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Buncombe County, North Carolina

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    Food pantries and meals55

    Asheville

    ABCCM, Downtown Ministry

    Food pantry, a MANNA FoodBank partner.

    Hours
    Food pantry: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Food pantry: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Food pantry: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
    Address
    24 Cumberland Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801

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    Asheville

    ABCCM, South Ministry

    Food pantry, a MANNA FoodBank partner.

    Hours
    Food pantry: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Food pantry: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Food pantry: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Food pantry: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
    Address
    10 Buck Shoals Road, Asheville, NC 28704

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    Candler

    ABCCM- Hominy Valley

    Food pantry, a MANNA FoodBank partner.

    Hours
    Food pantry: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Food pantry: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Food pantry: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Food pantry: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
    Address
    1914 Smokey Park Hwy, Candler, NC 28715

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    Candler

    Free Community Meal and Market, Montmorenci UMC

    Food pantry, Free meals, a MANNA FoodBank partner. All with food needs are welcome.

    Hours
    Food pantry: Wednesday, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Free meals: 3rd Thursday, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
    Address
    Montmorenci United Methodist Church 89 Old Candler Town Road, Candler, NC 28715

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    Leicester

    Georgetown Baptist Ministries

    Food pantry, a MANNA FoodBank partner. No qualifactions are required.

    Hours
    Food pantry: Saturday, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Food pantry: Saturday, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Food pantry: Sunday, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
    Address
    464 Dix Creek Road #1, Leicester, NC 28748

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    Leicester

    Leicester Baptist Church

    Food pantry, a MANNA FoodBank partner. Anyone in need can come to our food pantry. We do not ask for ID. We now using the automated MCI program to digitally sign families in.

    Hours
    Tuesday, 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
    Address
    18 Tony Lunsford Drive, Leicester, NC 28748

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    Housing1

    Asheville

    Housing Authority of the City of Asheville

    Public housing apartments and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    165 S French Broad Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

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    Shelter and warming centers1

    Asheville

    The Salvation Army Asheville Shelter

    Salvation Army location that lists food help and help for people without a home. Help depends on funding and need, so call first to ask what is available now and what to bring.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    204-208 Haywood St, Asheville, NC 28801

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    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: The Salvation Army location finder.Suggest an update

    Health and dental20

    Asheville

    MAHEC Center for Psychiatry and Mental Wellness

    Community health center run by Mountain Area Health Education Center, INC.. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    125 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC 28803

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    Asheville

    MAHEC Family Health Center at Givens

    Community health center run by Mountain Area Health Education Center, INC.. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    600 Barrett Ln, Asheville, NC 28803

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    Asheville

    MAHEC Health Center at Biltmore (FM/IM/Dental)

    Community health center run by Mountain Area Health Education Center, INC.. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    123 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC 28803

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    Asheville

    MAHEC Health Center at Newbridge

    Community health center run by Mountain Area Health Education Center, INC.. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
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    Address
    218 Elkwood Avenue, #102, Asheville, NC 28804

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    Asheville

    MAHEC OBGYN Specialists

    Community health center run by Mountain Area Health Education Center, INC.. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    119 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC 28803

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    Asheville

    Minnie Jones Health Center

    Community health center run by Western North Carolina Community Health Services, Inc. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
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    Address
    257 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

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    Asheville

    Pardee BlueMD 805 Fairview Road Suite 200

    Community health center run by Blue Ridge Community Health Services, INC.. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
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    Address
    805 Fairview Rd, Asheville, NC 28803

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    Asheville

    Pardee BlueMD Turtle Creek

    Community health center run by Blue Ridge Community Health Services, INC.. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    21 Turtle Creek Dr, Asheville, NC 28803

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    Asheville

    WNCCHS Dental on Livingston

    Community health center run by Western North Carolina Community Health Services, Inc. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    155 Livingston St, Asheville, NC 28801

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    Candler

    Hominy Valley Health Center

    Community health center run by Western North Carolina Community Health Services, Inc. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
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    Address
    1914 Smokey Park Highway, Candler, NC 28715

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    Candler

    MAHEC Health Center at Enka/Candler

    Community health center run by Mountain Area Health Education Center, INC.. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    25 Westridge Market Place, Candler, NC 28715

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    Arden

    Blue Ridge Health, Arden

    Community health center run by Blue Ridge Community Health Services, INC.. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    303 Airport Road, Arden, NC 28704

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    Arden

    Pardee BlueMD 106 Long Shoals

    Community health center run by Blue Ridge Community Health Services, INC.. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
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    Address
    106 Long Shoals Rd, Arden, NC 28704

