Food Distribution
Free grocery distribution handing out fresh and shelf stable groceries at the YMCA, hosted by WellCare NC for local residents seeking no cost food pickup and community resource referrals.
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A pop-up mobile market in the library parking lot hands out free fresh produce plus healthy recipe ideas with no paperwork or income requirements. Browse a community engagement table with cooking demonstrations and connect to local services while you’re there.
A pop-up mobile market in the library parking lot hands out free fresh produce plus healthy recipe ideas with no paperwork or income requirements. Browse a community engagement table with cooking demonstrations and connect to local services while you’re there.
A pop-up mobile market in the library parking lot hands out free fresh produce plus healthy recipe ideas with no paperwork or income requirements. Browse a community engagement table with cooking demonstrations and connect to local services while you’re there.
Celebrate new beginnings with a community baby shower providing gifts, support, and resource connections for expectant parents hosted by WellCare NC in a welcoming neighborhood space.
Celebrate new beginnings with a community baby shower providing gifts, support, and resource connections for expectant parents hosted by WellCare NC in a welcoming neighborhood space.
Celebrate new beginnings with a community baby shower providing gifts, support, and resource connections for expectant parents hosted by WellCare NC in a welcoming neighborhood space.
A free lunchtime, hands-on cooking demonstration focused on affordable healthy eating and practical nutrition habits. Expect interactive tips geared toward keeping individuals and families well with simple, budget-friendly meal strategies.
A free lunchtime, hands-on cooking demonstration focused on affordable healthy eating and practical nutrition habits. Expect interactive tips geared toward keeping individuals and families well with simple, budget-friendly meal strategies.
A free lunchtime, hands-on cooking demonstration focused on affordable healthy eating and practical nutrition habits. Expect interactive tips geared toward keeping individuals and families well with simple, budget-friendly meal strategies.
Hands-on Naloxone (Narcan) training with practical overdose response steps plus a harm reduction primer and local context on substance use trends. Community-focused learning at a wellness center with resources and Q&A.
Hands-on Naloxone (Narcan) training with practical overdose response steps plus a harm reduction primer and local context on substance use trends. Community-focused learning at a wellness center with resources and Q&A.
Hands-on Naloxone (Narcan) training with practical overdose response steps plus a harm reduction primer and local context on substance use trends. Community-focused learning at a wellness center with resources and Q&A.
Monthly free in person networking for local businesses and professionals focused on connection, collaboration, and growth, drawing about 35 to 50 attendees at AmeriHealth Caritas Wellness and Opportunity Center.
Monthly free in person networking for local businesses and professionals focused on connection, collaboration, and growth, drawing about 35 to 50 attendees at AmeriHealth Caritas Wellness and Opportunity Center.
Monthly free in person networking for local businesses and professionals focused on connection, collaboration, and growth, drawing about 35 to 50 attendees at AmeriHealth Caritas Wellness and Opportunity Center.
After-work networking for local entrepreneurs and small businesses to connect with health and community-service partners, browse resource tables, and pursue mentorship and partnership opportunities for business growth.
After-work networking for local entrepreneurs and small businesses to connect with health and community-service partners, browse resource tables, and pursue mentorship and partnership opportunities for business growth.
After-work networking for local entrepreneurs and small businesses to connect with health and community-service partners, browse resource tables, and pursue mentorship and partnership opportunities for business growth.
Evening community foraging walks exploring local wild edible plants and seasonal edibles, teaching plant identification and ethical harvesting along Asheville greenways with hands-on guidance from local foragers.
Evening community foraging walks exploring local wild edible plants and seasonal edibles, teaching plant identification and ethical harvesting along Asheville greenways with hands-on guidance from local foragers.
Evening community foraging walks exploring local wild edible plants and seasonal edibles, teaching plant identification and ethical harvesting along Asheville greenways with hands-on guidance from local foragers.
A free hour-long yoga session blending gentle movement, guided meditation, and mindfulness practices led by a local instructor. Expect a calm, community-focused atmosphere centered on stress relief and body awareness.
A free hour-long yoga session blending gentle movement, guided meditation, and mindfulness practices led by a local instructor. Expect a calm, community-focused atmosphere centered on stress relief and body awareness.
A free hour-long yoga session blending gentle movement, guided meditation, and mindfulness practices led by a local instructor. Expect a calm, community-focused atmosphere centered on stress relief and body awareness.
A free caregiver support circle centered on lived experience, hope, and healing in a welcoming wellness setting. Open to all caregivers seeking peer connection, encouragement, and practical emotional support.
A free caregiver support circle centered on lived experience, hope, and healing in a welcoming wellness setting. Open to all caregivers seeking peer connection, encouragement, and practical emotional support.
A free caregiver support circle centered on lived experience, hope, and healing in a welcoming wellness setting. Open to all caregivers seeking peer connection, encouragement, and practical emotional support.
Free mammogram screenings focus on early breast cancer detection for eligible women 40+ (typically at least one year since the last mammogram). Community health partners provide on-site diagnostic support with eligibility help available by phone.
Free mammogram screenings focus on early breast cancer detection for eligible women 40+ (typically at least one year since the last mammogram). Community health partners provide on-site diagnostic support with eligibility help available by phone.
Free mammogram screenings focus on early breast cancer detection for eligible women 40+ (typically at least one year since the last mammogram). Community health partners provide on-site diagnostic support with eligibility help available by phone.
A warm postpartum gathering where mothers with babies (newborn to 12 months) share real experiences in a safe, inclusive circle and build local support. Optional free drop in childcare creates a quiet hour to rest, reflect, and connect.
