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# Avery County NC Food Pantry

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## Posts

- [News](https://feedingaveryfamilies.org/news/)
- [2025 Impact Report: Half Million Meals](https://feedingaveryfamilies.org/2025-impact-report/) - Feeding Avery Families provided 600,000 pounds of food to our neighbors in need during 2025. That’s enough groceries to create half a million individual meals – a value of $1.2 million! More highlights: Served an average of 545 families (1,573 individuals) each month during weekly distribution days and mobile distributions. During 2025, we served 6,062
- [Dick Larson Food Pantry Dedication](https://feedingaveryfamilies.org/dick-larson-food-pantry-dedication/) - Scenes from the big celebration on June 19, 2024, to name our center The Dick Larson Food Pantry! A little about Dick Larson, from High Country Press, January 13, 2020. By Tim Gardner: As a retired U.S. Marine officer and pilot, Dick Larson’s leadership skills formed as a young man. From the Marine Corps to
- [Welcome Executive Director Bonnie Clark](https://feedingaveryfamilies.org/bonnie-clark/) - Feeding Avery Families, Inc. announced today that it has appointed Bonnie Clark as its next executive director, effective May 27, 2025. She will succeed Sally Loftis, who has served as interim executive director since September 2024 and who will remain on staff through June 27, 2025. A dedicated and experienced nonprofit leader, Clark is the
- [Red Cross Supports Mobile Food Deliveries](https://feedingaveryfamilies.org/red-cross/) - Feeding Avery Families, in partnership with the American Red Cross, announced the expansion of its mobile food distribution program through 2026. The program provides monthly food distribution in areas of Avery County located more than 30 minutes from Feeding Avery Families’ facility in Newland, NC. Each household receives approximately 80 pounds of food, including canned
- [2024 in Review](https://feedingaveryfamilies.org/2024-review/) - During 2024, Feeding Avery Families (FAF) provided $1.4 million worth of free food to our hungry neighbors in Avery County, NC. Miraculously, FAF food cost averaged only 17 cents per individual meal, thanks to securing top quality groceries at no or very low expense. In addition, dedicated volunteers kept operation costs low. 2024 Highlights Gave
- [2023 Review](https://feedingaveryfamilies.org/2023-review/) - During 2023, Feeding Avery Families (FAF) provided $725,000 worth of free food to the hungry in Avery County, NC. Miraculously, FAF food costs averaged only 19 cents per individual meal, thanks to securing top quality groceries at no or very low expense. Dedicated, hard-working volunteers kept operation costs low. 2023 Highlights Moved into a new
- [New Operations Center Opens April 5](https://feedingaveryfamilies.org/new-operations-center-opens/) - What a big day! Feeding Avery Families opened the new Operations Center on April 5, 2023, by providing food to 91 families. The new 10,000 square foot center is located at 189 Old Vale Road in Newland. The $1.2 million center doubles the previous space they had nearby, allowing the return to client choice where
- [2022 Review & 2023 Preview](https://feedingaveryfamilies.org/2022-review-2023-preview/) - Last year was very busy and productive at Feeding Avery Families (FAF), providing more than $700,000 worth of free food to the hungry in Avery County, North Carolina. Looking ahead to 2023, expect some amazing achievements as this non-profit organization expands. Here are some highlights from 2022: Began construction of the new $1.2 million FAF
- [Clay for Community Fundraiser Success](https://feedingaveryfamilies.org/pottery-fundraiser/) - Thank you Linville River Pottery for a very successful Clay for Community Pottery Sale in 2022. The sale generated $2,026 for Feeding Avery Families - enough to fund more than 12,000+ meals for hungry residents in Avery County. If you enjoy using or gifting unique local handmade pottery while supporting nonprofit organizations vital to our
- [Sept 2022 Update: New Building & Initiatives](https://feedingaveryfamilies.org/sept-2022-update/) - It’s been a busy year at Feeding Avery Families as they expand initiatives and space to help eliminate hunger in Avery County. During the past 12 months, the non-profit provided more than half a million pounds of groceries, produce, bread and frozen meats at no cost to thousands of local families in need. Their much
