FOOD HELP · BUNCOMBE COUNTY, NC

Food help in Buncombe County

32 places to get food nearby: food pantry, community fridge and mobile pantry. Call ahead if you can, since hours sometimes change.

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Places to get food in Buncombe County

🥫 Food pantry

ABCCM - South Ministry

Food pantry in Asheville, part of the MANNA FoodBank partner network.

  • 📍 10 Buck Shoals Road, Asheville, NC 28704 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Mon 8:30 AM-4:30 PM; Tue 8:30 AM-4:30 PM; Wed 8:30 AM-4:30 PM; Thu 8:30 AM-4:30 PM; Fri 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 828-259-5300

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: MANNA FoodBank - Find Food map (Vivery/AccessFood)

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🥫 Food pantry

ABCCM- Hominy Valley

Food pantry in Candler, part of the MANNA FoodBank partner network.

  • 📍 1914 Smokey Park Hwy, Candler, NC 28715 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Mon 8:30 AM-4:00 PM; Tue 8:30 AM-4:00 PM; Wed 8:30 AM-4:00 PM; Thu 8:30 AM-4:00 PM; Fri 8:30 AM-4:00 PM
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 828-259-5300

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: MANNA FoodBank - Find Food map (Vivery/AccessFood)

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🥫 Food pantry

ABCCM- North

Food pantry in Asheville, part of the MANNA FoodBank partner network.

  • 📍 403 Weaverville Rd, Asheville, NC 28804 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Mon 8:30 AM-4:00 PM; Tue 8:30 AM-4:00 PM; Wed 8:30 AM-4:00 PM; Thu 8:30 AM-4:00 PM; Fri 8:30 AM-4:00 PM
  • 🧺 groceries

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: MANNA FoodBank - Find Food map (Vivery/AccessFood)

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🥫 Food pantry

Abundant Harvest - Snow Hill UMC

Food pantry in Candler, part of the MANNA FoodBank partner network.

  • 📍 84 Snow Hill Church Rd, Candler, NC 28715 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Tue 1:00 PM-4:00 PM - Food Pantry is open during Bear Closet; Sat 9:00 AM-10:00 AM - Breakfast Church and Food Pantry (Doors open and 8:45)
  • 🧺 groceries · hot/cold meals
  • 📞 828-793-8181

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: MANNA FoodBank - Find Food map (Vivery/AccessFood)

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🥫 Food pantry

Avery's Creek UMC Community Food Pantry

Food pantry in Arden, part of the MANNA FoodBank partner network.

  • 📍 874 Glenn Bridge Road SE, Arden, NC 28704 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Sat 9:00 AM-11:45 AM
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 828-684-3027

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: MANNA FoodBank - Find Food map (Vivery/AccessFood)

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🥫 Food pantry

Big Ivy Community

Food pantry in Barnardsville, part of the MANNA FoodBank partner network.

  • 📍 540 Dillingham Road, Barnardsville, NC 28709 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Tue 1:00 PM-6:00 PM; Wed 11:00 AM-4:00 PM - Food Pantry & TEFAP
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 828-626-3438
  • 🔗 Website

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: MANNA FoodBank - Find Food map (Vivery/AccessFood)

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🥫 Food pantry

Bounty & Soul (ArtSpace)

Food pantry in Swannona, part of the MANNA FoodBank partner network.

  • 📍 2077 D Highway 70, Swannona, NC 28778 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Sat 10:00 AM-11:30 AM - Market Outside of ArtSpace Charter School in Swannanoa
  • 🧺 groceries

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: MANNA FoodBank - Find Food map (Vivery/AccessFood)

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🥫 Food pantry

Bounty & Soul (Bi Lo)

Food pantry in Black Mountain, part of the MANNA FoodBank partner network.

  • 📍 205 NC-Highway 9, Black Mountain, NC 28711 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Thu 3:30 PM-5:30 PM
  • 🧺 groceries · Diapers · Eggs · Fruits & Vegetables · Pet Food / Supplies · Prepared Food / Grab and Go
  • 💬 English, Spanish
  • 📞 828-419-0533
  • 🔗 Website

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: MANNA FoodBank - Find Food map (Vivery/AccessFood)

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🥫 Food pantry

Bounty & Soul (Fairview)

Food pantry in Fairview, part of the MANNA FoodBank partner network.

  • 📍 26 Joe Jenkins Road, Fairview, NC 28730 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Tue 3:00 PM-4:30 PM
  • 🧺 groceries

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: MANNA FoodBank - Find Food map (Vivery/AccessFood)

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🥫 Food pantry

Bounty & Soul (Rock Hill Baptist - Shiloh Community)

Food pantry in Asheville, part of the MANNA FoodBank partner network.

  • 📍 486 Caribou Rd, Asheville, NC 28803 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Mon 11:30 AM-1:00 PM
  • 🧺 groceries

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: MANNA FoodBank - Find Food map (Vivery/AccessFood)

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🥫 Food pantry

Bounty & Soul / Fairview Reynolds Community

Food pantry in Asheville, part of the MANNA FoodBank partner network.

