Food, Water & Supplies

A county supported GIS-based map (geographic information systems) of available locations for food and water distribution, road closures, shelters and cell towers. Link to Resources Map
Crowdsourced Resource Map with 400+ data points: https://helenehelpasheville.ushahidi.io
Excel sheet of multiple resources Appalachia-Wide Hurricane Helene Resources
Matthew 25 collected map of resources: Link to resource map
Extensive list of resources and information by county: Link to webpage
Congressman Edwards list of daily resources Link to press releases
Needs and Offers Request forms Link to source

Buncombe County and City of Asheville Official Distribution sites.

Food, bottled drinking water, and bulk water for flushing (please bring your own containers, like ½ gallon buckets and water totes) are being distributed throughout the area. Please see below the City of Asheville and Buncombe County at the locations and times:

Sky Lanes Bowling Alley, 1477 Patton Avenue, Asheville - 9a.m. - 7p.m.
Black Mountain Ingles, 550 NC-9, Black Mountain, 28711 - 12p.m. - 4p.m. (weekend hours noon - 6:20pm)
Ingles, 225 Charlotte Highway - 12p.m. - 4p.m. (relocating from Fairview Elementary and AC Reynolds Middle)
Swannanoa Ingles, 2299 US 70, Swannanoa - 7a.m. - 7p.m.
Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center, 121 Shiloh Road, Asheville - 9a.m. - 7p.m. (no bulk water for flushing)
Pack Square Park, 70 Court Plaza - 9a.m. - 7p.m.
Buncombe County Sports Park, 58 Apac Dr., Candler - 7a.m. - 7p.m.
980 Brevard Rd in the At Home store parking lot - 9a.m. - 7p.m.
85 Tunnel Rd in the Innsbruck shopping center parking lot - 9a.m. - 7p.m.

COMMUNITY CARE STATIONS (shower/laundry/toilets)

Community Care Stations provide space for the public to shower, do laundry, use the bathroom, access cell towers and WiFi, get potable and non-potable water, and access counseling services. They are open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Hot meals are offered at each Community Care Station at lunchtime and dinnertime. Please bring towels, shower shoes, and toiletries if possible; otherwise, items will be provided.

Fairview Ingles (ADA Accessible) (relocated from AC Reynolds)
225 Charlotte Highway
Swannanoa Ingles (ADA accessible)
2319 Hwy 70, Swannanoa
Morgan Hill Baptist Church (ADA accessible)
594 Barnardsville Hwy., Weaverville, NC 28717
At Home store facility (old Kmart) (ADA accessible)
980 Brevard Rd., Asheville
Big Lots (ADA Accessible)
85 Tunnel Road, Asheville
Buncombe County Sports Park (ADA accessible)
58 Apac Drive, Asheville
Bethel United Methodist Church (ADA accessible)
1056 Riceville Road
Owens Pool Comfort Station (ADA accessible)
117 Stone Drive

Also located at AC Reynolds High School, Novant Health will have a community care cruiser on-site available daily at this location. They will offer urgent care services, including connections to obstetric and pediatric care, as well as a mobile pharmacy. ADA-compliant showers are also accessible at this location in the Red Cross section. These medical resources will be available to all patients at no cost.

ADA showers are located at the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center, Buncombe County DHHS at 40 Coxe, AC Reynolds High School, Swannanoa Ingles, 980 Brevard Road, Bethel United Methodist, Owens Pool, and Buncombe County Sports Park

Free vaccines from Buncombe County Mobile Team:

Tuesday and Friday – Noon -6 p.m. – Swannanoa Ingles Community Care Station and Tunnel Road Community Care Station.
Wednesday – 11 a.m.-4 p.m. – Big Ivy Community Center
Thursday – 2-5 p.m. at the Bounty & Soul market at the former BiLo in Black Mountain

EBT / FNS / SNAP

10/26: While D-SNAP Registration is closed, if you feel you or family might qualify for FNS, you can get more information here: https://www.buncombecounty.org/governing/depts/publicassistance/foodassist.aspx or the SNAP program here: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/child-and-family-well-being/food-and-nutrition-services-food-stamps/simplified-nutritional-assistance-program-snap

Get the most out of your EBT/SNAP at local farmer’s markets with double tokens. Per Asap (https://asapconnections.org/find-local-food/farmers-markets/): “Many farmers markets throughout the region accept SNAP/EBT. Some also offer SNAP incentive programs like Double SNAP or Double Up Food Bucks…Double SNAP for Fruits and Vegetables is a SNAP incentive program at participating farmers markets in Western North Carolina. As a SNAP customer, when you swipe your EBT card for any amount, you will receive that amount in SNAP tokens as well as up to $20 in additional Farm Fresh Bucks, which may be used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at market.” In addition to fruits and vegetables, tailgate markets also often feature eggs, cheeses, meats, fermented foods and bread that SNAP tokens can be used to purchase.
Check the link above to verify which markets near you accept EBT and participate in Double SNAP.

Thanksgiving meals

Thanksgiving Meal and Supply Distribution!

Date: Wednesday, November 27

Time: Noon - 4 PM

Location: Drive-Thru Only, Hearts with Hands Warehouse. Exit 55! 850 Warren Wilson Road, Swannanoa, NC 28778.

To register your family, visit heartswithhands.org or call 828-667-1912 by Monday, November 25, at noon.

What to Expect: Free Thanksgiving Meal: Each registered family member will receive a complimentary meal, including turkey, sides, desserts, and drinks.

Supplies Available: A variety of essential items will be provided, including:

• Cleaning products

• Hygiene kits

• Paper products

• Non-perishable food boxes

• Baby supplies

• Pet supplies

• And more!

Important Notes:

• The event is drive-thru only.

• You do not need to have all family members present to receive supplies and food, as long as you are registered.

Hosted By: Hearts with Hands, made possible by donors to the WNC Helene Relief Fund.

Eblen Charities is doing a thanksgiving meal distribution on November 27. Registration is at https://www.eblencharities.org/giving-thanks-at-thanksgiving-2/

Food Pantries

YMCA of WNC Community Health Mobile Food Markets

Our team has been working hard to return back to scheduled Mobile Food Markets, and we're excited to have a schedule set for next week! Please join us to get self-care items, household supplies, and fresh produce at no-cost. These markets are always open to all, no questions asked!

