Organizations are preparing for an overwhelmed system and may be operating with long lines and rationing. Please be patient. You may want to confirm hours and food availability before visiting any location. Regional Hubs & Crisis Helplines Service: MANNA Food Bank Helpline Purpose: For pantry/market referrals and SNAP application help. Phone Number:8282909749 or 1-800-820-1109 | Online Resource: mannafoodbank.org/wnc-free-food-distributions/
Service: NC 2-1-1 | Purpose: Statewide 24/7 confidential resource referral service.
Phone Number: Dial 2-1-1
Online Resource: nc211.or Service: EBT Balance Check | Purpose: Check your existing SNAP funds. | Phone Number: 1-888-622-7328 | Online Resource: ebtEDGE app or website
Haywood County (Waynesville, Canton, Clyde, Maggie Valley) Food Resources
Haywood Christian Ministry (Pantry) | Address: 150 Branner Avenue, Waynesville, NC 28786 Phone Number: 828-456-4838
Maggie Valley United Methodist Church (Pantry/Meal) Address: 4192 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, NC 28751
Phone Number: 828-926-8036
Haywood Pathways Center (Daily Hot Meal) Address: 179 Hemlock Street, Waynesville, NC 28786
Phone Number: 828-246-0332
The Community Kitchen (Pantry/Meal) | Address: 394 Champion Drive, Canton, NC 28716 |
Phone Number: 828-648-0014
Grace Episcopal Church Food Pantry (Pantry) Address: 394 Haywood St, Waynesville, NC 28786
Phone Number: 828-456-6029
Morningstar United Methodist Church (24/7 Blessing Pantry) Address: 2535 Dutch Cove Rd, Canton, NC 28716
Phone Number: 828-648-2297
Fines Creek Community Dev. Assoc. (Pantry) | Address: 262 Gibson Brand Rd, Clyde, NC 28721
Phone Number: 828-627-1583
The Holy Cow Food Truck (Mobile Hot Meals) | Address: Varies daily (check Haywood Pathways Center) | Phone Number: 828-246-0332
Haywood's Little Pantry That Could (24/7 Pantries) | Address: Manages various local outdoor pantries | Phone Number: 828-550-6884
Buncombe County (Asheville Area) Food Resources
Western Carolina Rescue Ministries (Daily Meals/Shelter) | Address: 225 Patton Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801 | Phone Number: 828-254-2974
Salvation Army (Soup Kitchen/Pantry) | Address: 204-208 Haywood St, Asheville, NC 28801 | Phone Number: 828-253-4723
12 Baskets Café (Pantry/Meals) | Address: 610 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28804 | Phone Number: 828-232-2149
Haywood Street Congregation (Welcome Table Meal) | Address: 297 Haywood St, Asheville, NC 28801 | Phone Number: 828-575-2477
Rosetta's Kitchen ("Everyone Eats" Free Meal) | Address: 68 N Lexington Ave, Asheville, NC 28801 | Phone Number: 828-232-0738
Black Mountain Presbyterian Church (Pantry) | Address: 117 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC 28711 | Phone Number: 828-669-2725
First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) (Pantry) | Address: 201 Blue Ridge Rd, Black Mountain, NC 28711 | Phone Number: (Check website for hours)
Montmorenci UMC Free Community Market (Pantry) | Address: 89 Old Candler Town Rd, Candler, NC 28715 | Phone Number: (Inquire for market times)
BeLoved Asheville (Street Pantries/EAT Card) | Address: 32 Old Charlotte Hwy, Asheville, NC 28805 (HQ) | Phone Number: 828-571-0766
Other WNC County Resources
The Lord’s Closet - Ochre Hill Baptist Church (Pantry) | County: Jackson | Address: 14 Norman Drive, Sylva, NC 28779 | Phone Number: (Check website for hours)
Restoration House WNC (24/7 Blessing Box) | County: Swain | Address: 81 Academy Street, Bryson City, NC 28713 | Phone Number: 828-538-4540
Reconciliation House (Pantry) | County: Mitchell | Address: 20 Academy St, Burnsville, NC 28714 | Phone Number: (Check website for hours)
Giving Goods Hub Distribution (Pantry) | County: McDowell | Address: 334 Ab Elliott Rd, Marion, NC 28752 | Phone Number: 828-460-2461
WNC Community Call to Donate & Volunteer
The capacity of local pantries is severely strained. For every one meal charities provide, SNAP normally provides nine. Your help is urgently needed.
Financial Donations: Donate to MANNA FoodBank or your local pantry. Funds allow for efficient bulk purchasing.
Volunteers: Contact any organization listed above to help sort, pack, and distribute food.
Food Donations: Donate high-demand items SNAP cannot cover: canned meats (tuna, chicken), peanut butter, cooking oil, and hygiene products.
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