Food Distribution is available on the FIRST FOUR FRIDAYS OF EACH MONTH
Shopping from 9:30 to 11:15 AM and from 12:30 to 2:15 PM
Drive Thru from 9:30 to 11:30 AM and from 12:30 to 2:30 PM

Volunteers are needed on Friday Distribution Days from 8:30 to 3:00 and most Thursdays from 9:30 to 11:30 for Manna Truck Unloading and Box Packing. Click Here for the Schedule.

Distribution Center (No Mail)
189 Old Vale Road Newland, NC 28657
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Mailing Address: PO Box 1075 Banner Elk, NC 28604
828-783-8506

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How to Get Food?

Come to Feeding Avery Families to receive supplemental food assistance: a wide variety of non-perishable products, meat, produce, bread, dairy, dessert and a selection of household and personal items. Individual Shopping and Drive -Thru options are available.

Where?

When?

  • January – October: First four Fridays of each month. (Closed if there is a fifth Friday in the month).
  • November and December: First three Friday of each month.

Time?

  • Shopping: 9:30 – 11:15am and 12:30 – 2:15pm
  • Drive-Thru: 9:30 – 11:30am and 12:30 – 2:30pm

How Often?

  • Two times per month per family

No Appointment, Identification or Proof of Income Needed

Shopping

  • Arrive during operating hours and park your car
  • Check in at the reception desk
  • Shop with a guide and select the items that you want
  • Return to your car and drive-thru to have your items loaded.

Drive-Thru

  • Arrive during operating hours and drive up to the large garage door
  • Check in with the Greeter
  • Loaders will put pre-packed boxes of food in your vehicle
  • Drive out when finished

Inclement Weather?
Call us at 828-783-8506, visit this website or check our Facebook page.

Questions?
Please call us at 828-783-8506 and a member of our team will be happy to assist you or answer any questions that you may have. Si necesitas hablar con alguien en espaƱol, por favor llama a Vanessa al 423-957-6202.

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