Tuesday, November 19: Mills River Parks & Recreation 2-3 p.m.
Wednesday, November 20: NC Cooperative Extension - Madison County 2-3 p.m.
Thursday, November 21: Woodfin YMCA 2-3 p.m.
Friday, November 22: Haywood Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine Group, P.A. 1-2 p.m.

These markets will have fresh produce as well as shelf-stable goods at no cost. In addition, distributions of water and shelf-stable food are happening daily at the Asheville Y, Corpening Memorial Y, and Reuter Y. All are welcome, no questions asked.

Manna Foodbank Free Food Finder Tool - be sure to verify as some information has not been updated as of 10/30 (i.e., there is no longer a distribution at WNC Farmers Market).

First Baptist Church, 5 Oak Street, Downtown, 12pm and 5 pm. Food pantry (enter through Charlotte side) and clothes closet open 10/29 and 10/30 11-1pm and then every Thursday from 11-1pm, thereafter (Source: volunteer on ground 10/28).
Urban Dharma currently maintains a small food pantry, open to all, at Oasis Church of Asheville, 150 Westwood Pl, West AVL, from 3-6pm most days. Spanish-speaking supported. Outside and available daily are fresh and nonpotable water tanks (Source: signage/visit 10/27).
Mother Grove Goddess Temple maintains the Belly Basket, a small community food and supply pantry that is open to all. Contact them via the contact form or message on Facebook if you have needs they can help with or wish to make a donation (Source: volunteer on ground 10/28).
Bounty & Soul “Produce to the People™ provides equitable access to nutritious, culturally relevant food through weekly community markets”. Cooking demos and kids activities, local foods from local farms, fresh produce and other healthy staples, creating a healthy experience of community connection. “All are welcome!” They are currently throughout the Asheville area during the week, including Black Mountain and Swannanoa. For more information see their Market Schedule.

Open Restaurants

Google Doc of open restaurants. Use tabs at top (phone) or bottom (computer) to toggle through genres and options LINK TO DOC

Always Asheville list of open restaurants and businesses https://always.exploreasheville.com/article/what-is-open-in-asheville

ASHEVILLE HUBS

Central/Downtown

23 Hamilton St. Asheville, M-F 11am - 1pm, Eblen Charities is providing gasoline vouchers, warm winter clothing and other essential items such as hygiene and cleaning supplies, menstrual products, diapers, etc. They continue to help people with rent and mortgage assistance, medical needs, and other essential items. Currently, donations are not being accepted by Eblen. (added 10/16, county approved)
Asheville YMCA The downtown Asheville YMCA is distributing food and essential relief items to the public outdoors from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. WiFi and charging available. This location is accepting donations of water, nonperishable food, and toiletries.

Asheville offers free outdoor group exercise classes to the public each day. Vinyasa Yoga on Tuesday and Thursday at 9:45 a.m., Athletic Conditioning on Wednesday and Friday at 8:30 a.m., and Zumba on Tuesday and Thursday (starting next week) from 4-4:45 p.m.

Daily 9:30am-4pm. First Baptist Church (5 Oak St., Asheville, NC 28801).

Offering laundry, showers, hot lunches, groceries, baby items, blankets. https://www.facebook.com/firstbaptistavl
Verified today (10/18), they are offering laundry onsite. Website states, "We are also providing community shower trailer with laundry units, thanks to the generous support of the Raleigh Baptist Association. These units are available 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the church while water lasts." Also, "We have portable toilets on site. Cellular service and limited wifi is available from our parking lot."

The VOWL bar (63 N Lexington Ave) will continue to run as a small (free) distribution site Mon-Fri from 10am-4pm. DSSOLVR taproom is now open for business on limited days. We will take donations and will remain open to the public to pick up what they need as long as we can and have donated supplies (updated 10/27, source: general manager)

Resource inventory: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-8QB7_eNsOIP75TKaUoMFid2OkxPvR0AisDuMU3UxPo/edit?gid=0#gid=0
Cross Streets: Downtown , N Lexington, Pink and Black building across from Mela
Contact info: Erick Gonzalez, 8033226072, Erick@dssolvr.com

ASHEVILLE - 10/29 and ongoing. Mon-Fri 10am-4:00pm. Jewish Family Services (JFS) (53 South French Broad Avenue, Suite 100 Asheville, NC 28801, across from United Way)

Food, water, and other supplies such as propane, diapers, and feminine products. Please use this resource to meet any needs you may have and invite your friends and neighbors to do so as well. This is open to the whole community. JFS can also receive and distribute supply donations, should you know anyone bringing donated supplies into the area.

10/30 and ongoing: Mercy Chefs @ First Baptist Church, 5 Oak Street, Downtown, 12pm and 5 pm. They also have around the other side of the church a food pantry and clothes closet open 10/29 and 10/30 - every Thursday from 11-1pm thereafter (Source: volunteer on ground 10/28).
10/28 and ongoing: Dilbar, 5 Biltmore Ave (Downtown) - Indian food, downtown, free hot meals served up outside (also open for regular service inside with special meal pricing) 12:30 - 4pm daily. Source: Instagram
10/28 and ongoing: Luminosa, 20 Battery Park Ave (Downtown) - free daily lunches (also open for limited dinner service with all proceeds from signature non-alcoholic beverages going to relief efforts). Source: Edible Asheville and Instagram
10/24 and ongoing: Mercy Chefs @ The Rock Church, 273 Monte Vista Dr. (Candler) - Dinner 5:00pm
10/24 and ongoing: World Central Kitchen @ Wesley Grant Community Center, 285 Livingston Street, 12-2pm
10/21 and ongoing: Rosetta’s Kitchen. 68 N Lexington Ave. Sat, Sun, Mon, and Tues only. 12:00-4:00pm. Cooking and serving donated food. If you’re coming to eat, please bring your own plate/bowl/utensils if you are able to. Selling vegan options. Source: Facebook page.

