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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.

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Cathy Nichols
Arts

Cathy Nichols

Whimsical, narrative paintings, offering a "Storytellers" encaustic painting series of workshops.
Studio James Daniel
Arts

Studio James Daniel

Fine artist specializing in portraits, still-life, figure, landscape, and multi media artworks
Lazy Tiger Hostel
Lodging

Lazy Tiger Hostel

A traveler's hostel focused on making trips to Asheville more memorable
Moonlight Makers
Retail

Moonlight Makers

Funny gift brand to make you smile
District 42
Food & Drink

District 42

All-day lounge and bar offering small shareable plates, warm hospitality, and unique cocktails
Pirani Life
Retail

Pirani Life

Insulated stackable tumblers designed to make convenience less wasteful
Performance Impressions
Arts

Performance Impressions

Aerial photography of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Blue Ridge Parkway gifts and fine art prints and licensing
Pinecrest Bed & Breakfast
Lodging

Pinecrest Bed & Breakfast

Five bedroom B&B in the heart of historic Montford, just 1 mile to downtown Asheville
Shakey's
Food & Drink

Shakey's

Bar/Lounge/Nightclub/Event Space
Knook Ceramics
Arts

Knook Ceramics

Functional and sculptural ceramic objects that fit well as a cohesive collection but can also stand alone
WNC Nature Center
Tours & Attractions

WNC Nature Center

42-acre zoological park in Western North Carolina
12 Bones Smokehouse & Brewing
Food & Drink

12 Bones Smokehouse & Brewing

BBQ and Beer restaurant location in the River Arts District
Passage Keeper
Retail

Passage Keeper

Vintage clothing with a focus on the handmade, rare, and unusual
Friends & Fiberworks
Retail

Friends & Fiberworks

Family-owned yarn shop located on a farm in a 4000-square-foot building
Grove Arcade
Retail

Grove Arcade

Historic architectural landmarkthat houses local retail stores, restaurants and local businesses
Guajiro & El Patio de Guajiro
Food & Drink

Guajiro & El Patio de Guajiro

A family-run Cuban-American restaurant serving delicious traditional Cuban cuisine and community
Buggy Pops
Food & Drink

Buggy Pops

Handcrafted frozen ice pop business operated from a vintage cart
Chifferobe Home and Garden
Retail

Chifferobe Home and Garden

Unique handmade items from the Asheville area and beyond
Beer City Brewery Tours
Tours & Attractions

Beer City Brewery Tours

Tours of local craft breweries showcasing Asheville's history and culture of beer making
Street Fair
Retail

Street Fair

Clothing, jewelry, hats, bags, and more
Yalla
Food & Drink

Yalla

Middle Eastern food truck usually found at Catawba Brewing South Slope
Purl's Yarn Emporium
Retail

Purl's Yarn Emporium

Local yarn store supporting local artists
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
Level 42 Gallery
Arts

Level 42 Gallery

The gallery focuses on glass art but also offers year-round classes and demos
Village Potters
Arts

Village Potters

Comprehensive pottery-making facility with resident artist studios, workshops & artwork on display.
Energetic Experiences
Outdoors & Wellness

Energetic Experiences

Gateway to spiritual exploration and metaphysical discovery in Asheville, NC
Asheville Cotton Co.
Retail

Asheville Cotton Co.

Quilt shop with sewing machines, sewing notions, and over 15,000 different cotton fabrics
Pollen
Food & Drink

Pollen

A combo coffee and flower shop with vegan and gluten-free food options
Ignite Jewelry Studios
Arts

Ignite Jewelry Studios

Communal metalsmithing studio
Madam Clutterbucket's Neurodiverse Universe
Retail

Madam Clutterbucket's Neurodiverse Universe

Gift store staffed by adults with developmental disabilities
Barn Door Ciderworks
Food & Drink

Barn Door Ciderworks

Barrel Aged Dry Cider
Daughters of the Red Sunset
Arts

Daughters of the Red Sunset

Nature's healing gifts through handcrafted herbal remedies & naturally dyed goods
Grey Eagle Taqueria
Food & Drink

Grey Eagle Taqueria

Serving traditional-style tacos inside The Grey Eagle Music Hall
RadHaus Studio
Arts

RadHaus Studio

Audio and video recording studio
Rosa Friedrichs Ceramics
Arts

Rosa Friedrichs Ceramics

Functional pottery decorated with sgraffito images of fruits and flowers
Olive This
Retail

Olive This

Boutique specializing in premium extra virgin olive oils and balsamic vinegars on tap