While electricity has been restored broadly in Western North Carolina, there continue to be outages in many places and there's widespread destruction after the flooding and landslides unleashed by Hurricane Helene in late September.
Here's a list of resources for households that have no heat source or those struggling with supplies for cold weather.
In Asheville/Buncombe County
Buncombe County - Warm Shelter
Shelters are open and space is available.
- AB Tech Conference Center, 16 Fernihurst Drive
- Former Gold's Gym, 1815 Hendersonville Road (kid-friendly)
- Medical Emergency Shelter, 10 Genevieve Circle
- WNC Ag Center, 1301 Fanning Bridge Road (allows pets)
Bounty & Soul - Swannanoa Distribution
Essential supplies and meals are available. The group has collected supplies such as warm clothing and camp stoves.
- Bounty & Soul Latino location (216 Whitson Ave, Swannanoa) @1pm
- Swannanoa Library (101 W. Charleston Ave) @1pm
- Bee Tree (372 Bee Tree Rd, Swannanoa) @2:30pm
- Lytle Cove (220 Lytle Cove Rd, Swannanoa) @2pm
- Tierra Fertil Farm (74 Bagwell Mill Rd) @2pm
- Jasper Apartments (234 Habibi Ln, Swannanoa) @4pm
- East Haven (2244 US-70, Swannanoa) @4:45pm
- Forest Hills (3 Dustin Dr, Swannanoa) @5pm
Updates available on the group's website and Facebook page.
Eblen Charities - Winter Clothing Distribution
The group has warm winter clothing to distribute and other essentials (like hygiene and cleaning supplies, menstrual products, diapers, and more). They continue to help people with food, rent and mortgage assistance, medical needs, and gasoline vouchers.
Distribution takes place Monday through Friday starting at 9 a.m., at 23 Hamilton Street, Asheville, as part of Eblen's new "free store."
A large event to pass out free blankets and winter clothing will take place on Oct. 23, at 10 a.m. Available sizes: infant up to 3x large.
In November, the charity will provide information to local residents on receiving help with Thanksgiving meals and Christmas items for children.
Multiple Locations
Goodwill - Clothing Vouchers
Goodwill Donation Centers are providing vouchers for clothing for those in need.
In McDowell County
Centro Unido Latino Americano - Clothing, Food, and Supplies
The group is open daily, usually from 12 to 3 p.m., at 79 Academy St., Marion.
Updates available on the group's Facebook page (en español).
In Henderson County
Temporary Resource Hub - Flat Rock
Drive-thru service for supply needs, located at 118 McAbee Court, Flat Rock. Directions: Warehouse is off McMurray Road - Exit 53/Upward Road, from Interstate 26).
Interfaith Assistance Ministries - Hendersonville
The group has food, clothing, and other supplies.
Available Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: 310 Freeman St, Hendersonville, NC 28792
In Madison County
Rural Organizing And Resilience - Marshall
The group has a mutual aid hub and is distributing supplies, including an upcoming free firewood station. The hub is open to make distributions from 2 to 6 p.m. daily.
Location: Suite 1685 Hwy. 213, Marshall (next to the DMV)
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Want to be added to this list?
Send an email to adouglas@bpr.org with the following info:
- Organization Name
- Hours of Distribution
- Days You Are Open
- Location of Distribution
- Primary Supplies You Give
- Contact Name and Number
- Group Website or Social Media Page
Please note: This list is specific to local resources that have ongoing availability and supplies for winter weather needs.