ASHEVILLE - 10/4 and ongoing, every day while supplies last. 1:00-5:00pm. Blackbird Restaurant (47 Biltmore Ave Asheville, NC 28801). Chili & Corn Bread, diapers, wipes, toothpaste, water, soap, first aid products, lotion, feminine products and more.
10/22 and Ongoing–New Belgium Brewing Co (21 Craven St)--refill reusable containers at filtration station, Tuesday-Saturday 12:30pm - 6:30pm
10/9. 10am-5pm. Asheville YMCA. 30 Woodfin St. Asheville, NC 28801. 828-210-9622
10/7 thru 10/11. 10:30am to 5:00pm. Emmanuel Lutheran Church. 51 Wilburn Pl. Asheville. Food and water distribution. Sanitary supplies. (Source: 10/5, Emmanuel Lutheran Church)
10/7, 10am to 4pm. Pisgah Legal Services. 62 Charlotte St. Water available. *Bring your own containers. Also available: In-person assistance with filling out FEMA applications. Walk-in; first come/first served. (Source: 10/4, pisgahlegal.org/fema)
10/4 and ongoing. M-F. 9:00am to 2:00pm. Jewish Family Services, downtown Ashevile, 53 South French Broad Avenue. Water, food, and other supplies such as propane, diapers, and feminine products. (Source: 10/4, JFS)
10/4 2pm to 5pm. Asheville High School. 419 McDowell St. Free water. Also: cleaning supplies, baby supplies, toiletries. (Source: 10/4, Facebook page.)
10/4 thru 10/6. 12pm to 5pm. Citizen Vinyl. 14 O’Henry Ave. Water distribution. Also: kids activities, music, free meals, baby supplies. Source: Instagram
Location is designed for drive-thru pick up in the first bus loop. One case per person OR two cases max per day. (Asheville City Government on Facebook and WLOS News 13) The site will be open until dark or when supply runs out. Cases of bottled water will be available for pick up.
10/3 12:05PM: 4 Machines on site that generate 15 gal potable water per day at Emma MANNA Community Market (17 Westside Dr. Asheville)
10/3: Drive-Thru Water Distribution at UNC Asheville (1 University Heights, Asheville) 2-4 PM Behind Kimmel Arena. One case per car. Enter Campus Drive from Broadway St. {WLOS News}
10/2: First Baptist Church, 5 Oaks St. Asheville NC 28801
Mission Hospital, 509 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801 is providing free potable water
Asheville Mall, 3 S Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC 28805 - water and other supplies restocked as of 7pm 9/29, more on the way - likely to continue to be restocked even if they go out - next drop is 9am on 9/30
382 South French Broad River - water available
AB Tech 340 Victoria Road Asheville 28801
Burial Beer South Slope: 12pm-5pm (10/2), bring your own water container (fresh and potable) also serving burgers. Cooking 200lbs catfish (10/3) from 12pm-gone
The follow locations will have canned water distribution beginning at noon on 10/1:

Dssolvr 63 N Lexington Ave
White Labs Kitchen & Brewery 172 S Charlotte St, Asheville, NC 28801
Terra Nova 101 S Lexington Ave
Archetype West 265 Haywood Rd
The Mule 131 Sweeten Creek Rd, Unit 10

Asheville Dream Center location at 399 Beaverdam rd. 9-5pm for starlink, food, supplies, and water. All free
Starting this evening 10/3 around 6pm there will be a fresh local produce hub set up under a purple pop up next to The Peace Garden on Bryant Street in the Burton Street Community. Fresh produce and bottled water will be available during daylight hours and restocked regularly with different produce provided by Mother Earth Food and your local farmers. We will have a notepad where folks can write down other needs and we will do our best to provide needs outside of produce

North (Asheville) HUBS

St. Mary's Episcopal Church 337 Charlotte St. Distribution of food, water and other supplies Mon, Wed, and Friday from 1-6pm. Volunteers are appreciated from 11am. Updated 10/15 from their Facebook page.
WOODFIN–New Bridge Baptist Church located at 199 Elkwood Ave. continues to serve as the main hub for much of Woodfin, and operates daily: water is available 10 am – 5 pm, and food/ice/and other goods are available from 3-5 pm.
West Woodfin Distribution Hub. Victory Baptist Church. 80 Olivette Rd.Noon-6pm, Monday - Saturday. Food and water distribution. Source: Town of Woodfin FB page.
WEAVERVILLE– Mule Transport: Mountain Mule Packer Ranch is bringing in mule strings to transport supplies. They will be bringing supplies and also will carry supplies you’ve gathered to areas inaccessible by vehicle. Please contact 910-885-1402 to coordinate.
10/3 Weaverville Community Center (60 Lakeshore Drive, Weaverville) on Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Donations will be accepted from 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. (source: County facebook)

South (Asheville) HUBS

Reuter Family YMCA The Reuter Family YMCA in Biltmore Park is reopen for members from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Childcare and the upstairs fitness center will be available. Please bring your own water to drink.

The public will continue to have access at Reuter to free showers, gymnasium, and the youth lounge and playground (parental supervision required), as well as charging and WiFi, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
Reuter offers two free fitness classes to the public on the outdoor turf each day. Try Tai Chi from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and a standing stretch from 1:30-2:10 p.m.

