Lending a Helping Hand After Hurricane Helene: Sheets Laundry Club Steps Up
When Hurricane Helene devastated parts of Western North Carolina, the small town of Spruce Pine found itself grappling with the aftermath—including a critical need for basic supplies like laundry detergent. In the midst of chaos, a heartfelt plea went out on TikTok from a local, Cassandra (@CassandraWNC), asking for help.
Sheets Laundry Club heard that call for help and knew they couldn't just sit back when their neighbors were struggling. The devastation in Spruce Pine hit close to home—literally. With supply chains disrupted and resources stretched thin, they saw an opportunity to step in and make a difference, however small it might seem.
They sent 54,000 large loads of laundry detergent to Spruce Pine. That’s 54,000 opportunities for families to take care of one of life's most basic needs—clean clothes. It wasn’t just about the laundry detergent; it was about offering a little bit of comfort when people needed it most. Having clean clothes might not seem like much in the grand scheme of things, but when trying to rebuild after a storm, it’s one less worry, one more piece of normalcy.
Their decision to donate wasn’t about marketing or getting recognition—it was about the values that drive Sheets Laundry Club. Giving back is woven into their DNA. For every new box sold, they donate ten loads of laundry detergent to nonprofits across the U.S., helping those in need. When the hurricane hit, they saw a community—their community—that needed them, and they responded the only way they knew how: with support and compassion.
The impact of hurricanes isn’t just physical; it leaves emotional scars, too. While the team at Sheets Laundry Club was lucky not to be directly impacted, many of their friends in Western North Carolina were not so fortunate. They’ve seen the effects up close, and it strengthens their resolve to keep helping in whatever ways they can. Over the coming months, they are excited to launch the "Loads for Life" mobile laundry trailer—providing free laundry services for those displaced and living in temporary housing. They hope that this service will bring comfort and relief to people who need it most.
Their customers and community mean everything to them. Without their support, none of this would be possible. Sheets Laundry Club is deeply grateful to everyone who has supported their efforts, sent well wishes, and stood by them as they do their part to help rebuild. They never sought recognition—they just wanted to do what was right.
To everyone affected by Hurricane Helene, their thoughts and prayers are with you. Sheets Laundry Club is committed to being there for you as long as it takes to get things back on track. And to all of their customers and supporters, thank you for making this possible. Together, they can—and will—make a difference.
Jamie Dorman
Jamie Dorman is the Social Media and Content Manager at Sheets Laundry Club. She has been in advertising for 11 years and is passionate about keeping our clothes and planet clean with eco-conscious products. She is also an avid reader, recreational guitarist and her favorite Sheets Laundry Club scent is Sea Breeze.