How to help Hurricane Helene victims in Tampa Bay and beyond

Hurricane Helene, the worst storm to hit Tampa Bay in a century, walloped barrier island communities like Madeira Beach and Treasure Island. Folks on the mainland experienced unprecedented flooding that totaled vehicles and destroyed homes. The trail of destruction rippled up through northern states like Georgia and the Carolinas.

As recovery efforts begin, here are ways to help around Tampa Bay and beyond.

Volunteer

Pinellas County is seeking volunteers to help with local recovery efforts. Sign up at volunteerflorida.org/volunteerconnect.

Join Feeding Tampa Bay’s Emergency Response Volunteer Team, which works in partnership with local emergency operations centers to distribute food, hygiene items and water. Sign up at volunteer.feedingtampabay.org/disaster-response. You can also donate here.

Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay is part of a national organization which also has locations in Central Florida and North Central Florida. Recent projects include covering vulnerable homes with roof tarps and coordinating hurricane relief kits. Visit rttb.org to learn about volunteer opportunities or donate.

Donate

211 Tampa Bay Cares connects people to important resources, from food and mental health services to housing needs and veteran support. Donate at 211tampabay.org.

Metropolitan Ministries works with 65 neighborhood partners to help families across Tampa Bay. Donations go toward helping people access food, water, shelter and supplies after Helene. metromin.org.

The Salvation Army is raising funds to support its Incident Management Teams and Southern Baptist Disaster Relief field kitchens, which provide meals in Florida, Tennessee and other areas impacted by the storm. Donate at disaster.salvationarmyusa.org.

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