A warm postpartum gathering where mothers with babies (newborn to 12 months) share real experiences in a safe, inclusive circle and build local support. Optional free drop in childcare creates a quiet hour to rest, reflect, and connect.
A warm postpartum gathering where mothers with babies (newborn to 12 months) share real experiences in a safe, inclusive circle and build local support. Optional free drop in childcare creates a quiet hour to rest, reflect, and connect.
Lunch-and-learn presentation on the MANNA State of Hunger, unpacking WNC food insecurity data and the shift from pre-Helene to post-Helene conditions. Highlights MANNA’s regional response strategies and advocacy amid volatile federal funding.
Lunch-and-learn presentation on the MANNA State of Hunger, unpacking WNC food insecurity data and the shift from pre-Helene to post-Helene conditions. Highlights MANNA’s regional response strategies and advocacy amid volatile federal funding.
Lunch-and-learn presentation on the MANNA State of Hunger, unpacking WNC food insecurity data and the shift from pre-Helene to post-Helene conditions. Highlights MANNA’s regional response strategies and advocacy amid volatile federal funding.
Two-day Youth Mental Health First Aid course teaching adults how to recognize warning signs, respond to crises, and connect teens to professional care for mental health and substance use challenges. Registration required for both days.
Two-day Youth Mental Health First Aid course teaching adults how to recognize warning signs, respond to crises, and connect teens to professional care for mental health and substance use challenges. Registration required for both days.
Two-day Youth Mental Health First Aid course teaching adults how to recognize warning signs, respond to crises, and connect teens to professional care for mental health and substance use challenges. Registration required for both days.
Beginner friendly yoga therapy blended with 12 step recovery tools to calm the mind, ease physical tension, and build coping skills. A substance free, supportive morning space for anyone impacted by substance use, disordered eating, or behavioral health concerns.
Beginner friendly yoga therapy blended with 12 step recovery tools to calm the mind, ease physical tension, and build coping skills. A substance free, supportive morning space for anyone impacted by substance use, disordered eating, or behavioral health concerns.
Beginner friendly yoga therapy blended with 12 step recovery tools to calm the mind, ease physical tension, and build coping skills. A substance free, supportive morning space for anyone impacted by substance use, disordered eating, or behavioral health concerns.
Community conversation on food access and neighborhood resilience, with ABCCM volunteers and partner organizations sharing on-the-ground impact in Western North Carolina. Highlights ways to support neighbors through resources, opportunity, and service.
Community conversation on food access and neighborhood resilience, with ABCCM volunteers and partner organizations sharing on-the-ground impact in Western North Carolina. Highlights ways to support neighbors through resources, opportunity, and service.
Community conversation on food access and neighborhood resilience, with ABCCM volunteers and partner organizations sharing on-the-ground impact in Western North Carolina. Highlights ways to support neighbors through resources, opportunity, and service.
Hands-on vegan cooking instruction centered on food as medicine, led by certified health coach and longtime vegan Sharon Asselta. Expect practical, health-focused recipes and nutrition guidance in a supportive wellness-center classroom setting.
Hands-on vegan cooking instruction centered on food as medicine, led by certified health coach and longtime vegan Sharon Asselta. Expect practical, health-focused recipes and nutrition guidance in a supportive wellness-center classroom setting.
Hands-on vegan cooking instruction centered on food as medicine, led by certified health coach and longtime vegan Sharon Asselta. Expect practical, health-focused recipes and nutrition guidance in a supportive wellness-center classroom setting.
Interactive, skills-based training that helps caring adults spot signs of youth mental health challenges and practice supportive responses. Emphasizes confident, compassionate communication and knowing when to connect youth with appropriate help.
Interactive, skills-based training that helps caring adults spot signs of youth mental health challenges and practice supportive responses. Emphasizes confident, compassionate communication and knowing when to connect youth with appropriate help.
Interactive, skills-based training that helps caring adults spot signs of youth mental health challenges and practice supportive responses. Emphasizes confident, compassionate communication and knowing when to connect youth with appropriate help.
A free monthly meetup for Asheville-area health, wellness, and fitness professionals focused on building referral partnerships and collaborations. Casual daytime networking at a martial arts studio with space to connect and grow client pipelines.
A free monthly meetup for Asheville-area health, wellness, and fitness professionals focused on building referral partnerships and collaborations. Casual daytime networking at a martial arts studio with space to connect and grow client pipelines.
A free monthly meetup for Asheville-area health, wellness, and fitness professionals focused on building referral partnerships and collaborations. Casual daytime networking at a martial arts studio with space to connect and grow client pipelines.
Drop off kids ages 1–12 for supervised play and a small snack in a safe, nurturing YMCA setting. Built as a budget friendly childcare block so parents can run errands, unwind, or plan a date night.
Drop off kids ages 1–12 for supervised play and a small snack in a safe, nurturing YMCA setting. Built as a budget friendly childcare block so parents can run errands, unwind, or plan a date night.
Drop off kids ages 1–12 for supervised play and a small snack in a safe, nurturing YMCA setting. Built as a budget friendly childcare block so parents can run errands, unwind, or plan a date night.
Gentle, calming yoga paired with 12 Step recovery tools to help manage stressors and feel better in your body. Beginner friendly and open to anyone impacted by substance use or behavioral health concerns.
Gentle, calming yoga paired with 12 Step recovery tools to help manage stressors and feel better in your body. Beginner friendly and open to anyone impacted by substance use or behavioral health concerns.
Gentle, calming yoga paired with 12 Step recovery tools to help manage stressors and feel better in your body. Beginner friendly and open to anyone impacted by substance use or behavioral health concerns.