Hurricane Helene Farm Relief Effort

In the wake of the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene, Farm Bureau organizations in and near the affected region are providing resources to assist their fellow farmers. States where agriculture was heavily impacted include Florida, Georgia, North and South Carolina, and Tennessee. The damage from flooding and wind is extensive and will take weeks and months to recover. New Jersey Farm Bureau members have expressed an interest in helping. See below for a list of suggestions for those looking to assist. This information will be periodically updated, be sure to check back.

Participating State Farm Bureau Relief Organizations:

Florida Hurricane Relief Fund
https://floridafarmbureau.org/news/hurricane-helene-relief-fund-open/

North Carolina Hurricane Relief Fund
https://www.ncfb.org/

South Carolina Hurricane Relief Fund
https://www.scfb.org/resources-recovery-hurricane-helene

Georgia Hurricane Relief Fund
https://www.gfb.org/storm-relief

Tennessee Hurricane Relief Fund
https://tnfarmbureau.org/tn-disaster-relief

How you can help:
-Funds can be donated through any relief initiative links listed above.
-Collect supplies (items needed include: Small bales of hay and straw bagged animal feed, fencing (including all parts to assemble), large bales, small & large generators, and kerosene heaters- other supplies not listed also being accepted-inquire within).
– Supply drop off: For NJ contributors, donation drop off locations are available; for further questions contact Melissa at NJFB.

Hurricane Relief Coordinator Melissa (609-393-7163) or email Melissaw@njfb.org.