Loaves and Fishes
An interfaith alternative gift market that offers opportunities to financially support Asheville non-profits doing great work in our communities.
Loaves and Fishes is a joint effort by First Presbyterian Church of Asheville, Trinity Episcopal Church, and Central United Methodist Church that strives to bring much-needed awareness to issues at the heart of our ministries.
Experience the Loaves & Fishes market in person on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, from 10 am to 1 pm in FPCA’s Gardner Fellowship Hall. Meet with representatives from each of a dozen organizations, ask questions, learn how you can get involved, and consider making a financial contribution as a “gift” to someone in your life. We will have printed order forms and card inserts on hand — pay by cash, check, or online donation.
Or participate anytime with the ‘Donate’ button below, and follow these instructions.
- Choose Loaves and Fishes in the drop-down menu.
- Type the name of the organization you’re giving to in the memo line.
- If you would like to give to multiple organizations, please do so through separate donations.
Please make your contributions by Saturday, Dec. 20. Reach out to David Germer with any questions or to request card inserts.
Get to know our 2025 Loaves & Fishes participating organizations
Asheville Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity is a movement of people in our local area and around the world, working together to build more prosperous and vibrant communities by making sure everyone has...
Safe Shelter
We are a Safe Shelter that provides community and supports people to secure permanent housing. We create a welcoming space where all families and all people can feel at home. We...
Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry
Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry (SVCM) is a team of committed staff, volunteers, churches, and community partners working together to provide essential support and...
Bountiful Cities
Bountiful Cities builds long-term food security and food access through urban agriculture, education, resource sharing, promoting social justice, and food policy advocacy. We...
Helpmate
Helpmate works with our community to eliminate abuse and fear by providing safety, shelter, and support for victims/survivors of intimate partner domestic violence in Buncombe...
Haywood Street Congregation
At Haywood Street Congregation, we pursue our mission, 'Relationship, above all else,' in the context of programs that help address the needs of those unhoused or living in...
ABCCM
ABCCM (Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry) serves our neighbors in crisis across Western North Carolina through comprehensive, compassionate care that addresses both...
Church of the Advocate
Church of the Advocate is the street ministry for the Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina. Through worship, shared meals, and our shoe+basics closets, we seek to affirm...
Pisgah Legal Services
Pisgah Legal Services is a nonprofit providing free civil legal aid, anti-poverty advocacy, and access to health care to people with low incomes in Western North Carolina....
Appalachian Regional Ministry
The Appalachian Regional Ministry was developed in response to the Trinity vestry call to explore ministry opportunities beyond our local efforts. After studying alternatives, we...
Homeward Bound
Homeward Bound of Western North Carolina is a nonprofit in Asheville dedicated to preventing and ending homelessness through permanent housing and supportive services. Since...
Creative Peacemakers
Creative Peacemakers is a free after-school program for children living in the diverse Deaverview Apartment Community in West Asheville. Our Mission is to bring peace to our...