  • 📍 99999 Rocket Dr, Asheville, NC 28803 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Wed 3:30 PM-5:00 PM - Farmer's Market Truck Share Market
  • 🧺 groceries

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: MANNA FoodBank - Find Food map (Vivery/AccessFood)

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🥫 Food pantry

Eliada Homes - ESTA Free Food Market

Food pantry in Asheville, part of the MANNA FoodBank partner network.

  • 📍 823 Eliada Home Road, Asheville, NC 28806 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Wed 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
  • 🧺 groceries · Diapers · Fruits & Vegetables · Shelf Stable/Non-Perishable Goods · Toiletries / Hygiene Products
  • 📞 828-348-3338
  • 🔗 Website

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: MANNA FoodBank - Find Food map (Vivery/AccessFood)

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🥫 Food pantry

Flat Creek Baptist Church

Food pantry in Weaverville, part of the MANNA FoodBank partner network.

  • 📍 21 Flat Creek Church Road, Weaverville, NC 28787 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: 1; Sat 10:00 AM-12:00 PM (3rd of month)
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 828-768-9547
  • 🔗 Website

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: MANNA FoodBank - Find Food map (Vivery/AccessFood)

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🥫 Food pantry

Food for Fairview

Food pantry in Fairview, part of the MANNA FoodBank partner network.

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: MANNA FoodBank - Find Food map (Vivery/AccessFood)

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🥫 Food pantry

Forks of Ivy Missionary Baptist Church - FoodPantry

Food pantry in Weaverville, part of the MANNA FoodBank partner network.

  • 📍 957 Old Mars Hill HWY, Weaverville, NC 28787 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Sat 9:00 AM-12:00 PM ( 1st of month)
  • 🧺 groceries · Dairy · Fruits & Vegetables · Pet Food / Supplies · Shelf Stable/Non-Perishable Goods
  • 📞 828-380-1026

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: MANNA FoodBank - Find Food map (Vivery/AccessFood)

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🥫 Food pantry

Francis Asbury UMC Food Pantry/Market

Food pantry in Candler, part of the MANNA FoodBank partner network.

  • 📍 725 Asbury Road, Candler, NC 28715 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Thu 3:00 PM-5:00 PM (3rd of month)
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 828-667-3950

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: MANNA FoodBank - Find Food map (Vivery/AccessFood)

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🥫 Food pantry

Free Community Meal and Market - Montmorenci UMC

Food pantry in Candler, part of the MANNA FoodBank partner network.

  • 📍 Montmorenci United Methodist Church 89 Old Candler Town Road, Candler, NC 28715 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: 1; Thu 6:00 PM-7:00 PM (3rd of month) - Free Community Meal
  • 🧺 groceries · hot/cold meals · Dairy · Eggs · Fruits & Vegetables · Meat
  • 💬 English, Spanish, Ukrainian
  • 📞 828-667-1211
  • 🔗 Website

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: MANNA FoodBank - Find Food map (Vivery/AccessFood)

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🧊 Community fridge

Free Fridge at Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center

Free community fridge in Asheville - take what you need.

  • 📍 285 Livingston Street, Asheville, NC · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Open during Grant Southside Center operating hours
  • 🙋 Who can come: Available to all.
  • 🧺 fresh food

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: City of Asheville news release (Jan 30, 2025) - stocked by Southside Community Farm

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🥫 Food pantry

Georgetown Baptist Ministries

Food pantry in Leicester, part of the MANNA FoodBank partner network.

  • 📍 464 Dix Creek Road #1, Leicester, NC 28748 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Sat 10:00 AM-3:00 PM - 1st Saturday of the Month
  • 🧺 groceries · Dairy · Diapers · Eggs · Fruits & Vegetables · Household Products
  • 💬 English, Russian, Sign Language (ASL), Ukrainian
  • 📞 828-545-6949

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: MANNA FoodBank - Find Food map (Vivery/AccessFood)

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🥫 Food pantry

Jewish Family Services Food Pantry

Food pantry in Asheville, part of the MANNA FoodBank partner network.

  • 📍 20 Fall Pippin Lane, Suite 202, Asheville, NC 28803 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Mon 9:00 AM-3:00 PM; Tue 9:00 AM-3:00 PM; Wed 9:00 AM-3:00 PM; Thu 9:00 AM-3:00 PM; Fri 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 828-253-2900
  • 🔗 Website

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: MANNA FoodBank - Find Food map (Vivery/AccessFood)

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🥫 Food pantry

Leicester Baptist Church

Food pantry in Leicester, part of the MANNA FoodBank partner network.

  • 📍 18 Tony Lunsford Drive, Leicester, NC 28748 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Tue 4:00 PM-7:00 PM ( 2nd of month)
  • 🧺 groceries · Dairy · Eggs · Fruits & Vegetables · Meat · Shelf Stable/Non-Perishable Goods
  • 💬 English
  • 📞 828-301-2172
  • 🔗 Website

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: MANNA FoodBank - Find Food map (Vivery/AccessFood)

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🥫 Food pantry

Leicester Community Center

Food pantry in Leicester, part of the MANNA FoodBank partner network.

