Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts

We invite NCFC Youth players, teams, coaches, and families to support Hurricane Helene relief and recovery efforts by making donations of needed supplies. We will deliver collected donations to trusted non-profits and agencies (e.g., Diaper Bank of NC, Operation AirDrop, Durham Rescue Mission, fire and rescue squads, etc.) who are delivering supplies to Western North Carolina and surrounding Appalachia states. Feel to organize your own collection as a team and then have a volunteer drive them to one of our drop sites or any other community drop site around the area.

Find drop times and locations below.

Items have been noted if prioritized based on the changing needs of supplies on the ground in WNC. We have partners in place to accept all items, but the most needed and useful items right now are noted below.

Needed and Accepted Donations Include - ALL ITEMS SHOULD BE NEW!

PRIORITY ITEMS

• NEW Winter Accessories and Clothing
• Socks and Thermal Socks
• Winter Gloves
• Winter Hats
• Scarves and Face Coverings
• Blankets
• Hand and Foot Warmers
• Baby and/or Personal Hygiene wipes
• Protein Heavy Non-Perishable Foods (canned beans, peanut butter, non-condensed soups with vegetable and beef; canned chicken or tuna, jerky, protein bars etc.)
• Can Openers
• Child Diapers (all sizes)
• Liquid, Ready-to-Feed Infant Formula 
• Flashlights
• Batteries
• NEW stuffed animals and toys to bring some joy to kids in the area
• PPE Equipment (gloves, protective eye gear, N95 masks)

OTHER ACCEPTED ITEMS

• Ointments (Aquaphor, A&D, etc.) 
• Baby Bottles
• Liquid, Ready-to-Feed Infant Formula 
• Ensure, Boost, other Adult nutritional drinks 
• Adult incontinence products (briefs, pads, bed pads, etc.) 
• Feminine hygiene products (tampons, pads, etc.) 
• Powdered sports drinks and hydration packs
• Bug spray 
• Sunscreen
• Trash bags
• Plastic utensils & paper products (plates, bowls, toilet paper, paper towels)
• Pet Food
• Cleaning Supplies (disposable gloves, cleaning products, disinfecting wipes, etc.) 
• Toiletries (toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash, razor, soap, etc.)
• Sanitizing wipes and hand sanitizer 

Drop Sites and Times (more locations/times will be added as confirmed)

• NCFC Youth Main Office (Raleigh): 3150 Spring Forest Rd, Suite 116 Raleigh NC
• Monday - Thursday: 11AM - 4PM
• Friday: 9AM - 2PM
• WRAL Soccer Park: 7700 Perry Creek Rd, Raleigh NC
• Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday: 4:45PM - 8PM: NCFC Youth tent between fields 3 (Horwitz) &4 (Zaxby's)
• Merrick-Moore Park: 632 N Hoover Rd, Durham, NC 27703
• Monday: 7pm - 9pm: look for the white Ford passenger van near the bathroom/shelter
• Triangle Day  School: 4911 Neal Rd, Durham, NC 27705
• Wednesday: 6:30pm - 8:30pm: look for the white Ford passenger van opposite the fields
• Durham Nativity School: 1004 N. Mangum St., Durham, NC 27701
• Thursday: 7:15pm - 9pm: look for the white Ford passenger van near the brick carport
• WakeMed Soccer Park (Cary) beginning at 5:30PM: Wednesday, October 9th
• North Carolina FC vs. FC Tulsa: Fans who bring donation will receive choice of either a free ticket, a concession voucher, or a merchandise voucher for use at this game: learn more here.
• WakeMed Soccer Park (Cary) beginning at 5:30PM: Saturday, October 12th
• NC Courage vs. Angel City FC : Donations will be collected pre-game - learn more here.
• NCFC Youth players can redeem their free ticket and learn more about other game promotions here.