APPEAL?

If you were affected by Tropical Storm Helene, applied for FEMA assistance, and were denied assistance or under awarded, you should appeal! SBP can help you appeal for free. SPB provides free support throughout the appeals process for Home Repair, Personal Property and Moving/Storage appeal needs. A skilled associate will guide you through the process and file the appeal on your behalf. Contact SPB if:
You applied for FEMA assistance and received an initial award or response letter.
You owned and occupied the home that was damaged at the time of the disaster.
Three ways to connect with our nonprofit support team
for FREE assistance: Click SBPUSA.ORG/GETHELP; email FEMAHELP@SBPUSA.ORG; Call 1 (800) 276-9511

FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE

Pisgah Legal Services - Location: 440 S Church St, Hendersonville, NC 28792, (828)253-0406 or (800) 489-6144, https://www.pisgahlegal.org/; Purpose: Pisgah Legal Services is here to help the people of our mountain region recover and rebuild from Hurricane Helene. Legal staff can assist with applying for FEMA Aid and Free Assistance Clinics, Tenants/Renters Rights; Disaster Unemployment Benefits; Health Insurance through Healthcare.gov/ACA and Medicaid. Pisgah Legal's full-time focus areas include: Children’s Law, Consumer Law, Elder Law, Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention, Homelessness Prevention, Health Justice, Income Security, Justice for All (Assisting Immigrants), Veterans Law, Community Economic Development, Expunction, Medical/Legal Partnership.

FOOD AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Food Distribution Calendar | Henderson County North Carolina (hendersoncountync.gov) 

MANNA FoodBank Food Finder: https://www.mannafoodbank.org/food-finder/  

Interfaith Assistance Ministries (IAM) - Location: 310 Freeman Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792, https://www.iam-hc.org/; Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:00pm; Purpose: IAM offers food pantry services including hygiene supplies and clothing for all ages. Rent and Utility assistance programs are also available.

Salvation Army - Location: 239 3rd Ave E, Hendersonville, NC 28792, (828) 693-4181, https://southernusa.salvationarmy.org/henderson-polk-transylvania/; Purpose: Please feel free to contact us about the following services: Food Pantry, Rent & Utilities Emergency Assistance, Disaster Response

The Storehouse - Location: 1049 Spartanburg Hwy, Hendersonville, NC 28739, (828) 692-8300, https://www.storehouseonline.org; Hours: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am-2:00pm; Purpose: Providing food and life's most basic necessities for those in need in Henderson County, NC.

HOUSING

Henderson County Habitat for Humanity - Location: online at www.habitat-hvl.org, 828-694-0304 x105; Purpose: Accepting requests to assist with hurricane recovery through their Critical Repairs Program.

Housing Assistance Corporation - Location: online at www.housing-assistance.com, (828) 692-4744 x107; Purpose: Assess damage to homes, perform home repairs, and match those displaced by the hurricane with temporary housing. Apply for assistance in English or Spanish.

Thrive - Location: 218 W Allen St B, Hendersonville, NC 28739, (828) 697-1581, https://thrive4health.org; Purpose: Connect individuals and families experiencing homelessness to permanent housing.