Unity. Relief. Recovery.

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Born in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the Valley Hope Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit established to provide humanitarian disaster relief.

Galvanized by compassion and Faith, The Valley Hope Foundation provides Unity, Relief and Recovery - equipping neighbors to rebuild stronger, together, and helping families find hope in hardship.

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Immediate Disaster Relief

Valley Hope Foundation’s First Light Response program activates the moment disaster hits —mobilizing trucks, supplies, and teams through our regional logistics network. Working in unison with government and community partners, we ensure vital relief reaches families within hours, not days. From post-storm welfare checks to the delivery of emergency food, water, and medical essentials, we bring hope where it’s needed most.

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Aid & Food Distribution

Through our Nourish WNC program, Valley Hope Foundation distributes nutritious food and essential relief supplies to thousands of families each month. Working with our partners and volunteers, we reach deep into communities across Western North Carolina — bridging gaps in food access and bringing tangible relief where it matters most. In September 2025, we provided fresh, nutritious food to more than 40,300 people, strengthening families and communities alike.

Long-Term Recovery

Through Foundations of Hope, Valley Hope Foundation rebuilds pathways to stability for families recovering from humanitarian disaster. Working alongside cherished volunteers and partners, we’ve cleared hundreds of tons of storm debris, safely removed 28 storm-damaged homes, and repaired 14 houses, allowing families to return home. Together, we’re restoring neighborhoods, strengthening communities, and laying the groundwork for brighter days ahead.

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Help us Change Lives

We are a locally founded and operated nonprofit, and our entire team calls Western North Carolina home. We’ve witnessed firsthand the devastation—and the incredible resilience—of our neighbors in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Now, as our community rebuilds, your support can make a real difference. Every dollar you give goes directly toward material aid, rebuilding efforts, and recovery programs that help families return to stability.

We invite you to donate, volunteer, or connect with one of our local partners through the Disaster Supply Sites directory below—where together, we’re restoring hope, one family at a time.

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View fullsize Warmth this winter means more than heat — it means hope! Valley Hope Foundation is proud to announce Hope Heats WNC — helping Hurricane Helene survivors stay warm this winter through free propane exchanges for families still rebuilding.
View fullsize Small choices make a big difference. A healthy community starts with healthy habits — nourishing our bodies so we can nourish others. 🍎 Fill half your plate with fruits and veggies. 🐟 Choose lean proteins. 🌾 Go for whole grains. 🥑 Add he
View fullsize When disaster strikes, communication can be the first thing lost and the hardest thing to restore. A Family Communication Plan helps everyone know what to do and who to contact when phones or power go down. -Write down key phone numbers (don’
View fullsize Fake or Fact: Disaster Recovery FAKE: Recovery happens quickly once the storm is over. FACT: Recovery takes time — sometimes months, even years. It’s not just about rebuilding homes, but rebuilding lives. The process can be lonely and e
View fullsize The #1 predictor of recovery after a disaster isn’t supplies — its connection. In times of crisis, the strongest safety net is community. Knowing your neighbors means knowing who to call, who to check on, and who might need a helping ha
View fullsize Who knew cabbage could taste this good?! This 3-ingredient cabbage + noodles recipe is budget-friendly, quick to make, and pure comfort food in a bowl. Perfect for cozy nights or feeding the whole family on just a few dollars. Would you try this si
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View fullsize Carrots aren’t just crunchy and colorful—they’re a staple in our weekly food distributions at Valley Hope! Packed with fiber and vitamin A, they’re simple, versatile, and perfect for snacking, roasting, or blending into soups.
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Photo Gallery