- [Our Top 21 Accomplishments of 2021](https://feedingaveryfamilies.org/2021-recap/) - While 2021 was certainly a challenging year for all, Feeding Avery Families had many successes to celebrate. This non-profit organization fights hunger in Avery County, North Carolina, by providing food at no charge to those who need a helping hand. Here are Feeding Avery Families’ top 21 accomplishments of 2021: Gave away 539,000 pounds of
- [Dick's 2021 Updates](https://feedingaveryfamilies.org/updates/) - In our ever-growing efforts to feed the hungry in Avery County, we are posting updates from Dick below. Read more about current programs. Want to help? Donate online or sign up to volunteer. November 10, 2021 We have started a three month period in which we’ll have just three distributions per month. This is all because
- [2021 News Features](https://feedingaveryfamilies.org/2021-news-features/) - We are delighted to be featured in so many feature stories and updates in a variety of media outlets. (Photo above by Avery Journal.) Here is a sampling for you to read and watch: WBTV Feature, June 2021 Avery Journal - June 2021, "Feeding Avery Families continues mission with food distribution van": Click here to
- [Fall 2021 Updates: Finding Land & More Partners](https://feedingaveryfamilies.org/fall2021/) - We are so excited to announce that Feeding Avery Families has found land on which, eventually, to build our new Operation Center. It is 2.1 acres, behind WAMY and the Avery County Schools Building in Newland. It fronts on Old Vale Road and, as you can see, is fairly level from side to side. We
- [FAF Top 20 Highlights of 2020](https://feedingaveryfamilies.org/2020top20/) - What a year it was for Feeding Avery Families, a non-profit organization fighting hunger in Avery County, North Carolina! The first couple of months of 2020 were “business as usual” as they worked on several new initiatives. Then COVID-19 hit in March. They immediately pivoted their distribution on Fridays from client-choice shopping inside to drive-through
- [Food Lion Weekly Donations](https://feedingaveryfamilies.org/food-lion-weekly-donations/) - Food Lion in Banner Elk quietly donates thousands of pounds of food each month to Feeding Avery Families. Five days each week, a FAF volunteer (like Larry Zimmer in photo above) picks up surplus food from the meat, deli and bakery departments. So far in 2020, they have averaged more than 2,100 pounds each month!
- [Generous Lowes Foods Customers](https://feedingaveryfamilies.org/lowes-food-generous-customers/) - If you shop at Lowes Foods in Banner Elk, you have been asked at the check-out about donating food to Feeding Avery Families. You also see the bins of donated food displayed by the front door. The latest campaign collected more than 10,000 cans of Campbell's tomato and chicken noodle soup in just two weeks!
- [Feeding Avery Children: Summer 2020](https://feedingaveryfamilies.org/children-summer-2020/) - Today was the first day of a Summer Delivery Program organized to deliver food to the homes of the children of Avery County and their families. As the days have finally warmed and occasional thunderstorms roll across the surrounding mountains, it feels like there is fresh hope and a new beginning, although the food insecurity
- [High Country Charitable Foundation & AMY Wellness Donation](https://feedingaveryfamilies.org/foundation-donation/) - High Country Press | May 4, 2020 | By Nathan Ham In extremely uncertain times and some critical food shortages for families, particularly in rural areas, the High Country Charitable Foundation and AMY Wellness Foundation in Avery County have been able to raise a total of $75,000 that will be distributed evenly to Feeding Avery
- [Avery Journal: First Things Foundation at FAF](https://feedingaveryfamilies.org/first-things-foundation/) - By Luke Barber | Avery Journal | April 15, 2020 Despite having roots in the Orthodox Christian Church, the way in which the First Things Foundation conducts its missions and relief efforts is anything but traditional. Similar to the Peace Corps or Samaritan’s Purse, First Things Foundation prides itself in its efforts to help those
- [Thank You! Empty Bowls Raises $16,000](https://feedingaveryfamilies.org/thank-you/) - Handcrafted bowls are the heart and soul of Empty Bowls, raising funds to provide food for people whose bowls might otherwise be empty. On Saturday, August 24th, the generosity and creativity of potters helped raise over $16,000 to purchase food for the nonprofit Feeding Avery Families. We especially thank the following potters & clay artists

