Buncombe County Manna Food Drive Starts Today

Buncombe County -- Buncombe County Government Community News: November 15, 2022:
Buncombe County is holding its annual food drive for MANNA FoodBank

on Nov. 15-19. Along with our internal food drive, we’re asking members of the public to help provide some holiday relief for families in our community.

You can drop off donations at the following locations around Buncombe County (look for the collection bins and signs):
- Public libraries
- Register of Deeds at 205 College St.
- HHS building at 40 Coxe Ave.
- County administration building at 200 College St.
- Tax Collections at 94 Coxe Ave.
- Family Justice Center at 35 Woodfin St.
- Election Services at 59 Woodfin Place
- Permits & Inspections at 30 Valley St.
- Lake Julian Park
MANNA’s most-needed items include:
- Canned meats (beef, chicken, tuna)
- Peanut butter (plastic jars only)
- Dried/canned beans (pork and beans, pinto, kidney, black)
- Hearty soups (pop-top cans preferred)
- Meals in a box or can (beef stew, chili, mac & cheese, hash)
- Canned fruit (fruit cocktail, raisins, apple sauce)
- Canned vegetables (green beans, carrots, greens)
- Cereals and grains (rice, pasta, cereal in a box or bag)
- Fruit and vegetable juices
- Dry milk (instant non-fat)