  • 📍 2979 New Leicester Highway, Leicester, NC 28748 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Tue 3:00 PM-5:00 PM (1st/3rd of month)
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 828-683-8863

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: MANNA FoodBank - Find Food map (Vivery/AccessFood)

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🥫 Food pantry

Sandy Mush Community Center

Food pantry in Leicester, part of the MANNA FoodBank partner network.

  • 📍 19 School Road, Leicester, NC 28748 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Fri 9:30 AM-11:00 AM (2nd/4th of month)
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 828-515-4474
  • 🔗 Website

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: MANNA FoodBank - Find Food map (Vivery/AccessFood)

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🚐 Mobile pantry

Skyland United Methodist Church

Scheduled mobile food distribution in Asheville listed by MANNA FoodBank.

  • 📍 1984 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC 28803 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Mon 3:00 PM-4:30 PM ( 3rd of month)
  • 🧺 mobile/pop-up distribution
  • 📞 828-777-5007

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: MANNA FoodBank - Find Food map (Vivery/AccessFood)

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🥫 Food pantry

St. Vincent de Paul

Food pantry in Arden, part of the MANNA FoodBank partner network.

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: MANNA FoodBank - Find Food map (Vivery/AccessFood)

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🥫 Food pantry

Trinity of Fairview Food Pantry

Food pantry in Fletcher, part of the MANNA FoodBank partner network.

  • 📍 646 Concord Road, Fletcher, NC 28732 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Wed 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
  • 🧺 groceries · Dairy · Eggs · Fruits & Vegetables · Meat · Shelf Stable/Non-Perishable Goods
  • 💬 English
  • 📞 828-301-0187
  • 🔗 Website

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: MANNA FoodBank - Find Food map (Vivery/AccessFood)

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🥫 Food pantry

Victory Fellowship Worship Center

Food pantry in Asheville, part of the MANNA FoodBank partner network.

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: MANNA FoodBank - Find Food map (Vivery/AccessFood)

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🚐 Mobile pantry

YMCA Market - Crowell Apartments

Scheduled mobile food distribution in Asheville listed by MANNA FoodBank.

  • 📍 10 Coleys Circle, Asheville, NC 28806 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Fri 12:00 PM-1:00 PM (2nd of month)
  • 🧺 mobile/pop-up distribution
  • 📞 828-210-9622
  • 🔗 Website

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: MANNA FoodBank - Find Food map (Vivery/AccessFood)

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🥫 Food pantry

YMCA Market - Ferguson Family YMCA

Food pantry in Candler, part of the MANNA FoodBank partner network.

  • 📍 31 Westridge Market Place, Candler, NC 28752 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Wed 11:00 AM-12:00 PM ( 1st, 4th of month)
  • 🧺 groceries

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: MANNA FoodBank - Find Food map (Vivery/AccessFood)

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🚐 Mobile pantry

YMCA Market - Leicester Library

Scheduled mobile food distribution in Leicester listed by MANNA FoodBank.

  • 📍 1561 Alexander Road, Leicester, NC 28748 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Wed 1:00 PM-2:00 PM (4th of month)
  • 🧺 mobile/pop-up distribution
  • 📞 828-210-9622
  • 🔗 Website

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: MANNA FoodBank - Find Food map (Vivery/AccessFood)

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🚐 Mobile pantry

YMCA Market - Shiloh Community Center

Scheduled mobile food distribution in Asheville listed by MANNA FoodBank.

  • 📍 121 Shiloh Road, Asheville, NC 28803 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Wed 11:00 AM-12:00 PM ( 2nd of month)
  • 🧺 mobile/pop-up distribution
  • 📞 828-210-9622
  • 🔗 Website

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: MANNA FoodBank - Find Food map (Vivery/AccessFood)

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🥫 Food pantry

YMCA Market - Swannanoa Library

Food pantry in Swannanoa, part of the MANNA FoodBank partner network.

  • 📍 101 West Charleston Avenue, Swannanoa, NC 28778 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Thu 11:00 AM-12:00 PM (1st of month)
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 828-210-9622
  • 🔗 Website

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: MANNA FoodBank - Find Food map (Vivery/AccessFood)

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Other counties in North Carolina

Food help in Buncombe County: common questions

Where is a food pantry near me in Buncombe County?

Fork & Curb lists 32 places to get food in Buncombe County, North Carolina, including Asheville, Candler, Arden and Barnardsville. Each listing shows hours, phone number and who can come.

Where can I get free meals in Buncombe County?

Call or text 211 for meal programs open today.

Should I call before I go?

It's a good idea. Hours change around holidays and weather, and some places ask you to bring an ID or proof of address.

How do community fridges work?

Anyone can take what they need, any time the fridge is open. Neighbors and local businesses keep them stocked.