## Pages

- [Feeding Avery Families](https://feedingaveryfamilies.org/) - Welcome to Feeding Avery Families, a Non-Profit Food Pantry in Avery County, North Carolina Food Distribution at our Operations Center is on FRIDAYS. Shop 9:30 to 11:15 AM and 12:30 to 2:15 PM. Call us at 828-783-8506 for additional options! CLICK HERE to get details. Hello! Feeding Avery Families is dedicated to eliminating hunger by
- [About Feeding Avery Families](https://feedingaveryfamilies.org/about-faf/) - Feeding Avery Families is a dedicated nonprofit food pantry focused on addressing food insecurity in Avery County, North Carolina (including towns of Newland, Banner Elk, Elk Park, Pineola, Linville, Crossnore, Beech Mountain and Sugar Mountain). Founded in 2006 through a group of local volunteers, we are dedicated to eliminating hunger by providing supplemental food assistance
- [Contact & Find Us](https://feedingaveryfamilies.org/contact/) - Feeding Avery Families serves Avery County in the western North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains. We are located in the county seat of Newland, providing food to our hungry neighbors in the communities of Elk Park, Banner Elk, Crossnore, Sugar Mountain, Linville, Plumtree, Minneapolis, Frank, Beech Mountain and more. Feeding Avery Families Operations Center Address:189 Old
- [Volunteer](https://feedingaveryfamilies.org/volunteer/) - Volunteers are essential for Feeding Avery Families to fulfill its mission to address food insecurity. They donate more than 10,000 hours each year sorting, packing, driving, assisting and spreading love and good cheer. To learn more about volunteering, please come to the FAF Center on Thursday or Friday mornings or call the office at 828-783-8506.
- [Support Us: Donations & More](https://feedingaveryfamilies.org/support/) - For 20 years, Feeding Avery Families has been providing nourishing food to our neighbors across Avery County. We rely solely on donations, gifts, and grants to fund our work. Your support makes it possible to ensure that families facing hunger can find comfort, dignity, and hope. Read more about our local needs for food. By MailChecks
- [How to Get Food?](https://feedingaveryfamilies.org/food/) - If you are in need of food, here are options to receive assistance from Feeding Avery Families: Shop & Pick-Up on Fridays: Each Friday at our Operations Center, our neighbors receive food assistance with a wide variety of non-perishable products, meat, produce, bread, dairy, dessert and a selection of household and personal items. Get details.
- [Mobile Food Distribution in Avery County](https://feedingaveryfamilies.org/mobile-distribution/) - Our mobile food pantry distributions throughout Avery County are designed to reach residents in rural and underserved areas who lack transportation to our on-site distributions on Fridays. These are organized in partnership with local individuals or organizations who have connections to the community. Feeding Avery Families deliveries food once a month to the below locations.
- [Shop & Pick Up: Fridays](https://feedingaveryfamilies.org/shop/) - Come to Feeding Avery Families on FRIDAYS 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? The FAF Distribution Center at 189 Old Vale Rd in Newland. Click Here for Directions When?
- [Thank you!](https://feedingaveryfamilies.org/thank-you/) - Thank you to these organizations for supporting us with grants to feed local families.
- [The Need](https://feedingaveryfamilies.org/need/) - Food insecurity is a chronic problem in Avery County and the surrounding western North Carolina area. In western North Carolina, 1 in 5 people, including children do not have access to 3 square meals a day. This is significantly higher than the national average. Nationwide, 1 in 9 people and 1 in 6 children struggle
- [History](https://feedingaveryfamilies.org/history/)
- [Resources](https://feedingaveryfamilies.org/resources/) - Habitat for Humanity – 828-733-20252170 Millers Gap, Newland, NC 28657 Avery Family Impact Thrift Store– 828-737-09681301 Millers Gap Hwy, Newland, NC 28657 Reaching Avery Ministries -Emergency Food PantryRAMS Rack – 828-733-5095147 New Vale Road, Newland, NC 28657 Volunteer Avery - 828-737-0718 High Country Community Health - 828-733-0221448 Cranberry Street, Newland NC 28657
- [Partnerships](https://feedingaveryfamilies.org/partnerships/) - Feeding Avery Families relies on many partnerships to provide high quality food for our clients. If you are interested in helping to provide support through donations of food, supplies or services, please contact us. Manna FoodBank - Asheville, NC: MANNA FoodBank is a private, not-for-profit service organization working to end food insecurity in the 16
- [Donate Now](https://feedingaveryfamilies.org/donate/) - Donate online now with a credit card or bank draft. See additional ways to support us!
- [Sign Up](https://feedingaveryfamilies.org/sign-up/) - Sign up to receive email updates for volunteering, getting food and other ways to support us!
- [Privacy](https://feedingaveryfamilies.org/privacy/) - Be it resolved that it shall be the policy of Feeding Avery Families to hold as confidential its donor list information and not to sell, rent or trade any donor list information with any third party. Exceptions to this policy can only be made upon the concurrence of the Board and after donors have been

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