Upstate South Carolina Relief Resources
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, our thoughts and prayers are with everyone who has been affected by this devastating storm. At MAU, we are fully committed to understanding the challenges faced by our community and providing unwavering support to every member of our MAU family during these trying times.
If you are in need of assistance, we’ve gathered some resources to help connect you with disaster relief in your area.
The page will be updated daily, so be sure to check back for the latest information.
Emergency Service to request information to finding the most current information on Food, Water, Shelter or any other non-emergency services.
Greenville – 864-467-2680
Anderson – 864-760-1464
Spartanburg – 864-595-5367
State’s Public Information Phone System are available 24 hours a day for as long as needed.
Hurricane Helene Hotline: 1-866-246-0133
Shelter Resources
United Way 211:
Just dial 2-1-1 for non-emergency assistance
Find Open Shelters and Disaster Relief Services
If an emergency has forced you to evacuate your home, or disrupted your access to essential services, the Red Cross may be able to help.
https://www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services/find-an-open-shelter.html
Emergency Shelters – South Carolina Emergency Management Division
Hillcrest High School
Glenwood Baptist Church
Kirby Memorial Baptist Church
Crosswell First Baptist
St John’s Lutheran Church
College Street Baptist Church
Food/Meal Resources
United Way 211:
Just dial 2-1-1 for non-emergency assistance
Emergency Service to request information to finding the most current information on Food, Water, Shelter or any other non-emergency services.
Greenville – 864-467-2680
Anderson – 864-760-1464
Spartanburg – 864-595-5367
Financial Stability | Poverty Prevention | Neighborhood Impact
Free Community Lunch Redemption Church will be providing hot meals, water and charging station
12pm – 3pm
Upstate Circle of Friends Drive Thru Meal Distribution
29 Ridgeway Drive,
Greenville, SC 29605
10/2 Starts at 3pm First come First Serve
Rocky River Baptist Association (RRBA) Union #3 Churches is hosting “Feeding Our Community & Prayer” at Evergreen Baptist Church
1305 Evergreen Road,
Anderson, SC 29621
Wednesday: 5:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Anderson, SC
Meal Pick up 11 am – 12:30pm (18 and younger)
Calhoun Academy: 1520 E Calhoun St, Anderson, SC 29621
Centerville Elementary: 1529 Whitehall Rd, Anderson, SC 29625
North Point Elementary: 3325 N Hwy 81, Anderson, SC 29621
Whitehall Elementary: 702 Whitehall Rd, Anderson, SC 29625
Varennes Elementary: 1820 US-29 BUS, Anderson, SC 29626
Robert Anderson Middle: 2302 Dobbins Bridge Rd, Anderson, SC 29626
Oct. 2 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Shoally Creek Elementary School
Spartanburg, SC
Oct 2. from 11 am – 1:30 pm
Broome High School
Spartanburg Water will be offering a drive-through water fill station on October 2, 2024 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at our Collection & Distribution Complex
301 South Ave,
Spartanburg, SC 29306
The station will be accessible using the South Entrance to the complex. Participants are asked to bring their own containers to fill.
Spartanburg, SC
Spartanburg County EM
1875 East Main St, Duncan, Street 29334
Pull into main entrance and follow National Guard directions (open daily form 8am-8pm)
District 7 Spartanburg High School and Pine Street Elementary
Boxed hot meals on Wednesday, October 2.
Pickup will be open from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm (or as long as supplies last)
Academic Technology and Wellness Academy (ATWA)
122 E Robinson St,
Gaffney, SC 29340
Giving away non-perishable food, meal prep
Gaffney, SC
Midway Baptist Church
153 Midway Rd,
Gaffney, SC 29341
Food Pod – Food Giveaway (2 boxes food and water) until 5pm daily
Benjimin E Mayes Community Center
850 Sunny Acres Rd,
Pacolet, SC 29372
Open 10/2 from 10am-2pm with lunch served at 12pm and bottled water available.
