South Carolina State Fair donates $200,000 for Hurricane Helene recovery efforts

The South Carolina State Fair has donated $200,000 to aid recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene. The funds will be split among four organizations, with each receiving $50,000 to support disaster relief in the hardest-hit areas. The organizations benefiting from the donation include The Salvation Army branches in Greenville, Spartanburg, and Aiken, as well as Samaritan’s Purse. This support aims to assist ongoing recovery efforts for those affected by the hurricane. The South Carolina State Fair, a nonprofit established in 1869, focuses on community support and education. It has previously awarded over $5 million in scholarships and continues to engage in various charitable activities.