Last updated Oct. 2 at 9:30 p.m.

Since Hurricane Helene made landfall in North Carolina Thursday night as a Category 4 storm, its impact has been felt across the Southeast, especially in western North Carolina.

Boone and surrounding areas were impacted by heavy rains, winds and flooding.

Many roads have been affected by the flooding and have been closed off. Additionally, many homes, vehicles and businesses have been partially or completely damaged due to the hurricane, resulting in students and residents being displaced or left without power, water and Wi-Fi. Many grocery stores have also been left with either few supplies or empty shelves.

For those affected, below is a list of resources available in and around App State’s campus. This list will be updated as more resources become available.

• The Red Cross is located in the Holmes Convocation Center and is providing shelter, food, water and electricity. Pets are welcome. The Red Cross is also arranging transportation for those who are unable to access relief resources.
• Plemmons Student Union is offering free bottled water and food while supplies last. The union will also be open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and has electricity, showers, Wi-Fi, water and supplies.
• Central Dining Hall is offering free food.
• Foscoe Christian Church is offering hot meals from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
• Mountaineer Ruritan Club is offering hot meals from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
• Meat Camp Baptist Church is offering hot meals from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
• Pleasant Grove Baptist Church is offering hot meals from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
• Samaritan’s Purse is helping out those in need in Ashe, Avery and Watauga counties. Additionally, they are creating an ​​oxygen production clinic at Watauga Medical Center.
• Insulin is available at the Hunger and Health Coalition located at 141 Health Center Drive, Suite C. Those in need of it must bring documentation for dispensing. The Hunger and Health Coalition also has a free pharmacy and food pantry that people can go to get medication or food. People can go to their location or get it delivered by contacting 828-262-1628.
• Anna Banana’s located on King Street has turned their back store into a free store. People can pick up clothes for free from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.
• FARM Cafe’s doors are open for people who want a hot meal.
• Watauga High School is distributing water from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. daily while supplies last daily. They also are offering food, pet food, baby needs, hygiene products, cleaning products, a limited supply of blankets and clothing and more.
• The Instagram account @asuhelpinghand is posting additional resources for the community. Additionally, they are sharing resources others are providing such as clothing, travel, supplies and more.
• Alliance Bible Fellowship is offering food, water, shelter and other supplies.
• Cornerstone Summit Church has a relief operation at 1100 East King Street.
• Pet Care Clinic of the High Country is providing boarding for dogs and cats who had to be evacuated.
• The Appalachian Medical Reserve Corps’ non-emergency phone number is 828-263-4178. This call center is operational for non-urgent inquiries and reports related to the storm and can be used to find information regarding families and homes.
• Second Harvest Food Bank located at 338 Brook Hollow Road is open from noon-4 p.m. daily.
• Fizz Ed located on Howard Street is offering free meals to first responders, linemen and anyone in need.
• Boone Beauty Bar is allowing people to take showers for free at their location until Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. They are also giving out free toiletry bags filled with different items such as shampoo and conditioner, soap, deodorant, toothpaste and a toothbrush and more. You can contact 828-278-9363 ti let them know if you are planning on stopping by.
• 180 Float Spa is offering their space for those who wish to take a shower from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.
• Bottled water is being offered at the College Street Circle at App State from 1-3 p.m. Sunday while supplies last. One case per household.
• Baptists on a Mission will be serving hot meals on Sunday at First Baptist Boone.
• The Watauga County In The Know Facebook page has updates and resources posted. Additionally, people are offering their services free of charge.
• For more emergency services, click here. 

Anyone who wishes to help out during this time can donate to or volunteer with the organizations listed below. This list will be updated as more opportunities arise.

• The Red Cross is looking for volunteers at the Holmes Convocation Center. Volunteers are required to undergo a virtual training session. For more information on how to volunteer visit the App State Red Cross Club’s Instagram at @redcross_appstate.
• The Hospitality House is in need of yogurt, bagels and cream cheese, new bed pillows, butter, shelf stable milk, muffins, granola foods, fruit, blankets, bath towels, drinks such as Gatorade, home cooked meals, and pre-cooked meals and meat.
• F.A.R.M. Cafe is in need of bottled water and canned drinks, paper plates, and frozen, canned and pre-packaged vegetables.
• Homestead Recovery Center is in need of travel-sized hygienic products, camping supplies, microwavable foods, snacks, drinks, shoes, men’s clothes and backpacks.
• The Watauga Humane Society is looking for foster families to get as many animals out of the shelter as possible as the building has no water. They are also seeking donations for dog and cat food, blankets, treats, pet pads and toys.
• Watauga High School is looking for volunteers to help distribute water and other supplies.
• Anna Banana’s located on King Street has turned their back store into a free store and is accepting gently used clothing as donations.
• Booneshine Brewing Co. is holding a clothing drive until Oct. 9. People can drop off clothing at 465 Industrial Park Drive from noon to 8 p.m. Those with questions can contact 828-278-8006.
• Samaritan’s Purse is looking for volunteers for cleanup efforts. Those interested can contact 833-747-1234.
• Cornerstone Summit Church has a list of items they are collecting. Their donation coordinator is April Wilkinson, who can be contacted at 828-964-7126.
• The Watauga Immigrant Justice Coalition is seeking bilingual volunteers to help make calls to Spanish-speaking families in the Watauga School System. They are also seeking donations for their emergency fund.
• The Summit Pickle Ball is a donation drop-off center and is accepting donations.
• The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation ​​is accepting donations.
• The App State Disaster Relief Fund is accepting donations.
• The UNC Asheville Disaster Relief Fund is accepting donations.
• The North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund is accepting contributions for those impacted by the hurricane.
• Fund for Lees-McRae is accepting donations for rebuilding the school after destruction caused by the hurricane.

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