Campobello, SC
Spartanburg County EM
9070 SC-11,
Campobello, SC 29322
Follow national guard directions (open daily from 8am-8pm)
First Baptist Blacksburg
121 W Cherokee St,
Blacksburg, SC 29702
Food Pod – Food Giveaway (2 boxes food and water) until run out (estimated 2pm daily)
Medical Resources
For medical emergencies please dial 911
Medical needs shelter, call the DPH Care Line at 1-855-472-3432
United Way 211: Dial 211 for non-emergency assistance
Bon Secours Wellness Arena
650 N Academy St,
Greenville, SC 29601
Operating 24/7 Medical Needs Shelter
Concord Baptist Church
St Lukes Free Medical Clinic
Spartanburg – VCOM Physicians and Students will have our mobile unit at St. Luke’s starting 10/02 & 10/03 seeing those who already have a scheduled appointment at St. Luke’s and additionally anyone else who is in need of care (9am-3pm).
We will also have a food truck offering free food for the first 120 people that are in need of a meal. Insurance is not required.
Spartanburg Urgent Unmet Needs Line
Urgent unmet needs line for citizens who cannot get out of their yard, cannot get their critical medications, etc 864-860-1644
Special medical needs shelter (for O2 dependant citizens)
365 Hodge Dr, Spartanburg, SC 29303 – must bring own concentrator
Clean Up Resources
Greenville SC Gov Recovery Info & Resources: https://greenvillesc.gov/AlertCenter.aspx
Residents can use the Damage Assessment tool in the SC Emergency Manager app to report property damage to authorities. Download the app on the App Store and on Google Play: http://onelink.to/dn92rx.
United Way 211: Just dial 2-1-1 for non-emergency assistance
FEMA Disaster Relief Application or by calling 1-800-621- 3362 or by using the FEMA App: https://www.disasterassistance.gov/DAC-RI/en/assessment/captcha
Power and A/C Resources
Hope Remains Youth Ranch
1771 John Dodd Rd, Wellford, SC 29385
Power to charge, shower, washer & dryer.
Monday – Friday 8 am – 5 pm.
330 Pelham Rd, Greenville, SC 29615 at Ripple Fiber –
Wednesday, October 2 through Friday, October 4
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Greenwood County at 528 Monument St., Greenwood, SC 29646
T-Mobile Teams (during business hours)
Benjimin E Mayes Community Center
850 Sunny Acres Rd, Pacolet, SC
Open 10/2 from 10am-2pm with lunch served at 12pm and bottled water available
Mt. Moriah Baptist Church
445 S. Church St., Spartanburg, SC 29306
Each day from 9:00am-4:30pm for charging devices and wifi connectivity
USC Upstate Hodge Center
Water Resources
Hope Remains Youth Ranch
1771 John Dodd Rd, Wellford, SC 29385
Power to charge, shower, washer & dryer.
Monday – Friday 8 am – 5 pm.
Spartanburg Water will be offering a drive-through water fill station
October 2, 2024 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at our Collection & Distribution Complex
301 South Ave,
Spartanburg, SC 29306
The station will be accessible using the South Entrance to the complex.Participants are asked to bring their own containers to fill.
Additional Resources and Services
Spartanburg 911 is down for an indefinite amount of time.
Until it is restored, call 864-596-2076 for life safety needs.
Canvas Boutique Salon
1398 Boiling Springs Rd,
Spartanburg, SC 29303
10am-5pm – Free shampoo, blowout, and style to anyone without power
Modest Needs
Unexpected or emergency expenses that an individual or family living paycheck-to-paycheck could not possibly afford without a short-term hand-up.
Examples of past assistance: medical care not covered by insurance, repairing or replacing a major appliance, required
https://www.modestneeds.org/mn/for-applicants/grants/self-sufficiency-grants
The MAU Cares Program is designed to assist MAU employees and members of the community in times of crisis. MAU Cares offers financial assistance to those in need of help.
https://mau.com/cares-submission/