Crisis Ministry

Food Pantry and Clothes Closet

SVCM offers a “neighbor choice” food pantry where clients call and a volunteer or staff member takes their food order from the list of available food items. Neighbors can come every 21 days for food. Neighbors can check once a week to see if free produce is available. Visit Bounty and Soul's Produce Distribution Schedule here.

SVCM distributes TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program) to all eligible neighbors. Neighbors can receive TEFAP even if they do not meet the other eligibility requirements for other programs.

​TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program) is American-grown food given to supplement the diets of low-income people. To participate one must provide name, household size, either receive FNS benefits or qualify by income. All information is self-declared, kept confidential, and won't be shared. No proof of ID, income or residency are required to receive TEFAP.

Our Clothes Closet has men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing as well as shoes.  Neighbors can come every 21 days to choose a limited number of each item for every person in the household.  We also have sheets, towels, and blankets which clients are eligible for every 6 months. There are also household items such as plates, bowls, glasses, silverware and basic kitchen utensils and small appliances. ​

​If you have clothes, food, household items, or linens you would like to donate:

Call the ministry at 828-669-9404 and let a volunteer or staff member know you are coming by to drop items off. Please drop off items during our open hours (9 am-3 pm M-F) so clothing or food is not left out overnight to get dirty or eaten by critters! To drop off, go to 101 N. Ridgeway Ave in Black Mountain and go to the right of the building where there is a drop off door. Volunteers will be happy to provide you with a tax receipt. Thank you so much for your donations, they make a difference in the lives of our neighbors in need!

FOOD PANTRY & CLOTHING CLOSET AVAILABILITY 

Food - Every 21 days

  • Clothing - Every 60 days

  • Linens and Home Goods - Every 6 months

WOODYARD MINISTRY

Thanks to the hard work of many volunteers, SVCM brings firewood to those who use it to heat their homes in the winter. For more information, call (828) 669-9404 or contact us here.

Do you or someone you know need help? Reach out today to find out how we can assist you!

Eligibility Criteria and Intake Requirements
SVCM serves those in the following areas:

  • East Asheville (Oteen and east of the VA Hospital)

  • Swannanoa

  • Black Mountain

  • Montreat

  • Ridgecrest

    If you're seeking financial assistance with a bills, rent, or mortgage payments please bring the following:

    • Most recent bill and any other documentation that would help us better understand your situation

    • Photo ID