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
Click Here for Directions
Mailing Address: PO Box 1075 Banner Elk, NC 28604
828-783-8506

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Feeding Avery Families

Welcome to Feeding Avery Families Food Pantry!

Feeding Avery Families (FAF):

  • Non-profit Food Pantry in Avery County NC
  • Dedicated to eliminating hunger by providing supplemental food assistance to those in need.
  • Mission is achieved through monetary and food donations, and a committed group of volunteers.
  • Serves residents of Avery and surrounding areas including Newland, Banner Elk, Elk Park, Beech Mountain, Crossnore, Linville and more.
  • Provides supplemental food assistance to 500+ families (1,100+ individuals) each month.
  • Distributed more than 710,470 pounds of food in 2024. Enough for 592,058 individual meals. Value of $1.4 million.
  • Read more about us in our 2024 in Review.

GET FOOD: Select Your Own Items While Shopping or Drive Thru for Pre-Packed Boxes

DONATE: Financial Donations are Essential to Address Food Insecurity

VOLUNTEER: FAF Relies on Volunteers with Many Different Roles Available

FAF New Van

PARTNERSHIPS: Ongoing Relationships Help Address Food Insecurity

Community Outreach: Supplemental Programs Provide Food to Those Unable to Come During Normal Distribution Times

SUPPORT: Food Drives, Fund Raisers and Events Raise Money and Increase Awareness

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