How to safely donate to support western North Carolina

(WGHP) — Since Helene devastated most of western North Carolina, help and support have poured in from everywhere.

Not only are agencies such as The Salvation Army helping, but many churches and businesses have started collecting supplies.

People are loading up trucks and trailers with food and water and driving west too but do some checking before you make a donation.

Lechelle Yates, Director of Communications for the Better Business Bureau of Central and Northwest North Carolina, shares some ways to donate safely.

How you can help

The Salvation Army is collecting donations to provide “emergency aid, food, drinks, emotional and spiritual care, and long-term recovery services to survivors and rescue workers” in western North Carolina.

You can donate using the blue button below. 100% of your donation will go towards Hurricane Helene relief.

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