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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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The Watchmaker’s Shop
Retail

The Watchmaker’s Shop

Professional watch service, unique watches, and accessories at the Grove Arcade
Everyday Oil
Retail

Everyday Oil

Organic Plant-Based Skincare
Rachelle Davis Jewelry
Arts

Rachelle Davis Jewelry

Handcrafted Heartfelt Jewelry
Chrys Corn Goodman
Arts

Chrys Corn Goodman

Spiritual abstract and figurative fine art
Emily Rogstad Jewelry
Arts

Emily Rogstad Jewelry

Handmade Jewelry
Project 96 LLC
Arts

Project 96 LLC

Multimedia creative entrepreneur outlet showcasing my work and trade
Friends of the WNC Nature Center
Nonprofit

Friends of the WNC Nature Center

Conservation organization supporting the wildlife of Southern Appalachian
Sanvean Aromatics
Retail

Sanvean Aromatics

Aromatherapy products for bath, body and therapy
West End Bakery
Food & Drink

West End Bakery

Relaxed bakery & cafe serving house-baked bread, pastries & brunch fare
Tarah Singh Studios
Arts

Tarah Singh Studios

Painter/Sculptor/Designer
Mallory Nuckols Fine Art
Arts

Mallory Nuckols Fine Art

Figurative oil painter and printmaker focusing on the female body image, with strong influences from botanical patterns and high-contrast geometric patterns
Chifferobe Home and Garden
Retail

Chifferobe Home and Garden

Unique handmade items from the Asheville area and beyond
The High Fiber
Arts

The High Fiber

Handprinted textiles, illustration, and paper goods that celebrate the joys of simple living
El Chapala
Food & Drink

El Chapala

Family owned Mexican restaurant
Rita Kovtun Photography
Arts

Rita Kovtun Photography

Photography prints + cards, portrait sessions, event photography, and more
Ross Pottery Studio
Arts

Ross Pottery Studio

Potter wife duo teaching classes and creating function ware for your home
Wai Mauna SUP Tours
Tours & Attractions

Wai Mauna SUP Tours

Paddleboard rentals, guided tours, lessons, and lake house delivery
Lunadendron
Arts

Lunadendron

Handwoven wearable art
Mellow Mushroom
Food & Drink

Mellow Mushroom

Funky, art-filled chain pizzeria
Botanist & Barrel Tasting Bar + Bottle Shop
Food & Drink

Botanist & Barrel Tasting Bar + Bottle Shop

Over 400+ natural ciders & wines, beers, and cider cocktails with a sense of place
Cuentos y Café BIPOC Bookstore
Retail

Cuentos y Café BIPOC Bookstore

Pop up and online bookstore highlight BIPOC and BIPOC LGBTQIA+ authors
Mik the Painter
Arts

Mik the Painter

Fine artist selling originals, prints, and stickers
Bella Gallery, LLC
Retail

Bella Gallery, LLC

Fine art and handmade jewelry
1900 Inn on Montford
Lodging

1900 Inn on Montford

Montford historical district bed and breakfast
Elyonfire
Arts

Elyonfire

Hand Screen printed fabric, hats and earrings
The Curious Cauldron
Retail

The Curious Cauldron

Empowerment center specializing in ritual creation, consecration, and instruction
Mountaineer Motor Tours
Tours & Attractions

Mountaineer Motor Tours

Asheville historical tours in an antique car and historical blog
Crocodile Wine
Retail

Crocodile Wine

Natural Wine Store
Suzanne Saunders Artwork
Arts

Suzanne Saunders Artwork

Original artwork, paintings, mixed media and art switch plates
Madam Clutterbuckets Neurodiverse Universe
Retail

Madam Clutterbuckets Neurodiverse Universe

Eclectic gifts and retro decor as unique and varied as the employees working
Luxe House Photographic
Arts

Luxe House Photographic

Photography portrait and branding studio of Rene Treece located at the Cotton Mill in the River Arts District
LOFT of Asheville
Retail

LOFT of Asheville

A fun and eclectic gift shop in downtown Asheville
Cindy Lou Chenard Art
Arts

Cindy Lou Chenard Art

Original Art - 3 Dimensional Landscapes and Abstracts and Prints
Q-Hall
Food & Drink

Q-Hall

Asheville’s premier lesbian and queer women’s sports bar and community hub
defineChase
Arts

defineChase

North Carolina native and local landscape artist whose work explores the relationship we have to our surroundings
The Enlightened Loons
Arts

The Enlightened Loons

Intuitively handmade jewelry, candles, and home decor! Everything is made with love and purpose