On Wednesday, September 25th, Saluda started feeling the early storm of Hurricane Helene. By Thursday, Helene had reached landfall and the destruction fell upon the southeast area. Western North Carolina had no idea of the destruction it would receive from this enourmous storm. When the storm had passed, and we could all assess the damages and the needs, the outpour of support was as monumental as the storm itself.
Everyone at the Saluda Pantry is grateful for the donations and volunteer support that has been provided.
We still have a long road ahead of us as our community members and everyone effected throughout Western North Carolina rebuilds and recovers. The Pantry is dedicated to help continue to collection donations – monitary and supplies – to help community members have the essentials they need. Thank you for continuing to help us with our cause.
We will update this page regularly to provide a list of supplies we are in need of.
Need Help?
If your or your family are facing food insecurity or have experienced lost due to Helene we are here to help. Come into our temporary Saluda location at 150 E. Main Street (across from the post office) to shop our pantry or talk to us about what your needs are. We are open Tuesdays, Thursdays from 10am – 4pm & Saturdays from 10am – 2pm.
If you cannnot make it down to see us in person, email us at saludapantry@gmail.com. We are here for you.
Donate
Your donation directly supports the continued operation of The Saluda Pop-Up Pantry, providing much-needed assistance to those facing economic hardship and food insecurity in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Once refrigeration is restored, we will also need monetary donations to purchase dairy and meat products to ensure our community has access to fresh, nutritious food. Please click the DONATE NOW button below to contribute via PayPal or credit card. Your generosity is deeply appreciated as we help our neighbors through this challenging time. Thank you for your support!
The Pantry is a 501c3 organization, and all gifts are tax deductible.
Donations can be mailed to: Saluda Pop-Up Pantry / PO Box 428 / Saluda, NC 28773
For questions or other forms of giving please email us at:
Current Supply Needed
Laundry soap
Shampoos
Blankets
Condiments (Mayo, Ketchup, Mustard)
First Aid
Gift Cards for Future Needs
As peoples lives start to get back to normal the devastation will still be present for many so funds to continue to support our community will be necesary. As our volunteers go back to limited availability, it will be harder to maintain our inventory; you can help by sending gift cards for groceries and supplies.
