Below are a few ways to contribute to or volunteer with NRV communities affected by the hurricane. Nonprofit agencies and churches throughout the region are posting frequently on social media or on their websites about supply needs. Municipal governments are also working closely with state and federal agencies to support communities. Contact your locality to learn more about how you can help.
- Virginia Cooperative Extension’s list of resources to prepare for & respond to disasters
- Cardinal News’ list of resources: where to help & how to get help
Giles County Disaster Relief Fund
Visit https://virginiasmtnplayground.com/ or visit any National Bank of Blacksburg branch to contribute and deposit into “Giles County Disaster Relief” account.
Giles County Christian Service Mission
Visit https://www.facebook.com/gilesmission or send donations to 516 Wenonah Ave Pearisburg VA 24134. You can also donate to those impacted by the hurricane through the Mission online on the GiveLocalNRV site here.
United Way of Southwest Virginia (UWSWVA)
UWSWVA is collecting donations for Pulaski County neighbors impacted by the hurricane. Visit https://www.unitedwayswva.org/ to learn more.
Holler2Holler
Holler2Holler is a mutual aid collective in Southwest Virginia with supply collection sites in Newport, Blacksburg, and Christiansburg. Visit https://www.instagram.com/holler2holler/ to learn more and access a running document with supply needs and drop-off location hours.
Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce
Donate bottled water, nonperishable food, personal hygiene products, linens and bedding, diapers and baby food at the chamber office at 210 Laurel Street, Suite B, Christiansburg by 1pm on Friday, October 4th. Donations can also be dropped off at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore at 1675 N. Franklin Street, Christiansburg.
NRV First Responder Coalition – Montgomery County Drop-Off Sites
Donate bottled water, nonperishable food, personal hygiene products, linens and bedding, diapers and baby food Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm at the Blacksburg Police Department, Christiansburg Police Department, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Virginia Tech Police Department, and at Christiansburg and Blacksburg Fire and EMS locations.
Pulaski County Free Store
The store is collecting donations of blankets, towels, socks, water, and individually packaged snacks during their business hours at 650 Giles Avenue, Dublin. Learn more at https://pulaskifreestoreva.org/.
Radford Clothing Bank
Donate bed sheets and blankets, along with new undergarments, socks and shoes to 2000 West St., Radford.
City of Radford
The city government is currently assessing needs. Contact Melissa Skelton at melissa.skelton@radfordva.gov to share your interest in volunteering and she will be in touch as opportunities become available.
Giles County
Sign up to volunteer at https://virginiasmtnplayground.com/ and a coordinator will be in touch.
American Red Cross
Donate blood and platelets at the Blacksburg donation center at 250 S. Main Street. Learn more online and schedule an appointment at https://www.redcrossblood.org/.
Blood Connection
Blood Connection is a mobile unit collecting donations at sites across the region. Find a nearby location by zip code at https://thebloodconnection.org/.
New River Conservancy has compiled a list of additional resources. View the list at this link.
As originally posted HERE