VOAD: Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters

Overview

The Brunswick County VOAD is a collective group of local non-profits that assist in meeting the unmet needs of individuals and families (e.g. homelessness/emergency shelter, food, clothing, utilities assistance, etc.).

Questions about who to contact for help, how to volunteer, or how to donate items? Contact Emergency Services Volunteer and Nonprofit Coordinator Leslie Stanley for direction to the appropriate VOAD agency or county department based on your needs.

Interested in Volunteering

Thank you for your interest in assisting Brunswick County! To learn about local volunteer opportunities, please reach out to any of the agencies on this page or on the Volunteer Brunswick page.

Note: Brunswick County Department of Social Services does not currently have volunteer opportunities.

Partner Organizations to Assist with Unmet and Construction Needs

Unmet Needs

Residents who need help with paying bills, food insecurities (Food Finder tool), or require case management may contact the following:

Diaper Bank, Brunswick Baptist Association

The Brunswick Baptist Association hosts a diaper bank every Wednesday at 1041 Old Ocean Highway, Bolivia (unless it falls directly before or on a holiday). Individuals must be referred by the Department of Social Services, a pastor of a local church, or a medical office. All referrals must be made by email no later than the Tuesday before. Phone referrals will not be accepted.

The referral must include the individual's name receiving the diapers, the number of children needing diapers and their sizes, and the person who is making the referral with their complete contact information. All referrals must be emailed to Brunswick Baptist Association.

Additionally, the recipient is required to present a photo ID. More information needed? Call The Brunswick Baptist Association at 910-754-7979.

Construction

Request for Cleanup Assistance

Residents who need assistance to move debris or other needs following a hurricane can contact the Brunswick County VOAD for guidance and direction to organizations or services that may be able to help: 910-253-2589.

Legal Aid of North Carolina

  • Toll-free helpline: 866-219-5262
  • Help for seniors (60+): 877-579-7562
  • Health insurance navigators: 855-733-3711