How to Support Hurricane Florence Flood Victims: Local Events, Donations & Volunteer Opportunities
Hurricane Florence spared the Grand Strand major damage but dumped over 11 trillion gallons of water across North and South Carolina, flooding many local communities. More than 1,000 homes have been inundated, with numerous beyond salvage. Many homeowners lack flood insurance, leaving flood victims in desperate need of community support.
Discover meaningful ways to help below, from attending events and purchasing t-shirts to donating supplies, volunteering, or giving cash. Every contribution is deeply valued by the Myrtle Beach area.
Through Thursday, September 27
Rioz Brazilian Steakhouse offers dinner buffets for $26.95 from Sunday, Sept. 23, through Thursday, Sept. 27. Rioz donates $5 per dinner to a local hurricane relief fund.
Through Sunday, October 7
Broadway at the Beach collects donations for Waccamaw VOAD (Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster) for storm and flood relief. Drop off items daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Guest Services.
Grand Strand Magazine partners with Waccamaw VOAD to gather supplies for flood victims. Deliver items to their office at 4717 Jenn Dr., Ste. 102, Myrtle Beach, Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Thanks to Grand Strand Magazine for event details.
Thursday, September 27
SC Strong Run/Walk at Black Dog Running: Join a 1- to 4-mile group run/walk at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy food, refreshments, and raffle prizes worth over $2,000 (shoes, apparel, accessories, electronics, race entries). Donation tiers: $5 for 2 raffle tickets, $10 for 5, $20 for 12. Bid on silent auction items. 100% of proceeds benefit the ONE SC Fund for disaster recovery. Donate online here if unable to attend.
Thursday, September 27 – Sunday, September 30
Support Hurricane Florence victims by dining and shopping downtown Myrtle Beach. A percentage of purchases at participating businesses aids the Waccamaw Community Foundation. (Myrtle Beach Downtown Redevelopment Corporation)
- Jerusalem Mediterranean Restaurant & Bar
- 8th Ave Tiki Bar & Grill
- Oceanfront Bar And Grill
- Peaches Corner
- Hifi Coffee Bar
- Atlas Tap House
- Madmyrtles Ice Creamery
- ART Burger • Sushi • Bar
- Burger Paradise
- Iggy's On The Board Walk
- RipTydz
- New York Pizza
- Red Hot Shoppe
- Good Day Cafe
- Moe Moons
- Maryland Fried Chicken
- Myrtle Beach Fries
- Beach House Bar & Grill
- Tin Roof Myrtle Beach
- Boardwalk Coffee House
- Ripley's Believe It or Not!
- Family Kingdom Amusement Park
- Fun Plaza
- Myrtle Beach Thrill Rides
- Nightmare Haunted House
- Boardwalk Beachwear
- Gay Dolphin Gift Cove
- University Rock and Roll
- SkyWheel (Myrtle Beach)
- The Bowery
- The Noizy Oyster
- Gordo's Tacos & Tequila
- Duffy's at The Bowery
- The Chemist - Craft Cocktails and Modern Cuisine
Friday, September 28
Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce Blood Drive with American Red Cross, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. in the parking lot at 1200 N. Oak St. Schedule at RedCrossBlood.org. Post-hurricane blood shortages are critical. Can't donate blood? Contribute financially. Pizza by Domino's.
Friday & Saturday, September 28–29
Lakewood Grillers Cup BBQ cook-off benefits Backpack Buddies Horry County, combating child hunger with weekend meal packs—vital post-hurricane. Tasting tickets $1. Opens 5 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. Saturday. Lakewood Camping Resort, 5901 S. Kings Hwy. Call (843) 447-7383.
Saturday, September 29
Hurricane Florence relief benefit at Empire Sports Bar & Grill, 2551 Highway 17, Little River, SC 29566. Drop off cleaning supplies, bleach, toilet paper, baby wipes, diapers, hygiene items 12 p.m.–1 a.m. Event starts 2 p.m. Donations accepted anytime before.
Sunday, September 30
Pedal for a Cause: East Coast BrewBoat and Three Ring Focus offer 50-minute Murrells Inlet cruises for $15 every 30 minutes, noon–6:30 p.m. All proceeds aid Conway flood victims. Book here.
Friday, October 5
Gray Sky Revival at Hard Rock Cafe: Food drive (non-perishables), raffles, proceeds to Community Kitchen, Helping Hand, and #CAREolinas (via One SC/NC Disaster Relief Fund). Donate t-shirts too. Live music all evening.
Friday, October 5
Hurricane Benefit Concert: Harbor Worship Team at Belin Memorial UMC Family Life Center, 7 p.m. Free entry; donations for victims. 4182 Hwy 17 Business, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576. (843) 651-5099 or scottl@belinumc.org.
Wednesday, October 17
Blood Drive at Celebration Presbyterian Church, 2300 Carolina Forest Blvd. Sign up at redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time. Call Cecilia Evans (843) 520-6069.
Saturday, November 3
Fall on Broadway at Celebration Presbyterian Church: Local artists perform Grease, Mamma Mia hits; silent auction, raffles. $20 tickets benefit ministries and Hurricane Florence relief. (843) 903-0308.
Other Ways to Help
#CarolinaStrong T-shirts: United Way of Horry County, CCU, Fanatics, Waccamaw Community Foundation. 100% to Waccamaw VOAD. Crew neck here; V-neck here.
Rise Above the Storm T-shirts: Native Sons 'Florence Survivor' shirt $20 ($10 to relief). Order: shop.nativesons.com/products/hurricaneflorence.
Volunteer or Donate: Contact Waccamaw VOAD at (843) 915-5908 or disasterhelp.me. Needs: cleaning supplies, hygiene items, non-perishables, paper products, baby items.
