The devastation Hurricane Helene caused in our community and many others is beyond comprehension, but we are here to support our residents' immediate and long-term needs. We are working with our local agencies to respond to our Anderson County community's needs as quickly as we can.
Hurricane Relief Fund
Duke Energy started our fund with a generous contribution. Please join Duke Energy in generosity in this response. Funds will be shared with local agencies in Anderson County.
100% of your donations will help those affected by the storm in Anderson County.
Food & Hygiene Donations Needed
Drop off food and products to help community members in need. Drop-offs can be brought to United Way of Anderson County (604 N. Murray Ave. Anderson, SC 29625) during business hours M-Th 8:30-4:30 and Fridays 8:30-12:00. Please call 864-226-3438 for more information or to arrange a pick up.
Upcoming Food Distributions
We are planning several food distributions to many areas across Anderson County. The information on this page as well as on our social platforms will be updated as soon as we have the dates and locations nailed down. Volunteers are needed to help load food in cars! Call Liz 843-910-7702 or email liz@uwandsc.org to volunteer.
Volunteer Opportunities
Food Distributions: Volunteers are needed to help load cars during our upcoming food distributions (more info to come regarding dates/times/locations). Call Liz at 843-910-7702 or email liz@uwandsc.org to volunteer.
Clean-up Efforts: We also are helping connect people who want to help with clean-up to local agencies that directly work with homeowners - especially if you have tools such as chainsaws, trailers, etc. Call Zeke at 864-226-3438 ext. 109 or email zeke@uwandsc.org to get connected with clean-up efforts.
2-1-1 Helpline
Dial 2-1-1 for NON EMERGENCY requests for information. This includes locations of shelters, how to find help with food or water, and later information about FEMA and other rebuilding support efforts. Available 24/7 2-1-1, a single, easy-to-remember number. Their team is behind the scenes with local and state emergency response teams, coupled with our robust resource database, which is vital to our response efforts.
Call 211 (866-892-9211) or visit www.sc211.org to get connected to local resources and agencies who can help with your specific needs.
Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina - FREE FOOD DISTRIBUTION
This Friday, October 4th 9am to 11am at the Anderson Jockey Lot, 4530 US-29 in Belton, SC 29627.
Anderson School Dristrict 5 Meal Pick Up
Anderson Five will provide meals for anyone 18 years of age or younger on Tuesday 10/01 and Wednesday 10/02 at the following sites: Calhoun Academy, Centerville Elementary, North Pointe Elementary, Varennes Elementary, Whitehall Elementary, and Robert Anderson Middle.
Children do not have to be Anderson Five students, but meals can only be provided to those 18 years of age and younger per our agreement with the USDA. Children must also be present to receive the meal.
Each site will operate from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
