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In the wake of Hurricane Helene, many beloved Asheville and Buncombe County businesses have been deeply affected by the storm. While the community comes together to rebuild, you can lend a helping hand from afar by shopping at these businesses' online stores or contributing to fundraising efforts.

Local, independent businesses are the heart of Asheville, home to growers who are artists and artists whose work grows. Thought leaders and thought provokers, musicians and storytellers, entrepreneurs and educators, foodies and beer lovers, hippies, healers, adventurers, creators and innovators. We craft and brew and paint and carve, handcrafted by real hands. Real hands that need a helping hand. And a hug.

Your support sustains the deeply-rooted culture that makes the Asheville area so special. Every purchase counts—thank you for standing with us. If you want to do more, consider donating directly to the Always Asheville Fund and other local, large-scale impact funds and relief organizations.

Want to be featured on this page? If your business has an online store or donation platform, we’d love to include it. Fill out this form to get involved.

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Linda Azar
Arts

Linda Azar

Handcrafted jewelry
The Radical
Lodging

The Radical

Unique posh-punk hotel with a restaurant and rooftop bar in the River Arts District
AvlCakeLady
Food & Drink

AvlCakeLady

Locally owned and operated bake shop.
Black Trumpet Farm
Farms & Farmer's Markets

Black Trumpet Farm

Providing nutritious local gourmet mushrooms to the Asheville area
Li Newton Fine Arts
Arts

Li Newton Fine Arts

Original mixed media paintings and Giclee prints
West Asheville Yoga, LLC
Outdoors & Wellness

West Asheville Yoga, LLC

A sweet little neighborhood studio in the heart of West Asheville
Calico Forest Designs
Retail

Calico Forest Designs

Handmade storage bags, foraging pouches, and sewing patterns
House of Black Cat Magic
Retail

House of Black Cat Magic

A metaphysical supplies shop for the modern practitioner and black cat lounge
Ray Jones Woodcrafts
Arts

Ray Jones Woodcrafts

Fine wood boxes
New Origin Brewing
Food & Drink

New Origin Brewing

Brewery focusing on new school and experimental beers with 12 beers on tap
Momentum Gallery
Arts

Momentum Gallery

A family-owned gallery whose collection is 75% regional
Village Wayside
Food & Drink

Village Wayside

Old train depot turned lively diner for homestyle American eats with a Midwestern influence.
Out of the Woods Therapy
Services

Out of the Woods Therapy

Psychotherapy practice that is fiercely LGBTQ+ affirming, sex positive, trauma-informed and feminist-informed
Green River Woods
Arts

Green River Woods

Local lumber supplier and fine furniture building
Strada Italiano
Food & Drink

Strada Italiano

A family-owned and operated Italian trattoria serving house-made pasta and more
MAADILI COLLECTIVE
Retail

MAADILI COLLECTIVE

Collective partnering with Ugandan artisans to promote economic freedom through Fair Trade design
Calaycay Design
Arts

Calaycay Design

Handcrafted jewelry in sterling, gold, and bronze with semi-precious stones
The Enlightened Loons
Arts

The Enlightened Loons

Intuitively handmade jewelry, candles, and home decor! Everything is made with love and purpose
Town Hardware & General Store
Retail

Town Hardware & General Store

Locally owned hardware & general store with a huge variety of products for the entire family
Martha Johnson Art/Four Sisters Studio
Arts

Martha Johnson Art/Four Sisters Studio

Mixed media collage
Mary’s Mountain Cookies
Food & Drink

Mary’s Mountain Cookies

Quarter-pound cookies, brownies, edible dough, ice-cream sandwiches and more
Virtue Boutique
Retail

Virtue Boutique

Women's Clothing Boutique
Olive This
Retail

Olive This

Boutique specializing in premium extra virgin olive oils and balsamic vinegars on tap
Project 96 LLC
Arts

Project 96 LLC

Multimedia creative entrepreneur outlet showcasing my work and trade
Alicia Anne Armstrong - Fine Artist
Arts

Alicia Anne Armstrong - Fine Artist

Contemporary impressionist paintings and art gallery
The Doula of Entrepreneurship
Services

The Doula of Entrepreneurship

One-on-one virtual course and workbook called "How to Eradicate Fear- A Guide for Entrepreneurs"
Valhalla Indoor Axe Throwing
Tours & Attractions

Valhalla Indoor Axe Throwing

Premier axe throwing venue
Little Dreamers Couture
Retail

Little Dreamers Couture

Handmade dresses for children
Casablanca Cigar Bar
Retail

Casablanca Cigar Bar

Handmade premium cigars, fine spirits, whiskey, bourbon, local beer, craft cocktails, and relaxing atmosphere
Lori Portka - Happiness Through Art
Arts

Lori Portka - Happiness Through Art

Diverse line of stationery, gifts, and home décor created from original paintings
Serenity and Scott
Retail

Serenity and Scott

Cosmetics and Fragrance
Moon Spore
Arts

Moon Spore

Native Asheville artist’s funky creations for funky humans
Dog & Pony Show
Retail

Dog & Pony Show

Beautifully curated collection of distinctive home décor and unique gifts
Mikasa Criolla
Food & Drink

Mikasa Criolla

Empanada shop located in downtown Asheville
The Bright Angle
Retail

The Bright Angle

A design studio specializing in handmade, modern ceramic lighting and home goods.
Arts of Asheville
Nonprofit

Arts of Asheville

Online store that sells merchandise to give profits back to artists and arts community