With farmers losing access to customers and many people facing food insecurity during pandemic, the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project offers a solution.
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Restaurants for the People initiative supports local businesses, feeds people in need
Launched in mid-May, the program is a $50 million commitment to help local independent restaurants open and get back to work.
YMCA feeding programs continue into summer
Press release from the YMCA of Western North Carolina: The YMCA of Western North Carolina’s award-winning summer feeding program is partnering with three local chefs to serve healthy, delicious food at its summer day camps. The Y’s vending partners are Chef Gene Ettison of the Ettison Investment Group, Chef Aaron Mathews of McDowell Local, and […]
Venture Asheville announces micro grant winners
Press release from Venture Asheville: Venture Asheville awarded six entrepreneurs micro grants totaling $25,000 to help launch new ventures. The winners are: Cardstalk, a custom greeting card and gift card kiosk-based technology, Founder Stephanie Prime Helios Sanitizer Company, plant-based hand sanitizer using solar-powered mobile distribution stations, Founder Axie Blundon *HCA Healthcare Mission Fund […]
Updated 2020 WNC camp listings
Mountain Xpress‘ original guide to 2020 summer camps appeared in the March 18 issue, but many camps have since made adjustments to follow state guidelines for COVID-19. In light of the changes, Xpress has updated the guide below to reflect which camps have been postponed, canceled or gone virtual. Because the health considerations continue to […]
WNC farms grow new markets through community
The region’s small farms have been rocked by the coronavirus, but community support and innovative thinking have enabled many local growers to pivot and persist as they work to find a way forward.
ASAP announces new program to feed rural families
Press release from ASAP: ASAP’s Appalachian Farms Feeding Families program gets fresh, healthy food to people who need it—while also fairly compensating farmers. Through this new initiative, ASAP is facilitating direct connections between farms and relief efforts that might not otherwise be logistically feasible and helping to offset costs. The first phase of the project […]
Local groups promote safety and social connection for seniors
Press release from Buncombe County Health & Human Services: With older people accounting for nearly 90 percent of COVID-19 related deaths in North Carolina, and thousands of individuals over the age of 65 socially isolated for almost two months due to the State’s stay-at-home order, a team of Buncombe-area community organizers, agencies, and providers are collaborating […]
Hendersonville Farmers Market to open June 6
Press release from Hendersonville Farmers Market: Mark your calendars! Opening day for the inaugural Hendersonville Farmers Market is Saturday, June 6. The market will take place each Saturday, 8 a.m. until 1 p.m., at the Historic Train Depot on Maple Street until October 31, with two holiday markets slated for November 28 and December 5. […]
Health roundup: Mental Health Month, needs rising
The need for assistance with health and wellness services continues to rise locally as the effects of the coronavirus pandemic continue to unfold. Nonprofit organizations are fielding robust responses to those needs despite reduced participation among nonprofit volunteers due to health concerns and an uncertain fundraising future.
South Slope Coffee to donate a portion of sales to Food Connection throughout May
Press release from Bright Planning: Local coffee roaster South Slope Coffee announced today that through the month of May, they’ll be donating a portion of sales to Food Connection’s chef meals disaster relief program. For every purchase of South Slope Coffee’s 12 oz bag of Luis Ordóñez (Mexico) roast, they’ll donate $3 per bag to […]
Local meat providers find increased consumer demand
As retailers face potential shortages of large-scale commodity meats, Asheville consumers look to local farms and butchers.
Slow Food Asheville celebrates okra with Heritage Food Project
The okra selected for the 2020 project, Aunt Hettie’s Red, boasts both regional roots and modern acclaim. Last September, the variety was crowned the best of 54 in “The Single Biggest Chef-Centered Okra Tasting Day Ever” contest staged by the Utopian Seed Project.
Patchwork Alliance launches to support local farmers and makers
Press release from the Organic Growers School: We all know that farmers are adaptive and creative, and we are definitely seeing this as the COVID-19 pandemic has struck. In our WNC region, farmers Sunil Patel and Vanya Wenger are a part of a team of leaders who have fast-tracked the evolution of the Patchwork Online […]
Buncombe County reopens river parks, nature preserve
Press release from Buncombe County: Buncombe County has reopened some of its public parks. All seven river parks and Collier Cove Nature Preserve are available for park visitors to safely enjoy the outdoors and green spaces. “We know that parks provide a connection to our natural world, opportunities for physical activity that can reduce stress and improve mental health, […]
Biz in brief: Buncombe TDA grants, Salute to Small Business Week
Local businesses are bringing creativity to bear on pandemic-related closures and plans for business revitalization following the end of restrictions. They could get some help: Sen. Chuck Edwards of Hendersonville announced he will introduce legislation to the N.C. General Assembly to allow the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority to make grants to tourism businesses to support their reopening.
Mission Health to resume elective services within 10 days
Cancer therapies, joint replacements and other elective procedures that had been postponed due to the initial COVID-19 response will be the first to return. Since North Carolina’s first confirmed case of COVID-19 was announced on March 3, the Mission system has treated just over 20 inpatients for the disease.
Black Mountain-Swannanoa Valley Endowment Fund announces $104,830 in grants
“The Black Mountain-Swannanoa Valley Endowment Fund is here to support nonprofits by providing local dollars for local programs,” said Advisory Board Chair Chip Craig. “Especially now, when the COVID-19 pandemic is changing demands on organizations, these permanent charitable resources devoted to supporting Swannanoa Valley nonprofits are crucial. These awards are possible because people who care about this community built a fund over time to help in challenging situations. These grants support important community organizations as they continue the work we all depend on them to do.”
API coordinating over 700 meals a week for people sheltered at Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville
Press release from Asheville Poverty Initiative: In addition to all the meals we already share out of our alternative social space at 610 Haywood Rd – What a privilege to be asked by Homeward Bound and the City of Asheville to coordinate 700 meals a week for those hunkered down at the Harrah’s Center. It’s […]
Letter: We all have something to give
“12 Baskets is … teaching us that by offering small gestures, we can help our community thrive as a whole.”
Hendersonville Farmers Market to launch when mandates are lifted
Press release from the City of Hendersonville: Hendersonville Farmers Market will be ready to launch its inaugural season once the COVID-19 threat has substantially decreased. The market’s opening day, originally scheduled for May 9, will take place approximately two weeks after: a) both local and state Stay at Home orders have been lifted, and […]