Exciting News!
We are OPEN in our new location: 10543 HWY 105 S Banner Elk, NC
TUES-SAT 10 AM-4 PM
We look forward to welcoming you to the new home base for Foscoe Home Team.
Foscoe Home Team
Disaster Relief
Together, we’re bringing relief, recovery, and restoration to those affected by Hurricane Helene.
Like many communities in Western North Carolina, Foscoe was hit hard by Hurricane Helene, and as you see in this post from WNC Strong, the needs continue as NEW storms have hit our area…
Your generosity will make an immediate impact.
We are dedicated to being an essential link to connect those affected with the items and resources they need, through the assistance of generous volunteers and donors both in and out of the Western NC area.
Read about our Vision for the Future for Foscoe Home Team
Need Help?
FREE assistance is available! Here’s where to begin:
Visit the Need Help page to view the types of items we have on hand, ranging from home and health supplies to food and more.
Pick up what you need at the No-Cost Store, 10543 HWY 105 S. Banner Elk, NC 28604

3 Ways You Can Help
Volunteer Your Time
We could use your help at the Center. Come in and work alongside our all volunteer staff. There a wide range of activities: greeting and talking with people who come in, stocking shelves, unloading donations, loading up supplies and equipment. Stop by. Learn more. Or just jump in. Questions? Tap to email us via our form.
Donate Supplies
Many of our local residents lost everything. You can help them recover and live a little easier with basic supplies like food and hygiene items.
Scroll down for a complete list of what we need!
Donate Funds
Support our OPERATIONS here. This fund are used to provide the groceries, supplies and equipment needed for relief and restoration in the Foscoe ara.
To continue to meet the needs for the community into 2025 we need to raise funds for the rent and operations aof a building . These funds are restricted to this used only and will not be used for salaries, advertising, or unrelated expenses.
What Items We Need
With the exception of those listed below, clothes are not needed at this time.
Supplies
Lowe’s gift cards
Indoor window film
Door draft stoppers
Hot hands/ feet packets
Wool blankets
Emergency candles
Solar lanterns with USB port
Solar lights
Heated hats
Camping cookware and utensils
Insulated cold weather gloves
Ice melt
Snow shovels
Mops, brooms, dustpans
Rat & mice repellent
Rugs for RVs
Full & Queen sheets/ pillowcases/ heavy blankets
Pillows
Grocery items
Highest Need List
Gas Cards
Electric heaters
Heavy duty extension cords (50 & 100 ft)
1 lb propanes
Thermal socks toddler to teen
Insulated boots toddler to adult
Insulated overalls - all sizes
Base layers
Fire starters
Seasoned firewood
Jugs of clear kerosene
Electric blankets
Heated water hoses for RVs
Pipe insulation 2”
Insulation boards
3M outdoor duct tape
Non-perishable food
Cereal
Pop-tarts
Cook / Camp stoves
Pots and pans
Utensils
Plates and bowls
Salt and Pepper disposable
Spices
Ensure
Coolers
Electric coolers
Electrolyte / IV packets
Beef jerky/ meat sticks
Disposable plates, cups, bowls, etc.
Coffee (1 lb and instant )and creamer
Reusable grocery bags
Sugar, flour, tea, hot chocolate
Gluten free flour
Diabetic food & snacks
Gluten free food & snacks
Individual meals
Soups & stews
Rice
Dried beans
Disposable razors
Deodorant
Dental floss
Hand soap pumps
Bandaids
Neosporin
Who
we are
Foscoe Home Team is solely donor and volunteer supported, and deeply rooted in inclusivity. We are dedicated to helping rebuild after the storm.
We have a no-cost store at Foscoe Grandfather Community Center, who donated our wonderful space.
We are staffed by volunteers, and committed to providing support to all individuals in need, inclusive of all races, genders, orientations, identities, & religions.
We are a 501C3 charitable organization, based in Foscoe, NC.