Madison County Food Resources

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FREE FRESH PRODUCE AND SHELF STABLE FOODS

▢ 24/7 Fridge: Free Food for All Community Refrigerator Free food for all accessible 24/7, no questions asked My Sister's Attic Thrift Store, 3477 US Highway 213, Marshall

▢ Beacon of Hope Mon - Fri, 12 - 4 pm. Weekly food assistance for qualifying households. 5111 US HWY 25/70, Marshall, bohmarshall.org, 828.649.3470

▢ YMCA Mobile Market (Free produce for ALL)
1st & 3rd Wed. except months with 5 weeks = 2nd & 4th Wed. 1 - 2 pm
258 Carolina Lane, Marshall, 828.649.2411

▢ ROAR Mutual Aid Hub
Sat, 10 - 4 pm
798 Walnut Creek Road, Marshall

▢ Laurel Community Center
3rd Fri, 4 - 6 pm. Call 828.656.3633 if needed before this date.
4100 NC 212 Hwy, Marshall

▢ Spring Creek Community Center 2nd & 4th Fri, 1 - 2:30 pm 13075 NC 209 Hwy, Hot Springs 828.585.7703

▢ Forks of Ivy Baptist Church 1st Sat, 9 - 12 pm 3223 Old Mars Hill Hwy, Weaverville, 828-380-1026 ▢ Walnut Community Center Wed, 1 - 5 pm 46 School Rd., Marshall

FREE SHELF-STABLE FOOD PANTRIES

▢ 24/7 Pantry: Mars Hill United Methodist Church

201 S. Main St, Mars Hill, 828.689.2343 Mars Hill UMC

▢ 24/7 Pantry: Sara Jo's Station
39 NW US 25/70, Hot Springs

▢ 24/7 Pantry: Laurel Community Center
4100 NC 212 Hwy, Marshall

▢ Laurel Community Center
Tue - Fri, 10 - 2 pm
4100 NC 212 Hwy, Marshall

▢ Madison County Health Department
Mon - Fri, 8 - 5 pm
493 Medical Park Dr, Marshall

▢ Marshall Public Library
Mon - Fri, 9 - 6 pm, Sat, 9 - 2 pm
1335 N. Main Street, Marshall, Madison County Library

▢ Mars Hill Public Library
Mon - Fri, 9 - 6 pm, Sat, 9 - 2 pm
25 Library Street, Mars Hill, 
Madison County Library

▢ Barnard Supply Hub
Thu - Fri, 10 - 5 pm
1995 Barnard Road, Marshall

▢ Mars Hill Baptist Church
Mon - Fri, 10 - 2 pm
67 N Main St, Mars Hill, 828.689.2911, Mars Hill Baptist Church

▢ Ebbs Chapel Community Center
Sat, 9 - 11 am
281 Laurel Valley Road, Mars Hill, 828.689.3465

▢ Little Ivy Baptist Church
Sat, 12 - 4 pm
1053 Crossroads Parkway, Mars Hill, 828.779.1991, littleivybaptist.com

▢ The Salvation Army 2nd Wed, 9 - 12 pm 3421 US 25-70 Highway, Hot Springs, 822.622.3355

▢ Forks of Ivy Missionary Baptist Church 1st Sat, 9 - 12 pm 957 Old Mars Hill HWY, Weaverville, 828.380.1026

▢ Madison County Group Home 1st Mon, call ahead to find out time 36 Mountain Heights Ave, Hot Springs, 828.622.3332

FREE HOT MEALS AND SHELF-STABLE FOODS

▢ Community Lunch for Seniors (8 sites) Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, 11 - 1 pm. Hot meals for those 60+. Deliveries for home-bound. 828-649-2722, madisoncountync.gov - Nutrition Sites

LOCAL FARMERS MARKETS (SPRING-FALL)

Fresh local produce, cheese, breads, crafts, music and more. EBT accepted.

  • Mars Hill Downtown - Sat, 10 - 1 pm
  • Walnut Community Center - Sat, 12 - 3 pm
  • Spring Creek Community Center - First Fri, 12 - 6 pm


updated: 3/5/26