Etowah Elementary School, 320 Etowah School Rd, Etowah, NC 28729 (hot meals @ 12 PM & 5 PM)
Rugby Middle School, 3345 Haywood Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28791(no hot meals offered here)
East Henderson High School, 150 Eagle Pride Dr, East Flat Rock, NC 28726 (hot meals @ 12 PM & 5 PM)
North Henderson High School, 35 Fruitland Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28792 (hot meals @ 12 PM & 5 PM)
Town Halls Town of Mills River, 124 Town Center Dr, Mills River, NC 28759(hot meals @ 12 PM & 5 PM)
Fletcher Town Hall, 300 Old Cane Creek Rd, Fletcher, NC 28732
Fletcher: Cane Creek Middle School. 570 Lower Brush Creek Rd. Food and water. Bring containers for water.
10/3 City of Brevard Sports Complex, 324 Ecusta Rd, Brevard, NC 28712 {WLOS News 13}
10/3 Cedar Mountain Canteen, 10771 Greenville Hwy, Cedar Mountain, NC 28718 {WLOS News 13}
10/3 Territory Brevard / Territory Wine, 43 S Broad St UNIT 102, Brevard, NC 28712 {WLOS News 13}
10/3 D.D. Bullwinkel's Outdoors, 60 E Main St, Brevard, NC 28712 {WLOS News 13}
10/3 First Baptist Church, 94 Gaston St, Brevard, NC 28712 {WLOS News 13}
Canned drinking water being shipped in from Charlotte breweries - available at The Mule AVL/Devil's Foot Beverage Co. (131 Sweeten Creek Rd, Asheville, NC) update (10/1)According to the Mule 10/1 morning, they will have water starting at noon today.
Reuter YMCA is opening today (10/3) at 10am to the public for showers and charging stations - 3 Town Square Blvd, Asheville, NC 28803 (also, wifi, gym, playground)
REVOL Church at 399 Beaverdam Road will be supplying water at 1pm
Biltmore Church. Arden Campus (35 Clayton Rd, Arden, NC). Bottled water. (10/3)
Thursdays Ongoing: Bounty & Soul Market (free and fresh produce as well as other relief groceries and supplies) @ BiLo (205 NC-9 Black Mountain), 3:30pm-5pm, Drive-thru (Source 10/28: Website)
Fridays Ongoing: Bounty & Soul Market (free and fresh produce as well as other relief groceries and supplies) Rock Hill Baptist Church (486 Caribou Rd, Asheville), 10am-12pm (Source 10/28: Website)
10/24 and ongoing: World Central Kitchen @ Shiloh Community Center, 121 Shiloh Rd, 12-2pm
10/24 and ongoing: World Central Kitchen @ Nesbitt Chapel, 12 Nesbitt Chapel Rd, 3-5pm

East (Asheville) HUBS

10/29 God’s Way Baptist Church, 943 Warren Wilson Rd Swannanoa, NC 28778, M-F 10am-4pm, Sat 9:30am-4pm, Water, food, baby supplies, clothing, pet food, paper products, camping supplies, firewood, etc.
10/7 at 1:00pm Gold’s Gym - Oakley Plaza (801 Fairview Rd. Asheville, NC 28803) Handing out supplies. Source: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/TZhUcTcf8MzxXTRg/
BLACK MOUNTAIN: Starting 10/6 and ongoing, every day. 11am to 5pm. The RailYard, 141 Richardson Blvd. Bottled water, dry food, cleaning supplies, etc. Also: free hot meals. (Source: 10/29, employee on site)
Black Mountain Presbyterian Church at 117 Montreat Rd. Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday 3-6 p.m. Numerous supplies to give away- camping supplies, over the counter meds, cleaning supplies, paper goods, personal care items, baby needs. Almost anything you can think of honestly. (10/29)
Ingles in Black Mountain, 550 NC-9.Supplies of food and drinking water are available daily for distribution from 12-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Ice will be available. (10/29)
Owen pool, 117 Stone Dr. Swannanoa, NC 28778, 7 a.m.-7 p.m., daily (source) (10/29)
10/5 and ongoing: BP Gas Station/Subway (2344 US-70, Swannanoa, NC 28778, Intersection of Patton Cove Rd and Hwy 70E) Bulk treated water, free 2.5 gallon Jerry Cans available or bring your own containers, No Limit. Daylight hours.
Home Depot at fairview rd- out of water as of 1:30pm 9/30, but another truck may arrive “in the next few days”
Food/water/baby needs at the Asheville mall at 12:30pm 9/30
Food/water/baby needs at Blount Pretzels in Beacon Village 10 AM-8 PM [10/02 @ 8:27 AM]
32 Old Charlotte Hwy Asheville (source BelovedAsheville insta) (bottled) (10/17)
Pisgah brewing is filling jugs - 2948 US-70, Black Mountain, NC 28711 (10/4)

West (Asheville) HUBS

DC Distro - 10am to 5pm, 375 Haywood Road, Asheville NC 28806. Medic tent for first aid & triage - we can get you what/who you need. We have food, potable & non-potable water, sanitary & OTC med supplies, clothes, baby supplies, batteries, & misc. Accepting donations & distributing within Asheville and other towns. Focusing on Asheville communities with needs still not consistently met. (submitted 10/10)
10/4 at 11 AM Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 51 Wilburn Pl in West Asheville off of Patton - (also a food, water and supply distribution point). Monday they are expecting a water truck to be able to distribute. (added 10/4)
The Odd (1045 Haywood Rd Asheville, NC 28806) Space for everyone and anyone in need as a place to come charge your items and reconnect with friends. We will also accept any items and create a hub for people to drop off and collect essentials. https://www.facebook.com/ashevilleodd/
Cellarest Beer Project (395 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806) Leave-what-you-can-take-what-you-need. Updates here: https://www.facebook.com/cellarestbeerproject
10/7. 2pm to 4pm. Emote. 444 Haywood Rd. West Asheville. Shelf-stable food, hygiene items, and other items. (Source: AshevilleRelief.com website submission, 10/5)
10/5 and ongoing, every day. 1:00pm - while supplies last. Urban Dharma. 697-C Haywood Rd. Free potable water. Bring containers. (Source: 10/5, Facebook)
10/4 and ongoing. Double Crown (375 Haywood Rd, next to Cellarest Brewing). Daily 1-5p Water, Food, and First Aid/Hygiene Supplies.
The Church next to Taco Boy (what used to be Zia Taqueria) on Haywood Road in West Asheville will be giving out truckloads of supplies, including water, starting early in the afternoon on 10/1. 10/2 - Stopped by around noon, they will be there as long as they have supplies in, and are taking donations. Today there was water, Gatorade, some baby supplies, snack and food supplies. They also had a barrel of non potable water.
Mountain Valley Spring Water, 299 Haywood Rd, may be selling water as of 9/30. As of 10/1 $7 for 5 gallons if you bring your own demijohn, additional $7 deposit if you need theirs, can get it refilled or return it to get the deposit back. 10/3: This is still the case. Their supply looks full. They were also selling pumps for the water containers.
Urban Dharma at 697 Haywood Rd Unit C (by Ingles) - 10/3 - they will have fresh water every day as long as they are needed, bring your own container. This afternoon they had a tent with supplies - some pantry items, but also fresh apples and grapes.
In front of BattleCat Coffee Bar at 373 Haywood Rd, there is a small set up of volunteers offering first aid assistance and supplies, including food, snacks, and trash bags among other things - stopped by at 10/2 around noon.
Home Depot - Enka area- Sunday Sept 29
Fresh spring water 16 Runyon Drive, Leicester - 808-729-4683 Nica
Alkaline (Filtered) Well Water - Oasis Market in Leicester ( 2645 New Leicester Hwy) 10am-6pm - Bring your own container preferred.
Stream water at Double Crown in wavl , 100 gallons, byo container while supplies last 375 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Sav Foods parking lot in Clyde (as of 9/29 @ 6:30pm)
Home Depot on 127 Acton Circle will have cases of water for sale 09/30 at 6AM
Canton Plaza New Clyde Highway will have a water tanker 9/30 8-6. 1 gallon per person per day, byo container
Asheville Farmstead School 218 Morgan Cove Rd, Candler, NC 28715 will be open to families, and the community from 10-2 Tuesday (tomorrow) for families or community members who need water, a shower, or a space to let their kids play for a bit. Bring your water jugs and shower stuff! We hope we can help as many people as possible!
Archetype Brewing (10/1) 265 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
The Hop Ice Creamery 167 Haywood Rd #20, Asheville, NC 28806 - steady supply of non-potable water, bring your own container. 10/2 - they have two barrels out front, containers will need to be smaller in order to dip water out.
MANNA FoodBank is set up at the WNC Farmers Market and they have water, food, diapers. 570 Brevard Rd, Asheville - 8-4pm
Dream Center. 95 Smokey Park Hwy. Bottled water distribution. (10/3)
Tuesdays Ongoing: Bounty & Soul Market (free and fresh produce as well as other relief groceries and supplies) @ UNETE (55 Adams Hill Rd, Asheville) @3:30pm-5pm, Spanish speaking but ALL are welcome (Source 10/28: Website)
10/24 and ongoing: 12 Baskets Cafe and Asheville Poverty Initiative, 610 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806. Serving lunch M, T, TH, F 11AM to 1PM. Cell phone charging available from 10AM to 4PM. They ask donations be dropped off from 1 pm to 4 pm. https://www.ashevillepovertyinitiative.org/12baskets
10/24 and ongoing: Mercy Chefs @ Redeemer Anglican, 531 Haywood Rd - Dinner 5pm

