by UP Staff

The damage to Western North Carolina caused by Hurricane Helene has left many without power, water, or ways to contact family and friends. Nonprofits are working quickly to collect and deliver the necessary supplies, with water, solar battery packs, premixed formula, and non-perishable pop-top foods the most in demand. Here are the restaurants collecting donations — and making donations — as part of the relief efforts. This post will be updated.

Fundraisers

1957 Hospitality
The Crunkleton, Rosemont, and Puerta will each serve specialty cocktails and donate proceeds from each to charity. Rosemont: Bee’s Knees (Bluecoat Gin, Lemon Juice, Honey, Orange Twist) and Hanky Panky (Bluecoat Gin, Sweet Vermouth, Fernet Branca, Orange Twist) benefitting Hope Mill Inc.’s hurricane relief fund. The Crunkleton: Bright Days Ahead (Blade & Bow Bourbon, Lemon, Orgeat, Yellow Chartreuse, Sugar, Soda) and New Air (Blade & Bow Bourbon, Agave, Plum Bitters, Orange Bitters, Angostura Bitters), benefitting BeLoved Asheville. Puerta: Tijuana Lady (El Jimador, Licor 43, Lime, Angostura, Montanista, Tequila Ocho, Braulio, Blanc Vermouth) and Montanista (El Jimador, Braulio, Blanc Vermouth) benefiting Do Good: High Country Disaster Relief.

Bizzy Bee, Area Farmers Markets
Local honey harvester and maker of honey-based kombucha will donate a portion of its farmers market sales to Hurricane Helene relief.

BuiltOn Hospitality
Haymaker, The Goodyear House, and Old Town Kitchen & Cocktails will give guests the option to round up on their bill and donate to Manna Foodbank in Asheville.

Brewers at Yancey
$3 from every draft pour on Friday, Oct. 4 will be donated to the Red Cross, with the donations being matched by the business.

Cheat’s Cheesesteak Parlor
A portion of sales Friday-Sunday will be donated to Piedmont Culinary Guild’s WNC Farmers Fund.

Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen
The staff at Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen will be preparing and driving meals up to Western North Carolina on Friday. Support their efforts at this link — or drop off nonperishable foods to full up the truck.

Duckworth’s, The Cellar at Duckworth’s, and Link & Pin
The restaurants will donate 5 percent of sales beginning Wednesday, Oct. 9 to Hearts with Hands. The Loft at Duckworth’s will do the same beginning Thursday, Oct. 10.

Manolo’s Bakery, East Charlotte
Sales at Manolo’s Bakery and sister concepts will benefit hurricane relief efforts in Western North Carolina and Tennessee, with 10 percent of sales being donated.

Napa on Providence, Myers Park
In October, the restaurant’s round-up campaign will benefit hurricane relief efforts. 

NoDa Brewing Company, NoDa
NoDa Brewing is leading an effort among several Charlotte breweries to can water to be distributed in Western North Carolina. 

Summit Coffee, online
In order to support the baristas at the coffee shop’s Asheville location, Summit will donate all proceeds from coffee purchased online to displaced staff. The shop in the River Arts District was destroyed in the floods.

White Duck Taco, Matthews
The Matthews location of this Asheville-born concept is hosting a raffle for a $100 gift card, merch, and mystery prize through Sunday, Oct. 8. The restaurant will donate proceeds from the raffles as well a a portion of sales to Manna Food Bank. The restaurant will also collect bottled water and non-perishables Friday-Sunday.

Supply drives

Several restaurants and bars around the city are acting as drop-off locations for supplies. Needs include bottled water, baby items such as diapers and formula, pop-top canned goods, and solar battery packs. Check with participating restaurants to determine when they are accepting donations. 

Bond Street Wines, Myers Park
The Cowfish, SouthPark
Divine Barrel Brewing, NoDa
Great Wagon Road, NoDa & Waxhaw
Hopfly Brewing Company, South End
High Tide Hospitality, multiple locations
The Loyalist Market, Matthews
Mama Ricotta’s, Midtown
Pasta & Provisions, Montford Park
Resident Culture Brewing Co.
Rosemont, Elizabeth
Supperland, Plaza Midwood
Town Brewing Company, Wesley Heights
Triple C Brewing Co., South End
Whiskey Warehouse, Plaza Midwood