Free or Low-Cost Emergency Food Assistance in Henderson County
Food insecurity is the condition of a family or single person not having access to sufficient food, or food of an adequate quality, to meet basic needs. Henderson County residents experiencing food insecurity have many organizations to choose from when seeking help, each providing free or low cost food for those in need.
For help determining if you live in an area serviced by Henderson County, NC click HERE. Below is a comprehensive list of emergency food assistance programs available to Henderson County, NC residents.
Henderson County Food and Nutrition Services is a federal food assistance program that provides low-income families the food they need for a nutritionally adequate diet. Benefits are issued via Electronic Benefit Transfer cards (EBT cards).
HOW TO APPLY
- Online epass.nc.gov
- Via email ESinfo@HendersonCountyNC.gov
- By Telephone 828-697-5500
- By Fax 828-697-4976
- In person during business hours
- The drop box located in the front of the building anytime
For more information, contact Gwen Saltz at 828-694-6212 or Leah Cooper at 828-694-6311.
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Fishes and Loaves receives food from a variety of sources to include local grocery stores, local farmers, local churches, community members, and Manna Food Bank in Asheville, NC, and community monetary donations.
Call 828-891-4360 for more information.
Food assistance is available to anyone who seeks help through Calvary Episcopal Food Pantry.
This pantry normally operates on a “neighbor’s choice” model, where neighbors choose from a variety of foods within specific categories. While they try to stock the most popular items, inventory can change depending on what is available from sources. Neighbors are served first-come-first served.
In addition to packaged foods, the Food Pantry also provides fresh produce, eggs, milk, and bread, as well as frozen meat, which is provide roughly 3 1/2 meals worth of food per person per week.
Call (828) 684-6266 for more information.
The Storehouse Food Pantry assists anyone with food insecurity- local seniors, singles, and families. The Food and Hygiene Pantry provides an assortment of dry groceries to singles, families, seniors over the age of 60, and those with special needs and circumstances.
Those in need should call or stop by to set up an initial interview. All documents should be brought to a client’s initial interview.
HOURS: Wed-Thurs-Fri – 9 am-2pm
If you are in need of food or essential hygiene items, please call 828-692-8300 on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, 9am-2pm. If you need food, just stop by at 1049 Spartanburg Hwy., Hendersonville, NC 28739, or call during regular hours.
The Salvation Army Hendersonville food pantry provides quality food items to households experiencing food insecurity. This program supplies critical nutrition to hungry individuals and families.
There are many ways The Salvation Army may be able to help. Please feel free to ask about the services below:
- Food Pantry
- Rent & Utilities Emergency Assistance
- Christmas Assistance
- Disaster Response
- Worship
Call 828-693-4181 for more information.
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Food Pantry is open every Thursday, from 1-3pm.
Call 828-684-6098 ext. 1308 for more information!
Pan De Vida is a partner agency with Manna Food Bank, providing food, household goods and encouragement along the way.
Email Angela Fuentes at angelafuentes@bellsouth.net for more information!
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IAM’s Mobile Pantry will provide you with free nutritious food for a week for each member of your family. Offering traditional and Latino foods.
La despensa móvil de IAM le proporcionará alimentos nutritivos gratis para una semana por cada miembro de su familia. Ofreciendo comidas tradicionales y latinas.
The IAM Food Pantry opens from 3-5:30PM every Wednesday.
Click on the link above, or call (828) 697-7029 for more information.
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Hendersonville Seventh-Day Adventist Church provides supplemental groceries and other basic needs items like blankets and clothing to individuals and families in the community.
Call (828) 692-2255 for more information!
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The Y brings fresh, healthy food to hundreds of families each month at dozens of locations in a five-county area.
Our (almost daily) mobile food markets are set up like a free farmers market at libraries, churches, doctors’ offices, and other community hubs. We ask no questions and place no limits on the amount of food each person chooses.
In addition to food, we share tasty recipes, practical cooking demonstrations, and valuable nutrition information.
For more information on dates and times, click the link above or call 828-775-7081 for more information.
The MANNA Partner Network of more than 220 nonprofit pantries, meal sites, and other community-based organizations help neighbors access free food across 16 western North Carolina.
If you are are having issues with finding a free food distribution near you, please call the Manna Food Helpline for assistance: 1-800-820-1109.
Every week New Beginning Baptist Church distributes thousands of dollars worth of food to people in need here in our local community.
Hendersonville Fresh Market
Monday – Thursday at 10:30am
Call 828-692-0777 for help or more information.
The food services at the Hendersonville Rescue Mission are quite unique in that the food is delicious and the entire public is welcome to join for a meal, not just those staying in our living quarters.
