The remnants of Hurricane Helene devastated mountain communities throughout Western North Carolina, uprooting families and impacting lives across the region's 23 counties and beyond.
Among the roughly 1.2 million residents of WNC, approximately 85,000 are Latino, according to the North Carolina Office of State Budget and Management (OBSM). The largest concentration of Latinos can be found in Buncombe County (~22,000), one of the areas hardest hit by Helene.
Latino populations can face a unique set of obstacles along the road to recovery from a major disaster, including language barriers, income disparities and a lack of local support infrastructure, according to the Hispanic Access Foundation.
Organizations Accepting Donations
ASHEVILLE- Companeros Inmigrantes De Las Montanas En Accion (CIMA) 305-710-3993 or 828-545-7223
- Comité Popular de Asheville por la Justicia Social (Facebook) 828-273-9000
- JMPro 828-384-0454
- Immigrant Justice Coalition 828-537-2688
- Q'Pasa Appalachia (Facebook) 828-278-9302
Financial Donations
You can donate directly to the organizations listed here, or go through the Carolina Migrant Network Fund. 100% of the donations will go to the groups listed above.Supplies Needed
- Personal Care / Hygiene Supplies
- Menstrual Hygiene Products (Pads / Tampons)
- Cleaning Supplies
- First Aid Supplies
- Gallons of Vinegar
- Generators
- Car Phone Chargers
- Batteries (AA and AAA)
- Satellite Radio and Phone Equipment
- Flashlights / Headlamps
- 5-Gallon Gas Cans
- Propane
- Life Straws or Water Purification Tabs
- Food-Grade Refillable Containers for Water (5-Gallon Jugs)
- 5-Gallon Food-Grade Buckets
- Tarps
- Bungee Cords and Rope
- Chainsaws
- Diapers and Baby Products
- Formula (any kind, especially non-perishable)
- Incontinence Briefs for Adults
- Charcoal
- Hand Sanitizer
- Antibacterial Wipes
- Hand Soap
- Heavy-Duty Trash Bags
- Extension Cords
- Rubber Boots / Gloves
- Over-the-Counter Meds for Pain Relief, Parasites, Diarrhea, Bee Stings, Poison Ivy, Steroid Cream, Allergies, Cold and Cough, etc.
- Fire Extinguishers
- Electrolytes in Powder or Liquid Form
- Tents and Sleeping Bags
- Underwear / Socks for All Ages
- Beds
- Clean Bedding
- Toilet Paper / Paper Towels
- Disposable Plates / Cups / Cutlery
- Rubbing Alcohol
- Towels
Food Needed
- Corn Flour / Maseca
- Oil (Vegetable or others)
- Non-Perishable Milk
- Lard
- Sugar
- Salt
- Rice
- Instant Coffee
- Soups
- Rice and Potatoes
- Canned Vegetables
- Salsa
- Peanut Butter
- Salted Crackers / Animal Crackers
- Corn Chips / Potato Chips
- Chiles in Vinegar
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