NC 2-1-1
NC211 is your one-stop shop to learn about free local not-for-profit resources in Henderson County including food, shelter, and other needs. Operators are standing by 24/7 365 to provide referrals to resources near you. You can learn more by: 
- Dialing 2-1-1 from your phone
- Visiting nc211.org to search NC 211's resource database
- You will also find a short summary of resources below - please note that there are considerable additional resources available by calling 211 or going to nc211.org.
Fern Resources
Grounded Boots Relief: Grounded Boots Relief provides transportation support for healthcare workers in Henderson County who are unable to safely reach main roadways due to access issues. This service helps ensure essential medical staff can report to work when conditions prevent normal travel. Proof of employment is required and may include a work ID badge, name tag, or other reasonable verification from a hospital, clinic, or healthcare facility. Email: info@groundedbootsrelief.org. Phone: (828) 819-1444.
Food and Financial Assistance
Click: Henderson County Food Pantry List with Hours of Operation
Click: Henderson County North Carolina Food Distribution Calendar (available in English and Spanish)
Click: MANNA FoodBank Food Finder
Catholic Charities - https://ccdoc.org/ Catholic Charities helps people in need in western North Carolina. You don't have to be Catholic to be served by Catholic Charities. They offer bilingual clinical mental health counseling in English and Spanish virtually on a sliding fee scale, food and essential non-food items like diapers, toiletries, hygiene products, and pet food, disaster case management, immigration legal services, refugee services, and case management. Hours: 9-5 Mon-Fri. Phone : 828 255 0146.
Interfaith Assistance Ministries (IAM) - Location: 310 Freeman Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792, https://www.iam-hc.org/; Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9:00am-4:00pm and Wednesday, Friday 9:00am-12:30pm; Purpose: IAM offers food pantry services including hygiene supplies and clothing for all ages. Rent and Utility assistance programs are also available.
Salvation Army - Location: 239 3rd Ave E, Hendersonville, NC 28792, (828) 693-4181, https://southernusa.salvationarmy.org/henderson-polk-transylvania/; Purpose: Please feel free to contact us about the following services: Food Pantry, Rent & Utilities Emergency Assistance, Disaster Response
The Storehouse - Location: 1049 Spartanburg Hwy, Hendersonville, NC 28739, (828) 692-8300, https://www.storehouseonline.org; Hours: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am-2:00pm; Purpose: Providing food and life's most basic necessities for those in need in Henderson County, NC.
Home Repair and Housing
Henderson County Habitat for Humanity - Location: online at www.habitat-hvl.org, 828-694-0304 x105; Purpose: Provides roof repair. Please call or visit our website to see if you qualify for their home repair program. Also accepting requests to assist with hurricane recovery through their Critical Repairs Program. Hours: M-F 8:30 - 5. Phone: (828) 694-0340
Housing Assistance Corporation - Location: online at www.housing-assistance.com, (828) 692-4744 x107; Purpose: Assess damage to homes, perform home repairs. Apply for assistance in English or Spanish.
Thrive - Location: 218 W Allen St B, Hendersonville, NC 28739, (828) 697-1581, https://thrive4health.org; Purpose: Connect individuals and families experiencing homelessness to permanent housing.
United Methodist Disaster Ministry - Contact: Wwoll@wnccumc.org, Phone: (828) 558 7898. Hours: Mon- Fri 9-4. Purpose: Tree Removal, Temporary Roof Repair (e.g. tarping), Roof Repair, RV / temporary winterization. Also has propane and Kerosene heaters. Disaster Ministry focused on long-term and temporary repairs to homes to make you safe, sanitary and secure after Hurricane Helene.
Domestic Violence Shelter and Support
Safelight- For survivors fleeing violence, abuse or exploitation. 24/7 hotline available to help people with resource connection. Phone: 828 693 3840. Web: www.safelightfamily.org.
Helene Recovery Resources
RenewNC Single-Family Housing Program: North Carolina’s long-term disaster recovery effort, committed to rebuilding impacted communities stronger so they are more resilient to future storms. https://renewnc.org/. Application deadline is January 31, 2026.
The Renew NC Single-Family Housing Program is a centralized housing rehabilitation, reconstruction or replacement program that will prioritize low-to-moderate income families with seniors aged 62 and older, children, and/or disabled household members impacted by Hurricane Helene in the following 29 counties: Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Clay, Cleveland, Gaston, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Lincoln, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mecklenburg (28214), Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Surry, Swain, Transylvania, Watauga, Wilkes, Yadkin and Yancey. This program is a partnership of the North Carolina Department of Commerce and the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Multi-Agency Resource Center
LOCATION: Hedrick Rhodes Veterans Center (VFW), 900 North Main Street, Hendersonville
HOURS : Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm; Closed on Saturday & Sunday
Henderson County Disaster Recovery Partnership
United Way of Henderson County serves as the fiscal sponsor for the Disaster Recovery Partnership (DRC) of Henderson County. The DRP connects more than 50 agencies working collaboratively to address the Helene recovery needs that our community continues to face. Residents who are still have unmet needs as a result of Helene are welcome to complete a Disaster Recovery Assistance request form and a case manager will reach our to help you connect with Helene related resources. Visit the website hcdrp.org and click the "Get Help" link.
Henderson County, NC Hurricane Helene Response Information
- Home Page
- Private Roads & Bridge Repair
- Hazard Mitigation
- Helene Community Resources
- Helene Agricultural Resources
- Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Program
- Community Resources for Food, Meals & Essentials
FEMA Appeals
If you were affected by Helene, applied for FEMA assistance, and were denied assistance or under awarded, you should appeal! SBP can help you appeal for free. SPB provides free support throughout the appeals process for Home Repair, Personal Property and Moving/Storage appeal needs. A skilled associate will guide you through the process and file the appeal on your behalf. Contact SPB if:
- You applied for FEMA assistance and received an initial award or response letter.
- You owned and occupied the home that was damaged at the time of the disaster.
- Three ways to connect with our nonprofit support team for FREE assistance: Click SBPUSA.ORG/GETHELP; email FEMAHELP@SBPUSA.ORG; Call 1 (800) 276-9511
Free Legal Assistance
Pisgah Legal Services - Location: 440 S Church St, Hendersonville, NC 28792, (828)253-0406 or (800) 489-6144, https://www.pisgahlegal.org/; Purpose: Pisgah Legal Services is here to help the people of our mountain region recover and rebuild from Hurricane Helene. They also have a variety of other services. Legal staff can assist with applying for FEMA Aid and Free Assistance Clinics, Tenants/Renters Rights; Disaster Unemployment Benefits; Health Insurance through Healthcare.gov/ACA and Medicaid. Pisgah Legal full-time focus areas include: Children’s Law, Consumer Law, Elder Law, Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention, Homelessness Prevention, Health Justice, Income Security, Justice for All (Assisting Immigrants), Veterans Law, Community Economic Development, Expunction, Medical/Legal Partnership.