Hickory – Local response efforts are underway to assist North Carolinians in need as a result of Hurricane Helene.
VOLUNTEERS
We are in need of volunteers to assist at donation collection sites. Contact [email protected] and someone will contact you as soon as possible.
SUPPLY DONATIONS
If you want to donate supplies, here’s what is needed – please do not bring any other types of supplies:
Water; Non-perishable food, the lighter the better (such as beef jerky, granola bars, etc.); Child and adult diapers; Wet wipes; Baby formula; Baby food; First aid supplies; Plastic cutlery, cups, plates; Matches; Tarps; Garbage bags
WHERE TO TAKE LARGE LOADS OF SUPPLIES
Please do not bring large loads to posted donation locations. Contact Catawba County United Way to coordinate the location of your delivery at 828-327-6851.
WHERE TO TAKE INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS
CATAWBA COUNTY UNITED WAY
2760 Tate Blvd SE, Hickory
828-327-6851
Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
WHKY Studios
526 Main Avenue, SE
Hickory, NC 28602
828-322-1290
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
CONOVER FIRE STATION #3
1776 Village Square NW
Conover, NC 28613
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
HICKORY MOTOR SPEEDWAY
3130 US Hwy 70 SE
Newton, NC 28658
Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
LENOIR-RHYNE UNIVERSITY
• Location: Shuford Arena on the campus of Lenoir-Rhyne University – 755 5th Street NE, Hickory, N.C. 28601
• Hours: M-F 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• We will have this staffed with either myself or another LR Athletics staff member.
• We will also be collecting donations at our home athletic events this week:
o Women’s Soccer – Wednesday, 5:00 p.m. at the LR Soccer Field
o Volleyball – Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. at Shuford Arena
o Men’s Soccer – Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. at the LR Soccer Field
APPALACHIAN STATE – Hickory Campus, 800 17th St NW, Hickory, NC 28601
Hours: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
828-381-8863
Crisis Cleanup Hotline for need and to sign up to help clean & repair. Please contact (844) 965-1386 (crisiscleanup.org) – If you need help with cleaning up damage from the hurricane – call this number for assistance. You will be connected to volunteers for local relief efforts, organizations, community groups and faith communities who can assist you. All services are free, but not guaranteed.
AVOID SCAMS
There often are many rumors and scams after a disaster. Do your part to the stop the spread of rumors by doing three easy things:
Find trusted sources of information.
Share information from trusted sources.
Discourage others from sharing information from unverified sources.
*Beware of contractors or roofing representatives going door-to-door after a disaster. Call your insurance agent or insurance company before signing a contract or paying for repairs.
Mental Health
Call 988 – for mental health assistance.
Locate Family Members
Call 211 – to locate family members.
