Love Asheville From Afar

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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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Retail

Serenity and Scott

Cosmetics and Fragrance
Arts

Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center

Exhibition/performance space and resource center preserving the legacy of Black Mountain College
Food & Drink

Guajiro & El Patio de Guajiro

A family-run Cuban-American restaurant serving delicious traditional Cuban cuisine and community
Retail

Adoratherapy

Wellness brand specializing in mood-boosting aromatherapy products and aura readings
Tours & Attractions

Blue Ridge Hiking Co.

Safe on-trail experiences in WNC with engaging, knowledgeable and well-trained guides
Services

Mobile Body and Paint

Automotive paint and body shop, serving the community on a budget with payment options. Specializing in helping those who have to pay out of pocket for repairs.
Tours & Attractions

Blue Ridge Wine Tours

Driving wine tours showcasing the vineyards of WNC plus walking tours in downtown Asheville
Nonprofit

Bounty & Soul

Local nonprofit providing free produce markets and wellness education
Retail

SoulKu

Meaningful gemstone jewelry handmade and signed by local Asheville work-from-home moms
Retail

Fox and Beaux

Custom jewelry design studio and boutique in Downtown Asheville
Arts

She’s Crafty AVL

Captivating handcrafted array of snarky signs, jewelry, clothing and art
Food & Drink

Smasheville

Food truck specializing in chef-driven, locally sourced products
Farms & Farmer's Markets

RAD Farmers Market

The only year-round weekday farmers market in the Asheville area
Arts

Curve Studios

Industrial working artists’ studios with a serene outdoor area and crafts and fine art for sale
Food & Drink

The Market Place Restaurant

Local, downtown, farm to table restaurant
Food & Drink

Scooby Brew

Beer for dogs, crafted with human-grade, dog-friendly ingredients.
Food & Drink

The Golden Pineapple Bar

Bartender owned and operated neighborhood bar in West Asheville
Retail

De La Terre Skincare

Natural skincare that goes well beyond simple quality, and purity
Food & Drink

Early Girl Eatery

Farm-to-table eatery featuring a local and organic menu
Arts

Goodesigns

Artist, designer, and illustrator with a passion for all things fun and colorful
Arts

Deeana’s Designs

Custom cushions, window treatments, and small upholstery
Retail

Europa

Europa offers unique gifts imported from almost 20 countries
Arts

Independent Arts and Music of Asheville

First-of-its-kind platform to preserve and promote Asheville’s local music scene
Tours & Attractions

Valhalla Indoor Axe Throwing

Premier axe throwing venue
Food & Drink

The Bull & Beggar

High-end new American fare & wine
Retail

Nappy Thoughts Prompt Cards

Self-discovery prompt cards for high achievers
Tours & Attractions

Wai Mauna SUP Tours

Paddleboard rentals, guided tours, lessons, and lake house delivery
Services

Go Local Asheville

A member based organization that supports the local independent business community of Asheville and Buncombe County
Arts

Village Potters

Comprehensive pottery-making facility with resident artist studios, workshops & artwork on display.
Food & Drink

Westville Pub

Wood-&-brick tavern offering local craft beers on tap, a lengthy bar-food menu & live blues.
Farms & Farmer's Markets

Hickory Nut Gap Farm

Farm raising beef, pork & poultry, as well as growing fruit, with a farm store
Food & Drink

Montford Deli

Counter-service joint doling out sandwiches, burgers, wings and desserts
Retail

Second Gear

Outdoor Gear + Apparel Consignment Shop
Arts

The Asheville Artists Flood Collection

A card deck and coffee table book featuring 54 original works of art lost during Helene
Food & Drink

French Broad Chocolates

Sources cacao from trusted farmers and producers and transforms it into delicious craft chocolate
Food & Drink

Finch Grocery

A modern-day grocery for meals, drinks, and gifts