The NFL and its organizations always do a great job of stepping up in times of crises and offering assistance. That has proven to be the case yet again in the wake of Hurricane Helene and its devastation from Florida through North Carolina.
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On Monday, the league announced that $8 million had been contributed to support the communities impacted by the storm. Four franchises rallied together to offer their help.
The Carolina Panthers and the David and Nicole Tepper Foundation led the way with a substantial $3 million in assistance. Their generous donations are aimed at providing both immediate relief and long-term support in the Carolinas, offering a beacon of hope in the midst of the devastation.
Arthur Blank was among the NFL owners who offered their assistance towards the Hurricane Helene relief efforts. AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack
The Atlanta Falcons, through the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, provided $2 million to the World Central Kitchen. The contributions will go towards emergency meals in the Georgia area.
Another $1 million each was dealt out from the Houston Texans and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers through the Glazer family. Both will go towards local help within their areas. The NFL Foundation will also add $1 million to the pot to support relief efforts.
"Our hearts go out to all of those impacted by Hurricane Helene, and the NFL is committed to doing our part to help the affected communities recover," said NFL Vice President of Philanthropy and Executive Director of the NFL Foundation Alexia Gallagher in a statememt. "The NFL is privileged to play a vital role in communities across the country, and we are proud to work with the Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, Houston Texans and Tampa Bay Buccaneers to provide critical resources and support to those in need."
Hurricane Helene is expected to see a price tag of $20 billion and potentially upwards of $34 billion in economic cost. Between $15-$26 billion of that is in property damage, stretching from Florida and through the Carolinas and its surroinding areas. At this point, there have been more than 100 deaths associated with the storm.
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