Hurricane Sandy Resources: Donate. Volunteer. Get Help.

Volunteering

Help is needed in the Northern and Coastal parts of the state to sort donations and dispense meals, flashlights, and toiletries.  Jersey Shore Hurricane News has the most up-to-date information about where manpower is most needed, as well as find information about gas stations.  You can find them on Facebook here: http://www.facebook.com/JerseyShoreHurricaneNews.  The Red Cross also has a mobile app you can use to find blood donation sites.  Access it here to find out where to donate blood.  

Donating

Instantly donate $10 to the American Red Cross by texting "REDCROSS" to 90999. Donate online here. For non-cash donations, visit Jersey Shore Hurricane News for the most up-to-date dropoff locations.

FEMA and Small Business Assistance

Those affected by the storm in Atlantic, Cape May, Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Union Counties must register with FEMA in order to receive assistance.  You may register with FEMA here.  The Federal Small Business Association may be able to assist those with businesses in the affected areas.