Free & Low-Cost Emergency Food Assistance in Buncombe 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. Buncombe 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 Buncombe County, click HERE. Below is a comprehensive list of emergency food assistance programs available to Buncombe County, NC residents.
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 counties. MANNA food bank can help finding a local food pantry and applying for food stamps.
Call 1-800-820-1109 for locations & hours of operation.
Bounty & Soul provides access to nutritious, culturally relevant food through weekly community markets. Three times a week, we do cooking demos and kids activities, share local foods from local farms, provide fresh produce and other healthy staples, and create a healthy experience of community connection. All are welcome!
Call (828) 585-7835 or visit the website for locations & hours of operation.
*Spanish Speaking Services/Servicios de habla hispana
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.
Every Thursday, hot meals are served at the Kenilworth Center. Anyone can come and select a meat or vegetarian entrée. Typically a meal includes protein and vegetables.
Loving Food Resources also provides one-time-only emergency boxes that contain nutritious food, personal health care products, and personal protection items such as masks and hand sanitizer.
Call 828-255-9282 for more information.
SVCM works in Oteen, East Asheville, Swannanoa, Black Mountain, Montreat and Ridgecrest with TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program), American-grown food given to supplement the diets of low-income people. To participate one must provide name, household size, receive FNS benefits or qualify by income. All information is self-declared, kept confidential. No proof of ID, income or residency are required.
Call (828) 669-9404 for more information.
If you are in need of support, there are many ways The Salvation Army may be able to help.
Contact the Salvation Army about the services below: Food Assistance, Soup Kitchen, Clothing and Furniture Vouchers, Shelter, Community Center, Youth Programs, Emergency Rent and Utility Assistance, Christmas Assistance, Disaster Relief.
Call 828-253-4723 for more information.
From 8:30-10:00 am Tuesday Mornings, Foster Adventist Church provides a to-go breakfast, drive-through food distribution,
adult & child clothing rooms, and showers.
Call Foster Church at (828) 274-2014 ext 316 for more information.
FOOD FOR FAIRVIEW is a local food pantry serving Fairview, N.C. and the surrounding community. They are a “Client’s Choice” food & hygiene pantry, in which families receive individual attention from volunteers in selecting food and hygiene products.
For more information, call 828-628-4322.
The Biltmore Church of God provides a food pantry for individuals and families in the community who need support meeting their basic nutritional needs.
This program provides free nutritious food. The food pantry is held every week on Wednesdays from 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center.
Call 828-274-7351 and check the website to get more info.
WCRM serves warm meals every day to anyone in need, with lunch on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 12:00 PM and Dinner served daily at 4:30 PM at 225 Patton Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801.
For more information, call 828-254-0471.
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The Mobile Food Markets visit dozens of locations each month, pairing free healthy food with tasty recipes, practical cooking demonstrations, and valuable nutrition information that’s easy to understand.
This program distributes free, healthy produce with no questions asked, teaches good nutrition habits and offers cooking demonstrations and tips.
Call 828-775-7081 or visit the website for Mobile Food Market dates and locations.
*Spanish Speaking Services/Servicios de habla hispana
Zephyr Hills Free Will Baptist Church’s food pantry serves on the 2nd Thursday of the month, for everyone from low income families, single parents, senior citizens, unemployed individuals, disabled veterans, working poor, and anyone else in need of our assistance.
Call 828-253-5487 for more information, dates and times of Food Pantry.
The Grab n’ Go Pantry at Emannuel Lutheran Church aims to help the community by providing fresh produce, meat, veggies, and other goods for those in need.
Services Offered:
– Food Pantry
– Fresh Foods & Meat
– Contactless Drive-Up
Email for more information on the Grab n’ Go Food Pantry at foodpantry@elcsmail.org.
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Asheville First Church of the Nazarene Food Pantry provides as much free food as your Asheville-based family needs, and is open every other weekend from 8-9AM.
Call (828) 253-2095 for more information.
For more than 20 years, the Family Resource Center at Emma has been a hub for the families in the community. Each year, more than 300 families access resources through a food pantry, SNAP applications, emergency financial assistance, community referrals, and parent workshops.
For more information please call 828-259-9717.
*Spanish Speaking Services/Servicios de habla hispana
The Victory Fellowship Worship Center food pantry provides quality food items to households experiencing food insecurity. This program supplies critical nutrition to hungry individuals and families.
Call 828-243-3088 for more information.
Biltmore Church of Christ’ food pantry services include food to meet basic nutritional needs.
Our friendly staff and guided through the registration process and selecting your choices of fresh produce, breads, and/or desserts. While you wait for your food box to be filled, join us for a cup of coffee and fellowship while our volunteers work in the back.
Call (828) 702-8709 for more information.
The 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.
Call 828-329-9111 to get more info.
BeLoved Asheville runs multiple street pantry boxes through out the city for struggling citizens.
This program provides food to meet basic nutritional needs
There are currently 15 pantry locations (more coming soon).
Call (828) 571-0766 or visit the website for food pantry locations or for more information.
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