How to donate a meal this holiday season

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We heard from several readers this year looking to pass on a little holiday cheer to folks in need this season. So we turned to you to get your suggestions + tips on how to donate or sponsor a meal for a family in need. Here’s what you said –

ABCCM (24 Cumberland Ave.)

AHOPE Day Center (19 N. Ann St.)

Asheville Pandemic of Love is collecting grocery gift cards for Thanksgiving meals. We are asking for cards from Harris Teeter, Walmart, Aldi and or Ingles. I will distribute the cards over the weekend to those who are registered with us for assistance. – Suzi I.

Asheville Strong

Asheville Survival Program

BeLoved Asheville (10 N. Market St.)

Bountiful Cities (408 Pearson Dr.)

Food Connection is delivering 300 meals on Thanksgiving day to families across Buncombe County. – Flori P.

Haywood Street Congregation (297 Haywood Rd.)

Helpmate (35 Woodfin St.)

Ingrid’s Food Pantry (718 Haywood Rd.)

MANNA FoodBank (627 Swannanoa River Rd.)

Okie Dokies Somkehouse (2375 US 70, Swannanoa) is helping a chunk for BCS and ACS families – Tracey C.

The Red Door Church of the Advocate (Trinity Episcopal Church at 60 Church Street) – Jan G.

Twelve Baskets, 610 Haywood Rd.

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