People shopping for supplies at an outdoor drive-thru donation event, with tables of food and household items laid out and surrounding vehicles in the background.
People lining up to receive supplies outside a building on a partly cloudy day.
Four large blue boxes wrapped in plastic wrap stacked on wooden pallets outdoors, with a forklift and loading trucks in the background.
A Muddy parking lot in front of an Ingles grocery store with mountains and cloudy sky in the background.
Parking lot with scattered boxes and bags of items, trees in the background, and the sun shining brightly in the sky.
Four men standing in front of a military truck with supplies, including bottled water and water pallets, outdoors in a parking area with trees and other vehicles in the background.
An outdoor scene with numerous boxes, bags, and supplies, set up under a red canopy tent, with trees and a clear blue sky in the background.
Four people standing outdoors, smiling, with trees and a grassy area in the background.
Large black water storage tank on a grassy area with a hose attached. Sign on tank reads "Boil Advisory Well Water". A handwritten note below says, "Community War! Take What You Need."
Several large white and black industrial water storage tanks outdoors on a grassy area, with mountains and trees in the background under a clear blue sky.
A man standing under a newly built wooden staircase outdoors surrounded by greenery, smiling and pointing at the staircase.
People standing in line outside a food truck on a sunny day, with a brick church and trees in the background.
People organizing bottled water and supplies at an outdoor community event or disaster relief station outside a brick building.
Three men standing together at an outdoor event, smiling and posing for the camera. They are in front of stage equipment and a person in the background.
A large sheet of white paper on a table with handwritten notes in red and blue ink, listing supplies and items needed for a project, outdoors with grass, a fire hydrant, and partially visible legs and shoes of people.
Two men are working with packs of bottled water labeled Glacier Mist in an outdoor setting. One man is holding a paper, and the other is holding a bottle of water, with a truck loaded with supplies behind them.
A white propane tank with handwritten note in black and blue ink on the surface that reads: 'And no uno sent me is with me. He has not left me alone, for I always do things that are pleasing to him. John 8: ...'
Group of six people indoors, some wearing uniform jackets with a badge, one person holding a framed certificate, autumn trees visible through windows behind them.
A large outdoor donation or collection event with pallets of bottled water, boxes, and containers, with trees and mountains in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
Pickup truck bed filled with supplies including bottled water, canned goods, and camping gear at a disposal or recycling center on a sunny day.
Truck bed filled with multiple red fire extinguishers.
Outdoor garage sale with tables and bins filled with various household items, canned goods, bottled water, and people browsing and shopping.
Group of propane tanks stacked outdoors on a dirt ground, some with protective mesh covers, and some with labels. There are also a few shovels leaning against a tree, and a rusty metal container nearby.
A flatbed truck loaded with large pallets of bottled drinking water, with some bottles on the ground in front of the truck.
Two men standing in front of a red and black truck loaded with black water tanks, outdoors on dirt ground with trees and blue sky in the background.
Two men are outdoors next to large containers, one pointing at a sign that reads 'BOIL ADVISORY WELL WATER,' with a backdrop of trailers and mountains on a clear day.
A woman standing outdoors among boxes and pallets of donated supplies, smiling and waving, with trees and clear blue sky in the background.
A woman standing next to a large white board with the title 'Distribution Coordination' written at the top. The board contains handwritten notes, lists, and details about deliveries and needs, with some sections highlighted in different colors. The w
Three women smiling inside a truck surrounded by large boxes and bags of supplies, including a box labeled with pumpkins and the word 'Pumpkin'.
Group of large black garbage bags with blue 'Boil Advisory' stickers on a grassy area in front of a house and trees, with a white pickup truck parked nearby.
Two men sit and stand near a fallen tree that has crashed onto a house, with a truck nearby filled with tools and equipment, in a wooded area.
Three men standing outdoors in front of a green construction wall and a yellow staircase, holding bottles of water and smiling, with pallets of bottled water on either side.
People unloading boxes from a truck outside a warehouse.
Two men shaking hands in front of a fire truck, with chainsaw and chainsaw bar on the ground. The man on the left is dressed casually, and the man on the right is in a camouflage jacket and cap.
Two men shaking hands in front of a pickup truck with chainsaws and equipment in the truck bed, outdoors in a yard with trees and houses in the background.
Three men stand next to a trailer filled with donated supplies including boxes, a generator, and wrapped packages. They are outdoors in a parking lot with cars, trees, and industrial buildings in the background. One man is giving a thumbs up.
Two men are outdoors, one taking a selfie. The man on the left has a beard and is smiling, wearing a gray jacket. The man on the right has white hair, a beard, and is wearing a gray and blue jacket, leaning on a table with a serious expression. There
A black plastic water storage tank with a metal cage around it, placed outdoors on grass with fallen leaves. There is a blue advisory sign on the tank that reads "Boil Advisory Well Water."
A small yellow excavator demolishing a white house with a partially collapsed roof on a clear day.
