Our community is in urgent need. This is a moment for God's people to respond.

Many of us are ready to get our hands dirty and volunteer our time and resources to help recovery efforts. As we listen to the needs of our community and take inventory of the ways we can help, here are our opportunities to step in and support the frontline efforts of those in the counties immediately surrounding us. We are listening to their needs and channeling our help directly where it’s most needed.

*This list is updated twice daily–in the morning and late afternoon.


These are the items that we've been told are most needed right now in Carter County:

  • Batteries & Flashlights 
  • Cleaning Supplies (Bleach, Vinegar, Clorox Wipes, Sponges) 
  • Canned Food + Snacks 
  • Blankets & Pillows 
  • Towels & Washcloths  
  • Dog & Cat Food (smaller bags preferred) 
  • Large Trash Bags 
  • Dry Shampoo & Wipes 
  • Buckets & Mops 

Take supplies to this location

  • Elizabethton Parks and Rec
    300 West Mill St. Elizabethton, TN 37643

Hampton Elementary Needs 

  • Mops
  • Buckets
  • Canned Drinks
  • Boxed Juices
  • Sunscreen
  • Bug Spray
  • D Batteries
  • Flashlights
  • Extension Cords 

Take supplies to this location

Hampton Elementary
 408 US-321 Scenic, Hampton, TN 37658

Ways to Serve

Serve at Elizabethton Parks and Rec
8am-8pm (later in the evening needed most).
300 West Mill St. Elizabethton, TN 37643

  • Unload donations, sort and distribute items, and load up supplies.

Hampton Elementary School 

408 US-321 Scenic, Hampton, TN 37658

  • From 8am to 8pm at the Elementary School to assist with distribution of items at the school and in the surrounding community. Please note that Hampton Elementary will be serving meals from 12-6pm on Sunday, October 6; but will NOT be receiving donations or distributing supplies. 

These are the items that we've been told are most needed right now in Washington County:

Large Donations (Trailers, Semis and Multi-Vehicle): 

  • Directed to Bristol Motor Speedway as that site is becoming a regional hub for flood relief efforts. 
Smaller Donations: 
  • Fender’s Farm 
  • Contact Annette Buchanan (423) 426-2706 for information 
  • 254 TN-107, Jonesborough, TN 37659 
  • Cherry Grove Baptist Church 
  • Macaroni and Cheese,
  • Campbell’s Hearty Soups (Potato, Beef, Chicken)
  • Canned Chicken
  • Canned Meat (any kind)
  • *Please try to send cans with pop tops
  • Contact Cody Day (423) 483-6519 for information 
  • 104 Cherry Grove Rd, Jonesborough, TN 37659 

Ways to Serve

  • Cherry Grove Baptist Church: Loading Trucks and Building Boxes of Food
    Contact Cody Day (423) 483-6519 for information.
    Address is 104 Cherry Grove Rd, Jonesborough, TN 37659 

These are the items that we've been told are most needed right now in Unicoi County:

  • charcoal
  • personal charcoal grills
  • dry wood to burn
  • manual can openers
  • gas cards
  • toys
  • flashlights
  • batteries
  • tarps
  • small green propane canisters 

Take them to this location

Unicoi Co. Christian Church
417 Tennessee St. Unicoi, TN 37692

Ways to Serve

  • Unicoi Co. Christian Church: 8am-4pm 
  • Hosts needed for 4-hour shifts Mon, 10/7 through Sat 10/13 at Unicoi Christian Church Fellowship Hall as they receive donations and receive guests needing WiFi and electricity access. 

If You Are in Need

  • Unicoi County Care & Share is open until 6pm today. They have clothing, bedding, and hygiene items for those in need and are happy to connect folks with other needed resources. Location is 344 Carolina Ave, Erwin, TN 37650 . Check their Instagram for more information.  
  • Disaster Mental Health Strike Team 423-634-1957  
  • Disaster Distress 24/7 Helpline Call/Text 1-800-985-5990
  • NET Trans Free transportation to grocery stores, shelters, distribution centers. 423-461-8233

 

IDES

  • Volunteer with clean- up efforts in the region through IDES. Clean-up efforts start Monday Oct 7 and will extend from Elizabethton into the region.
    Register at IDES Volunteer Signup
  • There are work order request forms at FCC for those needing assistance with clean up and repairs. Contact KSmith@fcc-jc.org to get connected to help. 

NETN Volunteer Sign-Up

  • All who want to volunteer to assist with recovery efforts for the recent flooding in Northeast TN, please use this link: NETN Volunteer Sign-Up
  • After registering, you will receive a separate link requesting specific availability dates and the location(s) you wish to volunteer. So fill in your current location in the box that asks for it.

Free Laundry Services

  • Dry Clean City
  • We are offering free laundry service for those without electricity or displaced because of Hurricane Helene at the three locations in Johnson City and one location in Kingsport: 
  • 204 Sunset Drive
  • 425 W. Walnut Street (Quik Cleaners) 
  • 2112 W. Market Street (Publix Shopping Center)
  • 436 W. Center Street (Kingsport) 

Part of FCC’s operating budget is dedicated to helping our neighbors in need, but in this moment of widespread crisis in our community, it just isn’t enough. We’ve set up a brand new fund dedicated to helping our neighbors with their long-term needs as they recover from this disaster. 100% of the funds will be used in our surrounding counties that have been most impacted.  The disbursement of funds will be overseen by a team from FCC, relying on the wisdom and council of local governments and non-profits and area churches.

Give to the Relief Fund

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