Hurricane Helene – Asheville Response & Deployment
Our relief teams are on the ground in Asheville, N.C., responding to the needs of those impacted by Hurricane Helene. We are serving hot meals to affected residents and have established a point of distribution for relief supplies. Our team is actively distributing essential resources and assisting the community with down trees and debris removal during this critical time.
How You Can Help
Support Our Relief Efforts:
We need your help to continue to provide critical assistance to those affected by Hurricane Helene. The number one way you can help right now is to make a financial contribution. Donate Here
If you have been impacted by the storm and need assistance, we serve meals and distribute relief resources from 12 PM to 5 PM at:
Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack
3749 Sweeten Creek Rd.
Arden NC 28704
We are currently accepting resources from the list below. If you have a truckload, trailer, or semi-load of supplies, please reach out to us at [email protected]. We will coordinate with you directly to ensure proper logistics.
Thank you for your support!
CRI-TRAINED RESPONDERS, YOU ARE NEEDED NOW!
(If you have not completed the CRI Responder Training, see the link below to get trained.)
Deploy with Us: Register to deploy below if you have taken the CRI training!
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Questions: email [email protected]
We care deeply about the safety of the people we serve and our volunteers. To ensure the integrity and continuity of our mission, we only deploy those who have completed our Responder Training program.
This training covers everything from our mission to our protocols, so you’ll be fully equipped to help make a difference in the world. If you want to join our team, you can access our newly updated CRI Responder Training through the link below.
We can’t wait to have you onboard!
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Daily Situation Report
Friday, October 4th
We want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who donated! Today, we received three tractor-trailers full of supplies, including an incredible 40,000 lbs of sausage. And that’s not all—four more semis are expected over the next three days! Today, our teams served 1,017 hot meals, opened up for distribution, and nearly gave everything away. In addition to meal distribution, our teams are out in the community doing tree work and assisting homeowners with hurricane damage. We’re so grateful for all the support, prayers, and service! Special thanks to Somebody Cares America, Holy Smokes, Burnt Offerings, Midwest Food Bank, and Lanita Specialized LLC Offroad Motorsports & Cycle Sales for partnering with us in this critical mission.
Thursday, October 3rd
Today, we served around 600 meals. In partnership with Holy Smokes, we served smoked pork, mashed potatoes, and plenty of fresh salad and vegetables. On Friday, there will be three tractor-trailer loads of supplies on-site for the community to take.
Wednesday, October 2nd
Tuesday, October 1st
Monday, September 30th
Sunday, September 29th
Saturday, September 28th
Arrived at Base Camp: We are all set up in Perry, Florida, and ready to start serving meals to the community.
Friday, September 27th
Thursday, September 26th
Pre-Deployment Day 4: Responders are arriving by car and plane in the Charlotte area. The mobile kitchen and tool trailer arrive tonight, and we will all roll out tomorrow morning. We will set up a Base Camp at Evangel Christian Church in Perry to serve hot meals and assist affected homeowners.
Wednesday, September 25th
Pre-Deployment Day 3: As of Wednesday, our current deployment plan is to gather in the Charlotte/Ft. Mill area on Saturday and convoy together to Florida. We have available seats in our crew van for CRI Responders, or you can choose to follow in your own vehicle. We’re also in need of additional drivers for trucks and trailers. Once registered, other Responders will receive instructions on when to report to Base Camp.
Tuesday, September 24th
Pre-Deployment Day 2: CRI is deploying to the Gulf Coast to rush care and relief to those who will be affected by this storm. Now projected to be a CAT 3 or 4 Major Hurricane, we are mobilizing and need your help. CRI Responders, please email [email protected] with your availability.
Monday, September 24th
Pre-Deployment Day 1: We are ready to deploy to Helene and ask CRI Responders to let us know their availability. We need you to email [email protected]. If you can drive a trailer, please let us know. We need to hear from you A.S.A.P. We also need Responders to serve at the CRI Base in Blue Ridge, V.A. We cannot do this without you. www.criout.com
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