Emergency Food Distribution (Drive Thru Only) and Volunteer Schedule

Week of November 18
Distribution: Wednesday and Friday- 9:30AM-2:30PM
Volunteers: Wednesday and Friday – 9AM – 3PM
AND Tuesday and Thursday – 9:00 – 11:30 AM (Receiving Donations and Packing Boxes)

189 Old Vale Road
Newland, NC 28657
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 450,000 pounds of food in 2023. Enough for 375,000 individual meals

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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