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Manna Food Network : WHERE TO GET HELP PARTNER AGENCY NETWORK
We continue to coordinate with our Partner Agency Network of food providers. These nonprofit partners hold free food distributions, meals, and other food-related support, and are located across 16 WNC counties. Please refer to this list, which we will keep updated with current information. (Updated 3.31.20 at 3:00 PM)

Asheville -- City of Asheville: With the COVID-19 public health emergency going on it has never been more important to be able to wash your hands. Besides keeping 6 feet of distance between yourself and others, hand washing and sanitation have been identified as important measures in reducing the spread of contagion.

Raleigh -- North Carolina Governor Cooper Office Press Release  Mar 31, 2020: Governor Roy Cooper today announced another step to help families by prohibiting utilities from disconnecting people who are unable to pay during this pandemic.

Raleigh --North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services March 31, 2020: COVID-19 Case Count in North Carolina

Raleigh, N.C. -- North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services: Press Release Mar 30, 2020
To help families access food during the COVID-19 pandemic, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 31, 2020) – Mission Health announced today the organization would be moving forward with standing up tents at its hospitals in the coming days to create additional capacity for triaging patients outside of emergency departments, should it become necessary as the COVID-19 outbreak evolves.

North Carolina -- Media advisory from A-B Tech March 30, 2020

Asheville -- BCHHS Press Release March 29, 2020: Buncombe County Health and Human Services (BCHHS) is reporting the first COVID-19 associated death in a Buncombe County resident.

RALEIGH -- North Carolina Department of Insurance -- Press Release :   March 27, 2020