Blossman Gas to Host Propane Relief Drive in Swannanoa This Saturday
By Marge | Published 2025-12-20T14:48:52.249+00:00
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Swannanoa -- December 20, 2025: As winter settles into the Blue Ridge Mountains, a critical resource for local families is being made more accessible. Blossman Gas & Appliance has announced a community propane drive taking place today, Saturday, Dec. 20, at the site of the former Ingles in Swannanoa.
The event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., is specifically designed to support the hundreds of residents still navigating the long-term recovery from Tropical Storm Helene. Fifteen months after the storm reshaped the Swannanoa Valley, many families remain in temporary housing situations—including campers and RVs—where propane is the primary source for heat and hot meals.Community Roots and Continued RecoveryBlossman Gas, an Asheville-based company operating under the philosophy of "Local Peop