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Hurricane Helene and Milton Relief

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

Hurricanes Helene and Milton have caused unprecedented devastation across the Caribbean, Mexico, and Southeastern United States. In response to the ongoing recovery efforts, your support can make a meaningful impact. By contributing to the organizations listed below, you can help provide immediate relief and aid long-term rebuilding efforts in the affected regions. To support response efforts to aid recovery, donate directly to the organizations below.

How Can You Help

The recovery and rebuilding efforts in the Caribbean, Mexico, and Southeastern United States require coordinated action and support from individuals, organizations, and governments worldwide. Financial contributions are essential for delivering immediate assistance and ensuring sustainable recovery efforts in these hard-hit communities.

American Red Cross

The American Red Cross is actively involved in helping those affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Your donation will assist the Red Cross in preparing for, responding to, and supporting recovery efforts in the aftermath of the disaster.

To Donate Online: Visit www.redcross.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

By Mail: Download and complete the check donation form here. Send your completed form and check, made payable to the American Red Cross, to:

American Red Cross

PO Box 37839
Boone, IA 50037-0839

Credit Card Donations: Click here to donate online

Please note that the American Red Cross is not accepting in-kind donations in New York City at this time.

Salvation Army

The Salvation Army is providing emergency aid, including food, drinks, emotional and spiritual support, and other critical supplies to survivors and rescue workers in the affected regions.

  • To Donate Online: Visit here to donate directly
  • By Phone: Call 1-800-SAL-ARMY (1-800-725-2769).
  • By Mail: Make checks payable to "The Salvation Army" with the memo “Disaster Relief – Hurricane Helene and Milton,” and send to:

    The Salvation Army
    PO Box 1959
    Atlanta, GA 30301

For more information, visit www.disaster.salvationarmyusa.org.

Feeding America

Feeding America is coordinating efforts to provide food, water, and personal care items to communities impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

In-kind Donations: Feeding America is in critical need of the following:

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

For inquiries regarding goods donations, please email disasterrelief@feedingamerica.org.

For more information, visit www.feedingamerica.org.

Best Friends Animal Society

Best Friends Animal Society is supporting animal shelters and rescue groups affected by the hurricanes, with active response teams in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee.

To Donate Online: Click here to contribute.

By PayPal: Donate via PayPal.

By Venmo: Send contributions via Venmo.

By Mail: Please send checks (with "Hurricane Milton" in the memo) to:

Best Friends Animal Society

Attn: Carragh Maloney

5001 Angel Canyon Rd

Kanab, UT 84741

For delivery coordination, contact BFHurricaneresponse@bestfriends.org.

Immediate Needs:

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

For more information, visit www.bestfriends.org.

Important Note:

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

Your generous contributions will play a crucial role in bringing hope and recovery to those impacted by these devastating hurricanes. Thank you for your support.