Feeding Avery Families reports successful 2025 service year

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Feeding Avery Families, a nonprofit food pantry in Avery County, North Carolina, had a busy and successful 2025 as it worked to eliminate hunger in the community. The organization provided 600,000 pounds of food, enough for 500,000 individual meals valued at $1.2 million, and served an average of 545 families (1,573 individuals) each month through weekly distributions and mobile sites.

Why it matters

Feeding Avery Families has been the primary certified food pantry in the county since 2005, playing a vital role in addressing food insecurity and promoting healthier eating habits through its various programs and partnerships. The organization's growth in 2025, including increased mobile distributions and support for local schools and youth programs, demonstrates its commitment to expanding access to nutritious food across the community.

The details

In addition to its regular food distributions, Feeding Avery Families also purchased a refrigerated box truck, delivered weekend food bags to 150 students weekly, provided classroom snacks to all Avery County schools, supported local youth programs with snacks, and distributed personal hygiene items and pet food to families in need. The organization also served 300+ Hispanic seasonal workers in partnership with High Country Community Health.

• Feeding Avery Families has been the primary certified food pantry in Avery County since 2005.
• In 2025, the organization provided 600,000 pounds of food, enough for 500,000 individual meals.
• Feeding Avery Families served an average of 545 families (1,573 individuals) each month during 2025.
• The organization welcomed 1,200 new individuals requesting help during the pause in SNAP benefits in the fall of 2025, setting a new monthly record of 2,685 individuals served in November.