In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina is urgently mobilizing resources to provide immediate relief to families devastated by this historic storm. Ten counties in our service area are facing severe impacts from flooding and power outages, including extensive damage to several of our local food assistance partners' facilities. The road to recovery will be long, and Second Harvest Food Bank, Feeding the Carolinas, and our partners will be there to help ensure our neighbors have the sustenance they need to navigate the challenges that lie ahead. Your financial support is crucial; every dollar you donate allows us to rapidly procure and distribute essential food, water, and supplies to meet the urgent needs of families.