The Co-op will be accepting food donations in a box at the front of the store through the holiday season to help bolster our local food pantries at this time. If you are able to, please consider donating shelf stable food items! We will be accepting refrigerated items from November 24-26th, such as milk, eggs, meat, desserts, etc. Thank you in advanced for helping to keep our neighbors fed ❤️ Good food should be accessible to all.
Holiday Food Drive:
Food Access:
If you need support this season and are looking for food access or other essentials, check the list of resources below.
Below are a list of local resources providing access to free food & essentials:
MANNA Food Bank
The MANNA Partner Network of more than 220 nonprofit pantries, and community-based organizations help neighbors access free food across 16 western North Carolina counties including the Qualla Boundary. Use the MANNA map to find MANNA partners and food distributions close to you.
Call or text the MANNA Food Helpline at 828-290-9749 Monday-Friday from 9 am - 4 pm
Henderson County Food Distribution Calendar
Check here for daily food distribution locations throughout Henderson County
IAM - Interfaith Assistance Ministry
IAM provides crisis assistance with a range of essential items and services, including food for a week for each family member, clothing, linens, personal hygiene supplies, heat and utility bills, rent and mortgage payments, medications, pet food, and other basic needs.
Community Food Pantry
Located at 3685 Chimney Rock Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792.
Phone: 828-642-4749
The Storehouse
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 or call during our regular hours.
We also have delivery available for those who are homebound or have special needs.
The Saluda Pantry
The Pantry partners with MANNA food bank and local farmers and businesses to fill the shelves, refrigerators and freezers each week. We operate on the “shoppers choice” model which allows patrons to choose the food they enjoy and will use for themselves and their families.
For those outside of Western North Carolina, check your county DHHS website - they may have more information on where you can access free food in your community. The NC DHHS Food and Nutrition Services website also has a list of food banks in the state.
