Over 200 bookstores and comic shops and thousands of store employees have been affected by Hurricane Helene. The Book Industry Charitable (Binc) Foundation and Macmillan Publishers are raising donations to help those in need. To further the impact of monetary gifts, Macmillan will match all donations up to $10,000.

According to Binc, they have already received 15 requests for help from stores located across six states.

“We are already hearing from book and comic people who are traumatized, unable to find friends and family, and without water and electricity, and we know there will be more stores in need of disaster relief as the waters recede, the cleanup begins, and cell phone signals return,” Binc Executive Director Pam French said. “We are grateful for our friends at Macmillan for their willingness to partner with us in support of bookstores and comic shops.” 

Donations can be made on Binc’s website.