People participating in a community clean-up, picking up trash and placing it in large black garbage bags in an outdoor setting with trees and a clear blue sky.
People working on the renovation or repair of a house, removing and replacing the flooring in a room with exposed wooden beams and walls.
A young person wearing a black cap, gloves, and a beige t-shirt working with tools inside a wooden frame of a house renovation project.
People working on a house renovation, exposing wooden floor framing and walls, with some windows and an open door at the back.
Six people wearing protective gear and masks standing in front of a house with construction materials around, possibly during a construction or renovation project.
People unloading and organizing boxes of food and supplies inside a warehouse.
Group of boys sorting or packing boxes of food in a warehouse or storage area.
Group of people working outdoors on a sunny day, standing and sitting near a trailer loaded with debris, with trees and a pond in the background.
Group of eleven people, including young teens and adults, standing outdoors on a gravel surface with trees and parked cars in the background. Some are holding gloves and tools, indicating a volunteer or community service activity.
Two men shaking hands in front of a white box truck with a Thermo King refrigeration unit, in a parking lot with yellow rental vehicles in the background.
Group of people walking through a cleared, grassy area with trees in the background, and a pile of debris on the left.
A large group of young people and a few adults gathered under a wooden ceiling with string lights for a group photo. Many are wearing matching blue T-shirts with a mountain and cross design.
Group of ten people, including seven boys, two women, and one baby, posing together in a warehouse or storage area with shelves, boxes, and equipment in the background.
People working inside a warehouse or storage unit, handling boxes and supplies, with shelves stocked with items and a forklift.
People sorting onions into boxes at a warehouse for a community event or distribution.
People packing boxes of food in a warehouse.
A donation box filled with various baked goods and a bag of apples, with a pink donation label attached to the side.
An overcast daytime scene with a small, damaged building labeled 'Carpet City' on the right, surrounded by dirt and debris. In the background, there are houses and a church steeple, with mountains and cloudy sky in the distance.
Debris and rubble from a construction or demolition site with a building labeled 'Carpet City' in the background, parked cars, and mountains in the distance under a cloudy sky.
Three men standing outdoors, smiling and posing for a photo. The man on the left has long blonde hair, tattoos, sunglasses, a brown shirt, and is holding a red cup. The man in the middle has a red beard, short hair, and is wearing a black shirt. The
A person kneeling in prayer at an Easter outdoor prayer station with a large wooden cross on the left, a table with an Easter banner, a sign offering free prayer, and a large blue egg decoration set up on a grassy field with mountains and trees in th
A group of people hugging at an outdoor event, with a fire truck in the background and pink, green, and yellow banners hanging above them.
People at an outdoor event with inflatable castles, surrounded by trees and mountains.
A helicopter flying in the sky above trees, with a person inside wearing a costume that has a colorful mask and rabbit ears.
People, including children, participating in an Easter egg hunt on a grassy field with a mountain and trees in the background.
People, including many children, participating in an Easter egg hunt outdoors on a grassy field under a green, wooded hillside.
Close-up of the cockpit of a helicopter with two people inside, one person is wearing sunglasses and a headset, appearing to operate the controls.
Children playing on a foam slip and slide with foam and water, outdoors on grass, with a yellow and red inflatable slide and parked cars in the background.
Outdoor Easter celebration with a large red and white striped tent, decorated with Easter-themed banners and hanging decorations, set against a backdrop of mountains and greenery.
A group of people, including children, entering a mobile book fair titled 'Books on the House' with a sign advertising free books for kids and adults, set up on a grassy outdoor area on a sunny day.
A person in a Hello Kitty costume kneels on the grass, holding hands with a young girl at an outdoor event. The girl is wearing a colorful dress with ruffled sleeves and sandals. In the background, there are tables, chairs, and other people, indicati
Children and adults gather around a fire truck at an outdoor event on a sunny day, with green hills and a blue sky in the background.
Two men hugging in front of a black helicopter on a grassy area, with trees and a partly cloudy sky in the background.
Three men standing outdoors in front of a helicopter with trees and greenery in the background. They are wearing sunglasses and casual clothes.
Construction site with an excavator demolishing a brick and wood building, debris scattered on the ground, metal and wood structures, and industrial buildings in the background.
Large group of people, including children, participating in an Easter egg hunt on a grassy field with hills and trees in the background.
A group of five people working together to install drywall on a ceiling in a room, with some standing on chairs and a ladder, using tools and measuring tape.
Five young women stand together in front of a cluttered house or shed with various items stacked on the porch, surrounded by green trees.
Group of people gathered at a road construction site, some holding balloons, taking photos, and celebrating, with yellow caution tape, construction barricades, and a wooded background.
A man standing in a wooded area holding a chainsaw.
A large group of people, including adults and children, posing for a photo inside a warehouse with shelves of boxes and equipment in the background, some smiling and others making playful gestures.