BUNCOMBE COUNTY

Barnardsville

**Community meetings at 12:00 daily across from post office: hot meals, supply distro, free store, bulletin boards and organized welfare checks

Jupiter Fire Department in Barnardsville - potable water
Barnardsville post office - water, food, clothes,
Big Ivy Community Center 540 Dillingham Rd, Barnardsville, hot meals water, distro point. 10/1 needs propane and fresh food to prepare, good dropoff point for basic needs
10/31 and ongoing: Community Care Station @ SMorgan Hill Baptist Church, 594 Barnardsville Highway, open 7am - 7pm daily offering hot meals at lunch and dinner times. (Souce: Buncombe Co. Facebook)

Black Mountain

10/6 and ongoing, every day. 11am to 5pm. The RailYard. 141 Richardson Blvd. Free bottled water. Also: free hot meals; misc supplies such as dry food, diapers/baby supplies, cleaning supplies, pet food, etc. (Source: 10/6 Facebook)
FREE WATER at INGLES 550 NC-9, Black Mountain
Spring at 231 N Carolina Terrace in Black Mountain
Thursdays Ongoing: Bounty & Soul Market (free and fresh produce as well as other relief groceries and supplies) @ BiLo (205 NC-9 Black Mountain), 3:30pm-5pm, Drive-thru (Source 10/28: Website)
10/24 and ongoing: World Central Kitchen @ Black Mountain Ingles, 550 NC-9, 12-2 pm

Candler

Pond at 91 Holbrook Rd Candler (Ross Farm) for flushing water. Byo buckets - 10/3 1:30 PM - super nice folks, they will even fill your larger containers for you if you are physically challenged, and they let us even borrow 5 gallon bucket (although most don’t have lids) to take more non-potable (pond/creek) water home.

Swannanoa

Look under the resources tab for the Swannanoa Grassroots Alliance: https://www.swannanoagrassrootsalliance.org/
Special Event: Wednesday 11/27 - Registration Required! Hearts with Hands Thanksgiving Meal and Supply Distribution! Time: Noon - 4 PM, Location: Drive-Thru Only, Hearts with Hands Warehouse. Exit 55! 850 Warren Wilson Road, Swannanoa, NC 28778. Registration: To register your family, visit heartswithhands.org or call 828-667-1912 by Monday, November 25, at noon. What to Expect:

🍽️ Free Thanksgiving Meal: Each registered family member will receive a complimentary meal, including turkey, sides, desserts, and drinks.
🍁A variety of essential items will be provided, including:

Cleaning products
Hygiene kits
Paper products
Non-perishable food boxes
Baby supplies
Pet supplies
And more!

Important Notes: The event is drive-thru only. You do not need to have all family members present to receive supplies and food, as long as you are registered.

