While the food is donated, it costs Asheville Poverty Institutive a little over $5-10 per plate to cover costs like rent and utilities.
We are a 501c3 nonprofit primarily funded by individual supporters, community matters!
Please consider becoming a sustaining member by signing up for monthly donations via PayPal or direct account withdraw!
If you would like to make a donation to API to support our mission, please click the Paypal button below to make an online donation:
Donations by check can be made out and mailed to:
Asheville Poverty Initiative
789 Merrimon Ave
Asheville, NC 28804
Your financial gift will help us:
Pay monthly rent, our largest and most important bill!
Purchase to-go containers and cleaning supplies!
Pay utilities, those freezers and refrigerators are needed to store food safely and they use electricity!
Our Wish List:
These items can be dropped off anytime during cafe hours: 9:30-1:00 Tuesday and Friday)
Cleaning Supplies (disinfectant wipes, mops, brooms, dish soap etc.)
Take-out boxes (disposable only, we cannot take used & washed or reusable containers)
Paper Towels and Toilet Paper
Trash Bags - standard kitchen and large heavy duty
Unused, pre-packaged plastic eating utensils
Coffee, creamer, and sugar
