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A group of people put cans into plastic bags at MANNA FoodBank
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Support local organizations feeding the community for free
Support these local organizations to make sure our community stays fed.
October 29, 2025 01:24 PM
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Grace Powers
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Where to volunteer in Asheville
Whether you want to pack food for folks in need or foster pets, here are 40+ ways to lend a helping hand in your community.
July 11, 2025
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Lover's Leap on the Appalachian Trail
Events
Celebrate National Trails Day in Asheville
Established by the American Hiking Society more than 30 years ago, National Trails Day encourages community gathering, environmental stewardship, and outdoor preservation.
June 2, 2025
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Bethany Osborn
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Travel and Outdoors
Be a part of Pisgah’s largest volunteer day
Register for Pisgah Project Day to join hundreds of volunteers in completing improvement projects in the Pisgah Ranger District.
April 8, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Local volunteer opportunities to support recovery from Hurricane Helene
Get involved with these volunteer opportunities to help the community rebuild.
October 15, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Nonprofits
Celebrating 10 years of Appalachian Wildlife Refuge
The nonprofit is celebrating a decade of rehabilitating wildlife in WNC with a special fundraiser.
September 13, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Volunteer
How to join a Buncombe County board or commission
Use your unique perspective to help improve our community by joining a county board or commission.
March 12, 2024
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Grace Powers
Asheville Habitat for Humanity volunteers working on construction of a house.
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Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity and MANNA FoodBank are trading places for a day
The service swap celebrates four decades of work for both organizations.
September 17, 2023
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Grace Powers
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Education
Help local teachers stock their classrooms with school supplies
We want to show our support for local teachers by highlighting school supplies wishlists for educators across Asheville.
August 2, 2023
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Rebecca McRobbie
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PubCorps feeds families in need with Sunday Brunch
The monthly event feeds thousands of WNC families struggling with food insecurity.
May 1, 2023
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Grace Powers
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