Morgan Wallen Foundation Continues Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts With ‘HELP’ Campaign

The Morgan Wallen Foundation, in partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee, has launched the “HELP” campaign. This initiative aims to raise funds and collect food for those affected by Hurricane Helene in East Tennessee and Western North Carolina. 

There are four ways to get involved in the campaign. The first is to contribute to a food and water drive taking place from 6:00am – 7:00pm ET at West Town Mall corner of Dick’s House of Sport (7600 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919) on Wednesday, October 9. It’s important to note that MWF and Second Harvest of East Tennessee are seeking specific items of donation that will only be accepted if they meet the following guidelines:

• Bottled Water
• Pop Top Canned Food (no can opener or cooking required)
• ‘Open and Eat Now’ Food (i.e.: protein bars, crackers, peanut butter, etc that don’t require cooking)

A limited number of giveaways will be available to those who take part in donating to the cause.  

For those who cannot join the Knoxville food drive efforts in person, an online food drive is also available HERE. 

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The final two ways to get involved include helping pack disaster relief boxes at Second Harvest (331 Great Circle Rd. Nashville, TN 37228) next Wednesday (Oct. 9), or purchasing a limited-edition “HELP” t-shirt. Inspired by Wallen’s six-week Billboard Hot 100 hit with Post Malone “I Had Some Help,” this unique piece of merch features the word “HELP.” written in large letters across the front and the Morgan Wallen Foundation in the front accompanied by text that reads, “hurricane relief TN & NC.”

One hundred percent of the artist’s proceeds acquired from the shirt sales will go to the Morgan Wallen Foundation to support Second Harvest of East Tennessee and MANNA FoodBank of Western North Carolina. The T-shirt is available for purchase at Shop.MorganWallen.com.

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In addition to the upcoming efforts of the foundation, Morgan Wallen himself has generously donated $500,000 to the American Red Cross to assist victims in East Tennessee affected by Hurricane Helene. The news of his donation was reported by 

The Knox News on Monday, September 30, which was just days after the devastating storm struck the South.

“We can’t thank Morgan Wallen enough for his heart and generous $500,000 donation to impact help on the ground now in the areas affected by Hurricane Helene, including his beloved East Tennessee,” Red Cross’ National President for Humanitarian Services, Trevor Riggin, shared of his Morgan Wallen Foundation donation. 

With Wallen being a proud East Tennessee native, he took to social media to let his fans know that his loved ones in the area were not directly impacted by the hurricane. For those who were not so lucky and found themselves in the path of the storms, the “Lies, Lies, Lies,” singer offered up heartfelt words, letting them know they are in his thoughts and prayers.  

“My family in East Tennessee are safe but I know many are absolutely devastated there and in multiple states,” he wrote. “All my prayers are geared towards those tonight. Those hills and hollers are very important to me in so many ways. It is going to take a monumental effort and I am in contact with my team and others working on ways I can help.”

As of Friday, October 4, CNN reports that the death toll has risen to 213 across six states. This news means that Helene has officially been declared the deadliest hurricane to hit the United States mainland since Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Of the 213 that have been found dead, 106 were in North Carolina and 41 were in South Carolina.