Hurricane Helene and Milton Relief

Offer Relief and Support to Those Impacted by Hurricane Helene and Milton

Hurricanes Helene and Milton have made an unprecedented impact in the Caribbean, Mexico, and Southeastern United States. To support response efforts to aid recovery, donate directly to the organizations below.

How you can assist

The recovery and rebuilding efforts in the Caribbean, Mexico, and Southeastern United States require a coordinated action and support from individuals, organizations, and governments worldwide. Financial contributions are crucial for providing immediate relief and supporting long-term recovery efforts.

American Red Cross

Help people affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Your donation enables the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from this disaster. The American Red Cross is not accepting any in-kind donations in NYC. To learn more about how to give, go to their website at www.redcross.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS.

• To donate by mail, please download and complete the check donation form. Your form and check payable to American Red Cross can be mailed to:
  
  American Red Cross
  PO Box 37839
  Boone, IA 50037-0839
  
  
• Credit Card Donations can be made at https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation.html

Salvation Army

The Salvation Army is responding to this historic season by providing emergency aid, food, drinks, emotional and spiritual care, and critical supplies to survivors and rescue workers in five states. Visit the Salvation Army’s website at https://www.disaster.salvationarmyusa.org/ or call 1-800-SAL-ARMY.

• Donate directly at https://give.helpsalvationarmy.org/give/166081/#!/donation/checkout
• To donate by mail, make checks payable to the Salvation Army with memos to “Disaster Relief – Hurricane Helene and Milton”. Checks can be mailed to:
  
  The Salvation Army
  PO Box 1959
  Atlanta, GA 30301
  
  

Feeding America

Help the Feeding America network provide food, water, and personal care items to the hardest hit areas. Visit www.feedingamerica.org to learn more.

• Contact Racine Droz at (312) 337-0181 x7016 or RDroz@feedingamerica.org
• Donate directly at https://give.feedingamerica.org/a/disaster?am=

Feeding America will pair goods offers with need. Offers and inquires can be sent to disasterrelief@feedingamerica.org. They are most in need of:

• Disaster Food Boxes
• Cleaning Supplies (Detergent, Bleach, etc.)
• Water
• MREs
• Ready to Eat Meals
• Baby Formula & Pampers
• Snacks

Best Friends Animal Society

Best Friends is working to support impacted animal shelters and rescue groups in the Southeast. Their teams are also actively supporting Hurricane Helene relief in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee to assist impacted shelters and rescue groups.

Visit https://bestfriends.org/ to learn more or call (435) 688-2327.

For donation requests, contact info@bestfriends.org.

• Donate directly at https://support.bestfriends.org/site/Donation2?df_id=7074&mfc_pref=T&7074.donation=form1
• PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/1991
• Venmo: https://www.venmo.com/u/BestFriendsAnimalSociety
• Check donations should mention Hurricane Milton in the memo and be mailed to:
  
  Best Friends Animal Society
  Attn: Carragh Maloney
  5001 Angel Canyon Rd, Kanab UT 84741
  
  

Reach out to BFHurricaneresponse@bestfriends.org for delivery coordination.

They are most in need of:

• Large, 25lbs-50lbs bags of non-clumping (or pine pellets) cat litter
• Over the counter flea/tick medication
• Pop up pet crates (hard shell) in L and XL sizes

Please do not donate (funds or goods) for Hurricanes Helene or Milton relief to the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City.