10/31 and ongoing: Community Care Station @ Swannanoa Ingles, 2319 US Hwy 70, open 7am - 7pm daily offering hot meals at lunch and dinner times. (Souce: Buncombe Co. Facebook)
10/31 and ongoing: Community Care Station @ Owen Pool, 117 Stone Drive, open 7am - 7pm daily offering hot meals at lunch and dinner times. (Souce: Buncombe Co. Facebook)
Ongoing - Hearts with Hands operates a Kitchen Trailer for first responders, and will continue relief efforts by distributing supplies 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at the outreach ministry's outreach's warehouse, 850 Warren Wilson Road in Swannanoa. To verify days open please check organization’s Instagram.
10/28 and ongoing: Blunt Pretzels, 120 Alexander Pl: feeding folks everyday 12:30-7:30pm every day, volunteers always needed - see form on Facebook page which is helpful for them, although you won’t be turned down if you just show up. Pantry and Donations open 10-4pm (Source: Facebook)
Saturdays Ongoing: Bounty & Soul Market (free and fresh produce as well as other relief groceries and supplies) Smokestack (2077 D Highway 70, Swannanoa), 10am-11am (Source 10/28: Website)
Mondays Ongoing: Bounty & Soul Market (free and fresh produce as well as other relief groceries and supplies) @ Blunt Pretzels (120 Alexander Pl, Swannanoa), 12pm-1:30pm (Source 10/28: Website)
Wednesdays Ongoing: Bounty & Soul Market (free and fresh produce as well as other relief groceries and supplies) @ Beacon (216 Whitson Ave, Swannanoa), 4pm-5pm, Spanish speaking but ALL are welcome (Source 10/28: Website)
11/1 and ongoing: Chef Cayte Gowan and friends are serving up free dinners usually with vegan, gluten free and dairy free options, in front of Madden’s Ace Hardware #4, 2319 US-70, normally Tues-Sat from 6pm til food runs out (around 9 pm generally). Will do this as long as possible and appreciates donations to cover food and gas (see post on Facebook for more information) Source: Facebook
10/24 and ongoing: World Central Kitchen @ Grovemont Park, 251 Stonewall Ave, 12-2 pm

Woodfin

New Bridge Baptist Church, 199 Elkwood Ave,

Weaverville

Weaverville is no longer under a boil alert as of 10/16

Publix Weaverville - 165 Weaver Boulevard Open. Have purified water for sale if you bring your own container
Beech community center 15 State Rd 2114, Weaverville, NC 28787. Supply hub for blackberry inn Rd and surrounding area 10/1
Claxton Elementary School (241 Merrimon Avenue)
REVOL Church at 1pm on Tuesday 10/1 - 399 Beaverdam Rd hot meals served while supplies lastce Pine (updated 9/30) water and wifi 3950 3 mile highway
Bright Hope Laurel UMC - 271 Laurel Valley Rd, Mars Hill, NC 28754
Weaverville: Walmart. 25 Northridge Commons Parkway. Bottled water distribution. (10/3)
First Baptist Church – Weaverville

63 N. Main St., Weaverville, NC 28787

Hot showers available from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Unlimited clean drinking water is available, bring your own container.
Supplies and bottled water.
Hot lunch served at 1:30 p.m.

HENDERSON COUNTY

118 Mac ct need non perishable food items, don’t need diapers anymore

Curbside debris pick ups happening

Hendersonville Family YMCA The Hendersonville Family YMCA is now reopen for members from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Normal hours resume tomorrow. Starting with wellness floor and basketball gym only. There will be a non-perishable food distribution from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. today, 10/11.

Due to the ongoing water issues in the county, the Hendersonville YMCA is open for public showers. No childcare or pool just yet. Stay tuned for updates. Group exercise classes have returned. Visit our mobile app for more details.

Daily, 9am - 6pm, food, water and supply distribution (Up to date: https://visithendersonvillenc.org/helene-relief)

Etowah Elementary School, 320 Etowah School Rd, Etowah, NC 28729
EAst Henderson High School, 150 Eagle Pride Dr, East Flat Rock
North Henderson High School, 35 Fruitland Re. Hendersonville
Mills River Town Hall, 124, Mills River, 12- 5pm daily
Fletcher Town Hall, 300 Old Cane Creek Rd, Fletcher
Rugby Middle School, 3345 Haywood Rd, Hendersonville
10/2 and ongoing 8:00am-4:30pm daily. Fyzical Therapy & Balance Center (204 S King St, Hendersonville, NC 28792). Water, PBJ's, hot dogs/hamburgers, clorox wipes, trash bags, diapers, baby wipes, propane tanks, etc.
North Henderson High School, Fruitland Road, Hendersonville, NC (hot meals @ 12 PM & 5 PM)
9/30 10am Sam’s Club in Hendersonville is accepting all people regardless of membership (retrieved from Threads)
Guardian Property Services LLC 514 5th Ave W, Hendersonville: FREE FOOD/ Phone charging 9/29

Etowah

Etowah Elementary School, 320 Etowah School Rd, Etowah, NC 28729 (hot meals @ 12 PM & 5 PM)
East Henderson High 150 Eagle Pride Dr, East Flat Rock, NC

Flat Rock

10/4 and ongoing 12:30pm (lunch) and 5:30pm (dinner). The Bridge Church (580 Upward Rd, Flat Rock, NC 28731). Mercy Chefs Food Truck serving hot, fresh chef-prepared meals. Free.
East Henderson High School, 150 Eagle Pride Dr, East Flat Rock, NC 28726 (hot meals @ 12 PM & 5 PM)

Fletcher

Fletcher Town Hall 300 Old Cane Creek Rd Fletcher, NC
Fletcher Town Hall, 300 Old Cane Creek Rd, Fletcher, NC 28732 (hot meals @ 12 PM & 5 PM)

Hendersonville - Water

10/4 and ongoing, M-F, 8:00am to 4:30pm. Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers of Hendersonville. 204 S King St. Free water. Also: protein shakes, granola bars, canned goods, meats, buns, bread, diapers, baby wipes, trash bags, propane tanks, paper towel, batteries, hygiene items, chargers, and more. (Source: 10/4, website submission)
AdventHealth Hendersonville

Mills River

Town of Mills River, 124 Town Center Dr, Mills River, NC 28759 (hot meals @ 12 PM & 5 PM)

Mills River Park 124 Town Center Dr, Mills River: FREE Water/ Food distribution 9/29 until 5pm

MADISON COUNTY

Ongoing list here, provided by official Madison County government page: https://www.madisoncountync.gov/helene-updates.html

