Pumpkin Patch Update

Our pumpkin patch has been a cherished tradition for many years. However, communities in Western North Carolina, including ours, are just beginning the process of recovering from the devastating floods and aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Many areas are still without power and water, and our efforts are only just beginning in some parts of our cherished community. Instead of our annual pumpkin patch, we invite everyone to pull together and help our local community.

Helpful Resources from Explore Asheville:

• How to Help

• Closures

Additional Resources:

• City of Asheville Info and Updates

• Buncombe County Info and Updates

• North Carolina Info and Updates

• NCDOT Road Closure Map

• Duke Energy Power Outage Map

• Disaster Unemployment Assistance

• Waze Map of Road Closures

• Open-source Community Resource Document

• World Central Kitchen has arrived in Asheville and will begin serving meals 9/30 at noon at Bears Smokehouse on Coxe Ave. More info here.

• Water Distribution Sites Available in Buncombe County starting at 2 p.m. Monday 9/30. More info here.

• City of Asheville has announced a water distribution point at Pack Square Park starting at 9am each day and going until dark or until supply runs out. Water allowance is one gallon per person with a max of five gallons per family. Must bring your own container. Distribution site is walk-up only with assistance available for those who cannot carry water back to their cars. More info here.

• Some Asheville restaurants are open and serving food as supplies last. We are updating our Instagram stories with that information as it comes through.

Additional Places to Donate:

Here are some links for those looking to lend their support:  

• Donate directly to World Central Kitchen, MANNA FoodBank, Red Cross and United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County.