Visit our No-Cost Store. Open Every Day 9am to 5pm

At 233 Park Road, Banner Elk (at the Foscoe Grandfather Community Center).

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.

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.

Need Help?

FREE assistance is available! Here’s where to begin:

  1. 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.

  2. Pick up what you need at the No-Cost Store, at Foscoe Grandfather Community Center, 233 Park Rd, Banner Elk, NC.

  3. For a limited time, FREE MEDICAL SERVICES are available too!! North Rapid Response, in association with StarMed Healthcare, will have select services offered to the public, FREE, for a limited time. Located just across from Foscoe Grandfather Community Center, at Grandfather Campground.

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

Your generous donations are always appreciated to help fund necessities for those affected by Helene. We’ll make sure your money goes right where it’s needed most, directly impacting those in our community.

What Items We Need

With the exception of those listed below, clothes are not needed at this time.

Supplies

  • Contractor-size trash bags

  • Thermals (all sizes)

  • First aid supplies

  • Diapers size 4 and larger and baby clothes

  • Heated RV water hoses

  • Toilet paper

  • Paper towels

  • Bleach

  • Shovels

  • Brooms

  • Work gloves

  • Propane 1 lb.

  • Flashlights

  • Batteries

  • Candles

  • Solar/ battery headlamps

  • Power packs

  • Solar/ battery flashlights

  • Fans

  • Dehumidifiers

  • Generators

  • Laundry pods and small dish liquid

  • Chapstick

  • Camping lighters

  • Insulated boots (all sizes)

  • Evaporated milk

  • Toys (play dough, games, arts & crafts supplies, etc)

  • Spray bleach

  • PineSol

Grocery items

Highest Need List

  • Electric & buddy heaters

  •  Heavy duty extension cords (50 & 100 ft)  

  • 1 lb propanes

  • Thermal socks toddler - teen

  •  Insulated boots toddler - adult

  •  Insulated overalls - all sizes

  •  Dehumidifiers

  •  Fire starters

  • Seasoned firewood

  • Gas cards

  • Jugs of kerosene

  • Diaper creams

  • PopTarts

  • Kid’s breakfast cereals & snacks Electric blankets

  • Mold/Mildew remediation supplies  Nail clippers / nail kits  

  • Potato peelers  

  • Kitchen utensils  

  • Cold weather / ski gloves (not thin cotton ones)  

  • Ski bibs/ snowsuits-All sizes

  • 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.