East Tennessee State University has joined the region to support those in critical need in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene and is sponsoring several opportunities to donate money or supplies to assist those affected by the storm:
Flood Buckets and Hygiene Kits Supply Drive
The ETSU Student Government Association, in partnership with the Office of Leadership and Civic Engagement, is coordinating a supply drive to collect flood buckets and hygiene kits. The collection site will be on the second floor of the Culp Center and open today through Friday, Oct. 4, for donations. Donations will also be collected at the ETSU Homecoming football game on Saturday, Oct. 5, at a designated tent in the tailgate area from 1 p.m. until kickoff. Learn more.
ETSU Athletics Donation Drive
ETSU Athletics will be accepting donations today until 4 p.m. in Lot 19 of William B. Greene Jr. Stadium. They have also partnered with the University of Tennessee Chattanooga to work together to collect donations at the ETSU football game on Saturday, Oct. 5. Fans can bring donations to the Food City Fan Zone in Lot 21, while bins will also be set up at the stadium entrances. The Chattanooga Athletics Department is also accepting donations this week and will deliver those to ETSU’s campus on Saturday. Learn more.
Bucs Stuff the Bus
ETSU’s “Bucs Stuff the Bus” school supply drive has expanded to include schools affected by the catastrophic flooding. They seek donations of a variety of supplies, including paper products, organizational tools, technology and arts and crafts materials. In addition to collection bins across campus, the effort will continue at the ETSU vs. Samford football game on Saturday, Oct. 12. Additionally, donations can be made through Amazon wish lists available online. Learn more.
Bucky’s Food Pantry
Bucky’s Food Pantry is seeking donations for those affected by Hurricane Helene. The pantry will utilize the existing food donation bins, located across ETSU's campus, to collect non-perishable food items to donate to our communities in greatest need. The locations of these bins are listed on the Bucky’s Pantry website. Monetary donations may be made here.
Monetary Donations for ETSU Students and Employees
ETSU has funds in place to assist students and employees who are facing hardships after the storm. Learn more about how to donate to the Buccaneer Student Crisis Fund and the Employee Emergency Assistance Fund.
Many other opportunities to give are taking place throughout the region. The Bucs Rebuild Together response page will be updated with additional information as it becomes available. Please continue checking for up-to-date resources and information.
Since its inception in 1911, East Tennessee State University has been committed to improving the quality of life for the people of the region and beyond. Central to this mission is the belief that people come first. Bucs Rebuild Together, the university’s response to the devastation from Hurricane Helene in the region, reflects ETSU’s continuing commitment to supporting our communities in times of need. Through collaborative efforts, we are dedicated to helping rebuild, embodying our core values of service, excellence and compassion. Learn more at ETSU.edu/helene.