Marshall HUBS

10/4 and ongoing 12:30pm (lunch) and 5:30pm (dinner). Marshall Community Housing Coalition (798 Walnut Creek Rd, Marshall, NC 28753). Mercy Chefs Food Truck serving hot, fresh chef-prepared meals. Free.
Madison County Fairgrounds 330 Carolina Ln Marshall
Walnut VFD 10025 US 25/70 Hwy Marshall
Marshall: (updated 9/30) mutual aid hub Suite 4 1685 Hwy 213, food and medical supplies 2p-6p
Marshall VFD 4646 US 25/70 Hwy, operating out of AB Tech
Beacon of Hope 5111 US 25/70 Hwy Marshall, open from 12-4 starting 9/30
The Barnard Free Store, 23 Barnard Church Rd, Marshall, NC 28753. This is the red brick building at the Barnard bridge. Donations welcome from 10am-5pm Mon-Sat. Everything from clothes, food, bathroom supplies, blankets, medical supplies, etc. Updated 10/15. NOTE: looking for hours confirmation.
Holler Harm Reduction and ROAR. Every day. 10am-6pm. 1685 HWY 213, Marshall, NC. Mutual aid network. Daily deliveries, house calls, wellness checks. Wifi access and charging station. Harm reduction supplies. Resources for essential needs, medical services, utilities, heli rescue.
Nanostead Hub. Mon-Sat. 9:30am-7pm. Marshall’s basecamp for disaster recovery. Volunteer efforts coordinated here. Community led. Hot meals, wellness ten, PPE/safety info, wash stations, community childcare.
NC Cooperative Extension Hub. Every day. 9am - 5pm. 258 Carolina Ln, Marshall, NC 2875. Helicopters are dropping off supplies daily. Free baby supplies, food, water, clothing, generators, survival gear etc. Updated 10/04 10pm.
Center Community Center. Daily. 8am-4pm. 1300 Grapevine Rd, Marshall - food, supplies and water available
Enon Baptist Church – 174 Ammons Branch Rd. – currently open Sunday 12-4
Freedom Christian Church – 7350 US 25/70 Bypass, Marshall – 10am-5pm – hygiene, blankets, clothes, paper towels, TP, utensils, cleaning supplies, diapers, wipes, water, pet food, canned goods, snacks, drinks, non-perishable food, formula, baby water
Laurel Community Center - 4100 NC 212 Hwy., (Shelton Laurel) Marshall – 8am-8pm - food, supplies and water available
Spring Creek Community Center - 13075 NC 209 Hwy, Hot Springs – 11-5 daily - food, pet food, water, and livestock feed and hay
Walnut Community Center - 46 School Rd, Marshall – food, pet food, supplies and water
10/7 and ongoing, Mon - Sat. 11am to 2pm. Revere-Rice Cove Community Center. 3980 Revere Rd, Marshall. (Source: 10/6, Facebook)
10/6 and ongoing. Every day, 8am to 4pm. Center Community Center. 1300 Grapevine Road, Marshall. (Source: 10/6, Facebook)
Ongoing, every day while supplies last. 10am to 6pm. Walnut Fire Department. 10025 US 25/Hwy 70, Marshall. (Source: 10/6, Facebook)
Daily, 10am to 5pm. Freedom Christian Church. 7350 US 25/70 Bypass. Marshall. (Source: 10/6 Facebook)
Marshall Mutual Aid Hub (WNC ROAR) open every day from 2-6pm, Suite 1685 Hwy 213, Suite #4: they have food, medical supplies, and more. Also accepting donations.
NC Cooperative Extension Hub - open every day 9am - 5pm. Helicopters are dropping off supplies daily. Free baby supplies, food, water, clothing, generators, survival gear etc. Address is: 258 Carolina Ln, Marshall, NC 28753. Updated 10/04 10pm.

Mars Hill HUBS

Ebbs Chapel Community Center. Each Day. 9am-5pm. 281 Laurel Valley Road, Mars Hill. Food, supplies and water available.
Mars Hill Fire Department 56 N Main St. Mars HIll
10/6 and ongoing. Every day. 10am to 4pm. California Creek Baptist Church. 5131 US Hwy 23. Mars Hill. (Source: 10/6 Facebook)
Ongoing, every day. Monday - Saturday 1pm to 5pm. Vision Missionary Baptist Church. 386 Phillips Valley Rd. Mars Hill. (Source: 10/6 Facebook)
Main Street in Mars Hill has safe-to-drink water and power (update from 9/30)

Rachel Elise Studio open 11-3 Free hot coffee, printer access. Posting info on the shop windows daily. 10/2 7pm
The Wild Violet WNC - free water and some groceries (10am-6pm through Saturday)
All of these things are on the same couple of blocks
TJ’s Mountain Market on Carl Eller has tons of fresh produce and no line. Located between ingles and Waffle House 10/2 7pm
Public town Wi-Fi is working pretty well. Available along Main Street. Mars hill baptist church has tables and chairs out for people to use the Wi-Fi.
Camdens coffee is currently open 8-12 but has dwindling supplies 10/2 7pm
Dimensions Studio 740 S. Main St Mars Hill - outside spigot

Hot Springs HUBS

Hot Springs Elementary Hub. Monday- Saturday. 10am-5pm. 63 N. Serpentine Ave. Website for residents, donation info, and volunteers.
Daily. 11am to 5pm. Spring Creek Community Center. 13075 NC 209 Hwy, Hot Springs. (Source: 10/6 Facebook)

Marshall COUNTY

Red brick building at FB 9 (1995 Barnard Rd, Marshall, NC 28753) is handing out various supplies until supplies exhaust. Donations welcome. M-F 11-6. (10/13, local on-site)

MCDOWELL COUNTY

Corpening Memorial YMCA The Y in Marion is open to the public from 2-6 p.m. daily for showers, WiFi, and charging. This location is also a relief distribution site and emergency shelter. We plan to open for member services on Monday, 10/14.
OLD FORT: 10/4 and ongoing. 10am to 1pm AND 4pm to 7pm. Camp Grier. 985 Camp Grier Rd. in Old Fort. Hot showers, laundry, fresh water, hot meals. (Source: 10/5, Facebook)

MITCHELL COUNTY

For those in need of assistance in Mitchell County, contact Rebuilding Hollers: https://www.rebuildinghollers.com/assistance

HAYWOOD COUNTY

10/24 and ongoing: World Central Kitchen @ Jukebox Junction, 3606 Pigeon Rd, 12-2pm(10/4 early afternoon) International Sports Complex - 305 Silkwood Dr. Canton. Not sure their hours. They are a distribution center for supplies.
(10/4 early afternoon) - Pinnacle Church - 415 Fibreville St. Canton. They’re a distribution center and seem pretty organized. They are getting intel on who needs help.
Every day. 10am to 2pm. First United Methodist Church Waynesville. 566 S Haywood Street. Showers available. Also available: food, water, toiletries, etc. Local neighborhoods only.
Maggie Valley Fire Department - Hot meals are available at the daily from Daily 12 - 4 PM {From reddit on 10/2} (may no longer be available needs verification)

