Chattanooga businesses are coming together to offer support for those affected by Hurricane Helene’s path as it’s caused historical destruction across the Southeast. Here are over seven ways for you to help other communities.
Operation Good Neighbor | Bring water, diapers, non-perishable food items, or monetary donations to Food City locations in Ringgold, Hixson + Cleveland by Wednesday, Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. to help Asheville, NC.
YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga | Today, Oct. 2, is the last day to donate bottled water, batteries, portable phone chargers, flashlights, etc. to your local branch, helping Erwin residents.
Asheville Dispensary | Drop off bottled water, hygiene + baby supplies, clothes, etc. by Friday, Oct. 4 to help Asheville, NC.
ChattState | Take bottled water to the athletics parking lot by Thursday, Oct. 3 to help Northeast Tennessee residents.
UTC + New Blue Construction | Give water, non-perishable food, batteries, tools, pet supplies, etc. to locations around campus by Friday, Oct. 4 (with another pick-up opportunity next week) to help East Tennessee + North Caroline communities.
Donations will help one of our sister cities, AVLtoday.
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Mad Priest Coffee Roasters | Bring non-perishable food items to the Broad Street location by Saturday, Oct. 5 to help East Tennesseans — bonus: Get a free coffee.
The Meeting House | Donations of hygiene items, cleaning supplies, and checks can be dropped off by Friday, Oct. 4 to help Tennessee + North Carolina residents.
Gearhead Outfitters (formerly Rock/Creek) | Donate fuel, batteries, waters, first aid kits, blankets, etc. to all locations by Saturday, Oct. 5 to help Ashevillians + nearby communities.
The Commons, Collegedale | Bring non-perishable food items, cleaning supplies, hygiene products, and more by Saturday, Oct. 5 to help upper East Tennessee + Asheville.
The Great Backyard Place | Donations of first aid kits, blankets, clothes, pet supplies, food, etc. can be dropped off at three locations around Chattanooga to help North Carolina communities — accepting items through the month of October.
Dallas Bay Fire & Rescue | Take non-perishables, toiletries, diapers, etc. to Station 2 by Monday, Oct. 7.
Play Wash Pint | Drop off dog + cat food, new or gently used linens, and sealed waters by Wednesday, Oct. 9 to help pets in affected communities.
Double Tree at Hamilton Place | Bring propane, tarps, can openers, camp stoves, hygiene + cleaning supplies, and more any time now through Tuesday, Oct. 15 to help Appalachian communities.
Basecamp Bar and Restaurant | Purchase a beer from an Asheville, NC brewery over the next month + proceeds will go towards French Broad River Academy’s Salamander Fund.
Bonus: Find more resources through Appalachian Voices.
