Born in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the Valley Hope Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit established to provide direct assistance to the families and communities of the Swannanoa River Valley.
Our mission is to restore hope and rebuild lives in North Carolina and surrounding communities by providing vital assistance, fostering community collaboration, and promoting preparedness for future disasters.
The Valley Hope Foundation is seeking volunteers for aid and food distribution in our Black Mountain Warehouse. Each week we process and distribute food to between 5,000 and 8,000 families impacted by Hurricane Helene - and we need your help! Come help us sort pallets of food and produce, and serve it to the public. Our weekly scheduled volunteer hours are Tuesday from 10:00Am-3:00pm, with ample flexibility! We would love for you to come for all or part of a shift - just let us know your schedule and we can work to accommodate you. Volunteer Responsibilities: Sorting and organizing supplies & aid Loading vehicles with supplies & aid Delivering supplies Requirements: 16+ Skills Required: Be able to lift 25lbs Compassion and patience when dealing with filling families requests Be able to stand for long periods of time Be able to move, twist, and bend Communication and teamwork skills Attire: Work Gloves Close toed shoes Comfortable weather appropriate work clothing Location: 1035 Old US Hwy 70W, Black Mountain, NC 28711 To sign up for this volunteer opportunity, simply Click the blue "respond" button above to secure your spot and receive next-step instructions from our organization Please DO NOT SHOW UP IF YOU DID NOT RESPOND!