POLK COUNTY

Tryon

10/24 and ongoing: World Central Kitchen @ Roseland Community Center, 56 Peake St, 12-2pm

Mill Spring

10/24 and ongoing: World Central Kitchen @ Tryon Equestrian Center, 4066 Pea Ridge Road, 12-2pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY

Rutherfordton

10/24 and ongoing: World Central Kitchen @ GreenHill Store, 2751 US Hwy 64/74A, 12-2pm

TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY

(Balsam Grove, Brevard, Cedar Mountain, Rosman)

For hot meals, visit https://transylvaniahealth.org/meal-sites/ (updated daily)
For other resources including bottled water and boxed meals, visit https://transylvaniahealth.org/disaster-response-resources/ (updated daily)

Balsam Grove

Balsam Grove Community Center (8732 Parkway Rd, Balsam Grove, NC 28708)

Brevard

Carrs Hill Baptist Church (2719 Greenville Hwy Brevard NC 28712)

Cedar Mountain

10/3 Meals and/or food distribution {WLOS News 13}:

Cedar Mountain Community Center (10635 Greenville Hwy, Cedar Mountain, (NC 28718) 10/3 Meals and/or food distribution {WLOS News 13}:
Bread of Life10/3 Meals and/or food distribution {WLOS News 13}:
Hunger Coalition10/3 Meals and/or food distribution {WLOS News 13}:
Saturday at Bethel A Church10/3 Meals and/or food distribution {WLOS News 13}:

WATAUGA COUNTY

(Boone, Foscoe, Valle Crucis)

State Line Resource Station and Rural Distribution Center was created in response to the needs of those impacted by Hurricane Helene. We are located at ZRC in Zionville, NC/Trade, TN - (11878 US-421, Trade, TN, United States, Tennessee)

Hunger and Health Coalition 141 Health Center Dr # C, Boone, NC 28607 We are working with partners to gather the food, water, meals, and medicine supplies our community needs. We have SOME allergen friendly foods available, and protein supplements as supplies last

YANCEY COUNTY

For those in Yancey County in need of assistance, contact Rebuilding Hollers: https://www.rebuildinghollers.com/assistance
Burnsville–West Yancey Volunteer Fire Department has a whole garage full of resources open late last night (9/30) people were dropping off fuel and propane. They also had fresh meals prepared there. The entire second floor of the fire department is set up to shelter people. First aid, water, food, cots, and clothes also available.
Altec Industries (150 Altec Drive, Burnsville, Off of Old US 19E Near Cane River) during daylight hours: Bulk treated water, Jerry cans available, Bring your own containers, No limit. Contact info: Samaritan's Purse - 828-719-9179 (updated 10/5, single source, unconfirmed)
10/24 and ongoing. Mercy Chefs @ Bolen’s Creek Baptist Church, 19 Heavenly Ln - Lunch 12pm
10/6 and ongoing. 1:00pm Red Cross handing out 500 free meals at Ingles (400 E US Hwy 19, Burnsville, NC. 28714).

TENNESSEE

Hampton Valley Forge Fire Hall, 3867 US-321 Elizabethton, TN, (423)-725-3500, Has a lot of stuff to give out - water food paper items. https://x.com/PWaggy420/status/1841183643303362697/photo/1

ARCHIVE–STAFF USE ONLY

Firestorm Books, 1022 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806(9/30) - offering free snacks, hygienic products. They have power for charging. They share updates everyday at 2pm
10 a.m. - 5 pm, Ongoing. Redeemer Anglican. 531 Haywood Rd. They have some clothes, a station of supplies with a tent and do hot meals from Mercy Chefs approx 12 noon and 4:30/5 pm each day. They supplies inside. If you have any special requests, just ask. This is a good option to try to source something specific. https://www.redeemerasheville.com/ (added 10/9).
ASHEVILLE–Global Empowerment Mission Basecamp #2 at Lowe’s 95 Smokey Park Hwy. Giving out water, food and hygiene supplies. @globalempowermentmission on instagram (has been a steady source of supplies for days. Last info from 10/7 suggested this would end 10/8 or 10/9.)
William W. Estes Elementary School: 275 Overlook Road, Asheville – Noon – 4 p.m.--Will close for good at the end of the day 10/18
Sand Hill Elementary: 154 Sand Hill School Road, Asheville - Noon – 4 p.m.
North Windy Ridge Intermediate School: 20 Doan Road, Weaverville - Noon – 4 p.m.--Will close for good at the end of the day 10/18
Cane Middle Creek Middle: 570 Lower Brush Creek Road, Fletcher - Noon – 4 p.m. (closed immediately due to road closure)
ASHEVILLE - Dalton Distillery, 251 Biltmore ave: free clothes and shoes (submitted 10/5)
3 S Tunnel Rd - Asheville Mall Barnes & Noble. Etowah Elementary (12-6)
Asheville Mall parking lot has trailers full of water & food (unverified)
Residents can visit the Black Mountain Pool area located at 401 Laurel Circle Dr. from Monday-Saturday 9am-6pm, and Sunday 10am-6pm for potable water, supplies, a landline phone, and solar showers.
Riverside Industrial at 8 Riverside Drive (Cross Streets: Haywood, last street before the French Broad and Haywood Bridge, then immediately on left - there's a sign set up on Haywood). Hours: 10 am - 3 pm. Ongoing. They have a few supplies left and are open to the public but are winding down as they have no donations scheduled (but donations are welcome). Free hot meals may be available. (updated 10/27)
OUT OF AN ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION: the unlabeled half-gallon bottles of water from the Tunnel Road and Charlotte Highway distribution sites featuring green lids should be used as non-potable or gray water only. While this water has not been found to be unsafe. There have been reports of discoloration, so water from these bottles should not be consumed. This ONLY applies to the unmarked half-gallon bottles with the green lids at the Tunnel Road and Charlotte hwy distribution sites. (posted 10/25)