ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Buncombe County is teaming up with MANNA FoodBank, the City of Asheville and the town of Weaverville to host a community food drive this month.
According to a Buncombe County press release, the food drive takes place from Monday, Nov. 9, through Monday, Nov. 23, and aims to support families experiencing food insecurity across western North Carolina.
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Organizers said the food drive intends to keep shelves stocked for regional food banks and MANNA FoodBank’s partner agencies throughout the upcoming winter season.
The most-needed donations include shelf-stable foods such as canned fruits and vegetables, canned or pouched proteins – including chicken and tuna pouches – dried beans, rice and more. Donations must be unopened, shelf-stable food in its original packaging. Organizers said they cannot accept homemade, opened, expired, damaged or perishable items, including foods that require refrigeration or freezing.
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Food donation boxes will be available during normal operating hours at these locations:
Buncombe County LibrariesBuncombe County Government Services Building: 35 Woodfin St., AshevilleBuncombe County Register of Deeds: 205 College St., AshevilleBuncombe County Health and Human Services: 40 Coxe Ave., AshevilleCity of Asheville’s Harvest House: 205 Kenilworth Road, AshevilleWeaverville Community Center: 60 Lakeshore Drive, Weaverville
Those who cannot donate food during the drive can make a financial contribution directly to MANNA FoodBank.
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