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    Arden

    Pardee BlueMD 2695 Hendersonville Road Suite 200

    Community health center run by Blue Ridge Community Health Services, INC.. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    2695 Hendersonville Rd, Arden, NC 28704

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    Fletcher

    MAHEC Health Center at Cane Creek

    Community health center run by Mountain Area Health Education Center, INC.. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    1542 Cane Creek Rd, Fletcher, NC 28732

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    Asheville

    MAHEC Health Center at Deerfield

    Community health center run by Mountain Area Health Education Center, INC.. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
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    Address
    29 Highbridge Crossing, Asheville, NC 28803

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    Recovery and mental health help2

    Veterans services2

    Safety and crisis help1

    Government offices1

    How HelpByState works

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    Neighbors helping neighbors

    Help is closer than you think in Buncombe County

    A volunteer hands a bag of fresh groceries to a mother holding her daughter's hand
    Free groceriesFood banks and pantries give food to anyone who needs it.
    A helper smiles as she helps an older man fill out a form
    Someone to help you applyState offices and local programs help with food stamps, bills and more.
    Kids laughing together over a free meal with a grandmother at a community center
    Meals and care for kidsFree meals, clinics and family programs, close to home.

    Questions people ask

    Where can I get free food in Buncombe County, North Carolina?

    We have confirmed 55 places that can help in Buncombe County: ABCCM, Downtown Ministry in Asheville (Food pantry: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Food pantry: Monday, Tuesday...), (828) 259-5300, call first; ABCCM, South Ministry in Asheville (Food pantry: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Food pantry: Monday, Tuesday...), (828) 259-5300, call first; Asheville First Church of the Nazarene (Saturday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM every other week), (828) 551-2745, call first. 52 more are listed on this page. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get housing help in Buncombe County, North Carolina?

    We have confirmed one place that can help in Buncombe County: Housing Authority of the City of Asheville, (828) 239-3513. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I find a shelter or warming center in Buncombe County, North Carolina?

    We have confirmed one place that can help in Buncombe County: The Salvation Army Asheville Shelter, (828) 253-4723. Please call first to confirm. We could not confirm a year-round walk-in shelter in the county. For a place to stay tonight, call 2-1-1, or 911 in an emergency.

    Where can I find a free or low-cost clinic in Buncombe County, North Carolina?

    We have confirmed 20 places that can help in Buncombe County: Appalachian Mountain Health at Asheville, (828) 257-4745, call first; Appalachian Mountain Health at Leicester in Asheville, (828) 253-3717, call first; Appalachian Mountain Health at May's Care Center in Asheville, (828) 412-5315, call first. 17 more are listed on this page. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get help with addiction or mental health in Buncombe County, North Carolina?

    We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Buncombe County: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (24 hours a day, 7 days a week), 988; SAMHSA National Helpline (Open 24 hours a day, every day), (800) 662-4357. If you are in crisis right now, call or text 988. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get help with veterans benefits in Buncombe County, North Carolina?

    We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Buncombe County: Veterans Crisis Line (Open 24 hours a day, every day), 988; VA national phone lines (Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern), (800) 827-1000. A veteran in crisis can call 988 and press 1, or text 838255.

    Where can I get free legal help in Buncombe County, North Carolina?

    We have confirmed one place that can help in Buncombe County: Legal Aid of North Carolina, (866) 219-5262. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Is HelpByState free to use?

    Yes. There is nothing to sign up for and nothing to pay. Every listing is free, and so is adding or correcting one.

    Why do some listings say call first?

    Church and community pantries often change days, move, or close for a holiday. When the sources we checked disagree, or an organization does not publish its hours, we say so instead of guessing. A quick call saves a trip.

    I run a pantry or a program. How do I get listed or fix our hours?

    Use the Add a listing or Suggest an update form. We confirm it against your own page or contact you, then change the listing. It is free.

    Is this the same as 2-1-1?

    No. 2-1-1 is a statewide phone line and database run by the state network. HelpByState is an independent, county-by-county directory that shows the date each listing was checked. If you want to talk to a person, dial 2-1-1.

    Where do the hours and phone numbers come from?

    From each organization's own website or page, official sources such as housing authority and WIC clinic lists, and the public Find Food map of the local food bank. We list the source on every card.

    Something missing, or out of date?

    If you run a pantry or program, or you saw a listing that is wrong, tell us. We check every message against the organization's own page before anything changes.