The cooks pride themselves on serving a square, hot meal that includes salad, meat and two veggies, as well as dessert, and in the summertime, you may find them outside having a cookout.
Breakfast
7:30 am….Monday-Friday
Lunch
12:15 pm….Monday-Friday
12:45 pm….Sunday
Supper
6:00pm…Monday-Saturday
Call 828-697-1354 for more information!
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St. Pauls Episcopal Community Food Pantry is open on Thursdays from 2-5:30PM. They are located within a shopping area on Chimney Rock Road just outside of Hendersonville, watch for the Marathon gas station. The pantry is located on the end of the shopping strip.
They accept Walk-Ins and provide Neighbor Choice Grocery shopping, Indoor Service, Lifting / Carrying Assistance and TEFAP.
For help please call Mary Cash at 828-642-4749.
Food justice is an important part of community justice. The Olive Branch takes donations form local businesses and uses them to fight hunger.
Whether a bar of soap, a toothbrush or a can of pork and beans, The Olive Branch has a pantry stocked with basic items that every student and their families may need. These are provided with minimal paperwork and are offered free to homeless students and their families. The Olive Branch also offers a variety of school supplies to students not only once a year, but any time they may need supplies throughout the year.
In the event a student is left out in the cold, we will help with
temporary (typically 1 or 2 nights) housing for students and their families.
Call 828-693-5499 for more information.
The Mercado de Despensas food pantry provides quality food items to households experiencing food insecurity. This program supplies critical nutrition to hungry individuals and families.
This program provides food to meet basic nutritional needs and the food pantry is open every first Wednesday of each month.
Call 828-989-2745 for more information.
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Love’s Kitchen at First Baptist Church provides a hot meal, devotion, food pantry and clothes closet for those in need.
Each week volunteers provide a hot meal, clothing, and groceries to those in need; prayer and friendly conversation are also means by which God’s love is made known.
Call (828) 693-3493 for more information.
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IAM’s Mobile Pantry will provide you with free nutritious food for a week for each member of your family. Offering traditional and Latino foods.
¿Necesita ayuda para alimentar a su familia? La despensa móvil de IAM le proporcionará alimentos nutritivos gratis para una semana por cada miembro de su familia. Ofreciendo comidas tradicionales y latinas.
Click the link above or call (828) 697-7029 for more information.
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This program covers residents of Henderson County, NC and Transylvania County, NC.
ABC’s Missions Warehouse supplies groceries free of charge to anyone who is in need. This program seeks to supply individuals and families with the foods they require to maintain happy, healthy lives.
Call 828-877-2978 for more information.
Food assistance is available to anyone who seeks help.
The Calvary Episcopal Church Pantry normally operates on a “neighbor’s choice” model, where neighbors choose from a variety of foods within specific categories. While we try to stock the most popular items, inventory can change depending on what is available. Neighbors are first-come-first-served.
In addition to packaged foods, we also provide fresh produce, eggs, milk, and bread, as well as frozen meat.
We provide roughly 3 1/2 meals worth of food per person per week.
For more information, call 828.684.6266.
East Flat Rock First Baptist Church hosts a monthly food drive through Manna Food Bank. Anyone can receive food from this ministry.
First Baptist Church Food Pantry packs the food boxes ahead of time. This allows them to run the giveaway as a drive through and you never have to leave your car.
Each month, unless specified, arrive by 10:30 a.m., as First Baptist Church will stop serving at 11:30 a.m.
Call (828) 692-0765 for more information. Call to be added you to our Call Alert system.
Caja Solidaria stocks up the mobile market with culturally relevant, mostly organic produce, meats and other healthy protein options, and whole grains to provide a Healthy Food Box service.
We currently have services for people who qualify for the Healthy Opportunities Pilot. You might qualify if someone in our household participates in Medicaid managed care, is living with a chronic health condition, and needs some help with food.
Call 828-290-9717 to learn more.
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The Food Pantry strives to provide a selection of healthy food options, including pantry staples and when available, fresh vegetables and fruits, and frozen and dairy items. Clients shop once a month for a 5-7 day supply of the food items that best suit their families.
Call (828) 625-4683 for more information, dates and locations of the Hickory Nut Gap Food Outreach.
Loving Food Resources (LFR) is a food pantry that provides food, health, and personal care items to people in 18 counties of WNC who are living with HIV/AIDS or who are in Home Hospice care regardless of diagnosis.
Call 828-255-9282 for more information.
Hendersonville Seventh-Day Adventist Church Food Pantry provides supplemental groceries and other basic needs items to individuals and families in the community. In addition to food, you can also get blankets and clothing at Hendersonville Seventh Day Adventists Food Pantry
For more information call 828-692-2255.
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