Volunteer and Donate

Donations - One SC Fund

When the 2015 Thousand Year Flood and Hurricanes Matthew and Irma left many South Carolinians in need of disaster assistance, generous donations made to the One SC fund helped meet their needs. Like those previous disasters, Hurricane Florence has the potential to cause severe damage across the state, generating immediate and long-term needs for citizens. These needs must be met effectively and efficiently. As donated products for disaster relief require transportation, warehousing and distribution, the most effective way to give is to make a monetary donation through the One SC fund.

The One SC fund is used to support nonprofit organizations providing relief and recovery assistance to South Carolinians impacted by natural disasters. These organizations will use your donation to purchase items required to meet the needs of disaster survivors.

We also encourage you to donate locally to food pantries, faith-based organizations and other nonprofits. If you wish to make a direct donation, contact any of the South Carolina Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (SCVOADs) listed at the bottom of the page.

Volunteer Services

Thank you for your interest in volunteering to assist those impacted by Hurricane Florence. The state of South Carolina is asking volunteers to NOT SELF-DEPLOY, as unexpectedly showing up to communities impacted by the hurricane will create an additional burden for first responders. Many volunteer opportunities require specialized training, and we want to ensure all volunteers are safe during recovery operations.

We recommend that you consider volunteering within your own networks or GET AFFILIATED with a voluntary organization active in disasters. To find local volunteer opportunities, contact any of the South Carolina Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (SCVOADs) listed below.

If you are not affiliated with a group and would like to volunteer, please register at VolunteerSC.org. The site, maintained by the United Way Association of South Carolina, matches volunteers with appropriate opportunities to help once officials assess the storm damage.

We encourage you to be patient as you wait for notification of an opportunity to volunteer. The need for volunteers will continue for months and possibly years after the disaster.Once public officials and disaster relief organizations identify the specific unmet needs, you will be contacted.

Clothing

We are not directly accepting used clothing items. However, we are requesting that any in-state clothing donations be taken to a charitable organization within your community.These organizations already have the resources to make the best use of clothing donations.

Food

We are requesting that South Carolina citizens take collected food items to local food banks or other charitable organizations. These local food banks and organizations work with us and will distribute food to the survivors in South Carolina and other impacted areas. If you will be conducting a food drive for disaster relief, please contact the South Carolina Food Bank Association to get information on most-needed items.