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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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Ready Play Entertainment
Arts

Ready Play Entertainment

Jazz musician and local wedding DJ
Midwest Witch Art
Arts

Midwest Witch Art

Jewelry, home decor and other accessories made with epoxy resin and real flowers/plants
The Grey Eagle Taqueria
Food & Drink

The Grey Eagle Taqueria

Traditional-style tacos and so much more, all prepared in-house using fresh ingredients
Subject Matter Studio
Arts

Subject Matter Studio

Graphic design and screen-printing studio in West Asheville specializing in limited-edition concert posters, art prints, and custom printing services
Mtn. Metalworks Jewelry
Arts

Mtn. Metalworks Jewelry

Handcrafted bespoke jewelry
New Moon Magic Studio
Arts

New Moon Magic Studio

Unique, handmade jewelry and re-imagined clothing
Ultra Coffeebar
Food & Drink

Ultra Coffeebar

Specialty coffeeshop and café in the River Arts District
Mary’s Mountain Cookies
Food & Drink

Mary’s Mountain Cookies

Quarter-pound cookies, brownies, edible dough, ice-cream sandwiches and more
The Bright Angle
Retail

The Bright Angle

A design studio specializing in handmade, modern ceramic lighting and home goods.
Pleb Urban Winery
Food & Drink

Pleb Urban Winery

Wine from grapes grown in the Blue Ridge Mountains enjoyed in a laid-back winery
Reiki for Today
Services

Reiki for Today

Animal reiki, Reiki remote and in person
MountainWoodsNC
Arts

MountainWoodsNC

Handcrafted Live-Edge Furniture
Pinecrest Bed & Breakfast
Lodging

Pinecrest Bed & Breakfast

Five bedroom B&B in the heart of historic Montford, just 1 mile to downtown Asheville
Yonder Luxury Vacation Rentals
Lodging

Yonder Luxury Vacation Rentals

Locally owned and managed. Offering 1-bedroom luxury cabins to 10-bedroom private estates with a personal touch
Short Street Cakes
Food & Drink

Short Street Cakes

All natural wedding and special occasion cake bakery serving Asheville for 18 years
The Whale
Food & Drink

The Whale

Craft beer bar pouring brews from around the world
Mountain Running Company
Retail

Mountain Running Company

Running specialty and footwear, 3 locations in WNC - Asheville, Black Mountain, and Boone
Yalla
Food & Drink

Yalla

Middle Eastern food truck usually found at Catawba Brewing South Slope
The Evolving Artist
Services

The Evolving Artist

I help creative artists using proprietary techniques in 1:1 and group coaching
French Broad Adventures
Tours & Attractions

French Broad Adventures

Whitewater rafting, ziplines, off-road e-biking, and canyoneering expeditions
Matcha Nude
Food & Drink

Matcha Nude

Matcha with a unique blend of affordability, exceptional taste, and a focus on sustainability
The Salt Spa of Asheville & Himalayan Salt Cave Sanctuary
Services

The Salt Spa of Asheville & Himalayan Salt Cave Sanctuary

Salt therapy in a salt cave as well as massages and other stress relief therapies, plus a retail shop
Rosetta's Kitchen
Food & Drink

Rosetta's Kitchen

Vegan and vegetarian comfort foods since 2002
Daoist Traditions College Acupuncture Clinic
Outdoors & Wellness

Daoist Traditions College Acupuncture Clinic

College clinic offering affordable acupuncture treatments
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
Biltmore Lamp & Shade Gallery
Retail

Biltmore Lamp & Shade Gallery

Elegant lamps, lampshades, antiques, and accessories
Swahili Coast
Retail

Swahili Coast

Accessories, apparel, and home goods, handmade in partnership with worker-owned co-ops in East Africa
Leo's House of Thirst
Food & Drink

Leo's House of Thirst

Low-key wine bar offering charcuterie boards, tartines and other light fare
Posana Restaurant
Food & Drink

Posana Restaurant

Casually refined, locally owned, contemporary American restaurant in historic downtown Asheville
Snow in July Designs
Services

Snow in July Designs

Brand creation including logo design, brand identity, packaging designs and helping small businesses bloom
Story Parlor
Arts

Story Parlor

Narrative arts space featuring events and classes for the community and by the community
Master BBQ
Food & Drink

Master BBQ

80-year-old family recipes of traditional Filipino comfort food in a food truck setting
Scribblepie Creative Studio
Services

Scribblepie Creative Studio

Specializing in branding, web design, and photography
Erika Busse
Arts

Erika Busse

Vibrant art, printmaking, and handmade apparel inspired by nature
Stephanie Jones illustration and pottery
Arts

Stephanie Jones illustration and pottery

I create pottery in my home basement studio and have been selling at the High Fiber which was located on the ground floor of Riverview Station. I am also an illustrator.
Nicole McConville Photography
Services

Nicole McConville Photography

Elevated product and headshot photography and that stands out and sells