Disaster Relief Grant Program
AKF, the nation's only rapid-response system that provides emergency financial assistance to people in the kidney community affected by a natural disaster, has activated its Disaster Relief Program in six states impacted by Hurricane Helene, which made landfall on Sept. 26.
Find resources for kidney patients affected by Hurricane Helene
The American Kidney Fund's Disaster Relief Program is the nation's only rapid-response system that provides emergency financial assistance to dialysis and recent transplant patients affected by natural disasters. Disaster relief grants help patients with low incomes replace lost medications and kidney-friendly foods (which may be spoiled due to power outages), pay for temporary housing and transportation to treatment, and replace clothing and personal essentials lost due to the natural disaster or the need to evacuate with little to no notice.
For information about the Disaster Relief Program, speak with the social worker at your dialysis center or call AKF at 800-795-3226.
Financial donations are requested; 100% of donations will be used to assist kidney patients affected by natural disasters.