• Stephanie Chastain

A Prayer Answered in Chimney Rock After Hurricane Helene

Chimney Rock, NC - In the wake of Hurricane Helene, the small mountain town of Chimney Rock, North Carolina, saw its rural communities left reeling. Power outages, washed-out roads, and downed trees meant many families went days, even weeks, without basic necessities—hot meals included.

Amid this devastation, Just the Crumbs, a nonprofit ministry based out of Sumrall, Mississippi, deployed to provide hope and nourishment to storm survivors. Led by Jason Holifield, one of their teams arrived in Chimney Rock, ready to serve. The ministry’s mission—to feed the hungry, help the hurting, and offer the hope of Jesus Christ to those affected by disaster—had never been more urgent. Their efforts fed not only storm survivors but also volunteers and Army service members who were tirelessly clearing roads and debris.

But two weeks after the storm, the need was overwhelming. As demand for meals surged, Jason’s team found themselves in a dire situation—they had run out of food. Facing this challenge, the team did what they knew best: they came together in prayer. They asked for God’s provision, trusting that He would meet the needs of the people they had come to serve.

As they closed their prayer with “Amen,” the answer arrived in the most unexpected way. Around the corner came a Salvation Army canteen, loaded with 150 extra meals, exactly what was needed to continue their mission of service that day.

The collaboration between Just the Crumbs and The Salvation Army was more than just a logistical coincidence—it was a moment of divine provision. In the face of overwhelming need, the two organizations united, bringing not just food but hope to a community still recovering from the storm’s devastation.

As Philippians 4:19-20 reminds us: “And my God will supply every need of yours according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.” On that day in Chimney Rock, this verse rang especially true, reminding everyone involved that in moments of need, faith and service go hand in hand.