Non-Profit Food Pantry in Avery County, North Carolina
Food Distribution is available on the FIRST FOUR FRIDAYS OF EACH MONTH. Shop 9:30 to 11:15 AM and 12:30 to 2:15 PM. Drive Thru from 9:30 to 11:30 AM and from 12:30 to 2:30 PM. Call us for additional times and options!
Feeding Avery Families (FAF):
- 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
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