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    Tag:  MANNA FoodBank

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    From CPP: 20% less food donated, 68% more need in NC

    Posted on January 5, 2021January 5, 2021 by Xpress Contributor

    North Carolina food assistance programs struggle under economic stress of continuing pandemic.

    1.8 K views+FoodFood NewsNonprofits

    2020 in review: Creativity in challengin­g times

    Posted on December 25, 2020December 18, 2020 by Virginia Daffron

    It’s time to celebrate the creativity of our community’s response to the pandemic, even as we acknowledge the pain, uncertainty and loss that surely still lie ahead. Community members weigh in on the successes that fill them with pride as they look back on 2020.

    2.8 K views+Community NewsNews
    MANNA FoodBank volunteers

    2020 in review: Trends in motion

    Posted on December 23, 2020December 23, 2020 by Daniel Walton

    Xpress Assistant Editor Daniel Walton and local community figures discuss how the year’s events have accelerated many of the issues that were already facing Western North Carolina.

    2.8 K views2BusinessCommunity NewsLocal GovernmentNewsNonprofitstourismWellness
    MANNA FoodBank volunteers

    From CPP: Pandemic wearing NC nonprofits thin

    Posted on December 16, 2020December 15, 2020 by Xpress Contributor

    Organizations providing food assistance to North Carolinians experience higher demand as unemployment increases.

    1.8 K views1Community NewsFood NewsNewsNonprofits
    Volunteers with dogs

    Regional businesses share success with nonprofits

    Posted on November 11, 2020November 9, 2020 by Able Allen

    For many WNC nonprofits, business support and partnerships comprise a significant part of their budgets. And while Asheville has a comparatively large number of nonprofits per capita, area businesses rise to the need.

    2.7 K views+BusinessCommunity NewsNewsNonprofits

    Grocery stores give more during the holiday season

    Posted on November 10, 2020November 4, 2020 by Kay West

    Food Lion and Ingles are increasing their support of WNC food banks as food insecurity grows and the holidays approach.

    1.9 K views5FoodFood News

    WNC food banks gear up for winter

    Posted on November 10, 2020November 10, 2020 by Kay West

    The directors of MANNA FoodBank, Bounty & Soul and Beacon of Hope say their organizations are persevering to meet the community’s ongoing need in an ever-shifting landscape.

    2.4 K views+FoodFood News
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    New Cooper order seeks to prevent COVID-19 evictions

    Posted on October 28, 2020October 28, 2020 by Daniel Walton

    Gov. Roy Cooper said the order would clear up legal confusion about whether an existing moratorium, issued by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, covered tenants who live outside of federally subsidized housing.

    1.8 K views+Community NewsNewsNonprofitsPolitics & ElectionsWellness
    MANNA FoodBank volunteers

    MANNA FoodBank needs help to help others

    Posted on September 9, 2020August 31, 2020 by Kay West

    While the community’s need continues to grow, the nonprofit’s pool of volunteers has declined.

    2.1 K views1FoodFood NewsNonprofits

    Fundraisin­g dinner brings the experience to donors’ homes

    Posted on July 8, 2020July 6, 2020 by Kay West

    The Free Clinics’ annual Sunset Dining event adapts with delivered meals and virtual entertainment.

    2.5 K views+FoodFood News
    Nicole Coston drops off food

    From CPP: Program supports WNC farmers and offers food relief during pandemic

    Posted on June 28, 2020June 26, 2020 by Xpress Contributor

    With farmers losing access to customers and many people facing food insecurity during pandemic, the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project offers a solution.

    2.7 K views+Community NewsFarm & GardenLivingNonprofits
    Volunteers at MANNA FoodBank

    Volunteers organize to sustain WNC through COVID-19

    Posted on March 26, 2020March 23, 2020 by Daniel Walton

    Myriad nonprofit and community groups are springing into action to help locals persevere through the crisis. As existing organizations adjust their work to focus on COVID-19 needs and new efforts begin to knit neighbors together, community resilience is blooming throughout WNC.

    3.9 K views+Community NewsNewsNonprofits

    Small bites: Sweet spots for Pi Day

    Posted on March 10, 2020March 11, 2020 by Kay West

    Local bakeries are fit to be pied for Pi Day. Also: Area St. Patrick’s Day food and fun, a sake tasting at WakuWaku, a PubCorps volunteer event at The Collaboratory and more.

    2.5 K views+FoodFood News

    Small bites: Bow Chicka Wow Wow

    Posted on February 4, 2020February 3, 2020 by Thomas Calder

    With Valentine’s Day around the corner, French Broad Food Co-op is hosting its latest workshop focused on aphrodisiacs. Also: Asheville Mardi Gras celebrates its latest Cajun Cookoff; Green Opportunities announces latest classes; and plenty more in this week’s Small bites.

    2.9 K views+FoodFood News

    Spiritual organizations’ hunger relief efforts nourish body and soul

    Posted on December 19, 2019December 16, 2019 by Laura Hackett

    Faith-based organizations in WNC have historically worked to alleviate the daunting problem of hunger, pooling resources, collecting food and volunteering at nonprofits.

    3.5 K views+FoodSpirituality

    WNC school food pantries and programs fill gaps in student food access

    Posted on November 14, 2019November 15, 2019 by Gina Smith

    Federal free and reduced-price lunch and breakfast programs help ensure that the 53% of public school students who qualify are fed when they’re at school. But what happens when those kids go home for the evening or the weekend?

    3.1 K views+FoodFood NewsNonprofits

    Small bites: Perspectiv­e Café by Food Experience opens in Asheville Art Museum

    Posted on November 5, 2019November 4, 2019 by Thomas Calder

    Perspective Café by Food Experience opens inside the Asheville Art Museum. Also: the season finale of Asheville Drag Brunch; Asheville Mac Attack launches; and more in this week’s Small Bites.

    4.2 K views+FoodFood News

    Farmers can fix WNC’s health and hunger crisis

    Posted on October 9, 2019October 8, 2019 by Xpress Contributor

    “Sourcing more of our food locally would simultaneously boost the region’s economic stability, food security and health.”

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    Small bites: PubCorps promotes volunteeri­sm in Beer City

    Posted on September 10, 2019September 9, 2019 by Thomas Calder

    PubCorps, a new local nonprofit, launches with a volunteer event at the Asheville Masonic Temple. Also: Metro Wine hosts a Spanish tapas dinner; The Bountiful Bonanza of Bitters comes to Villagers; Looking Glass Creamery leads a cheese pairing event; and plenty more in this week’s Small Bites.

    2.8 K views+FoodFood NewsWine & Spirits

    Small bites: MG Road bids adieu

    Posted on July 30, 2019July 29, 2019 by Thomas Calder

    MG Road will close on Aug. 3. Owner Meherwan Irani plans to use the space as a downstairs lobby bar for his restaurant, Chai Pani. Also: Asheville Tea Co. and Franny’s Farm host a hemp tea party; Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co. teams up with Luella’s Bar-B-Que; and more in this week’s Small Bites.

    2.9 K views+FoodFood News

    Terpsicorp­s revisits a poignant topic with ‘Hunger’

    Posted on June 13, 2019June 7, 2019 by Kim Winter Mako

    Terpsicorps’ ‘Hunger’ returns to the stage Thursday-Saturday, June 20-22, at Diana Wortham Theater for the company’s 17th season. Its message is even more relevant today than when the ballet premiered in Asheville five years ago.

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