Our flagship kitchen & campus at Haw Creek Commons in East Asheville is NOW OPEN! With your help we're able to:
- Triple farm sourcing and meal production capacity
- Upgrade kitchen infrastructure and equipment for efficiency and safety
- Create a dedicated volunteer prep space
- Establish a visible, long-term home base for Equal Plates Project
- Continue to deepen nourishment among seniors, low income families and communities facing food insecurity
Why Now:
Born out of the pandemic and propelled by Hurricane Helene, Equal Plates has always grown in response to community need.
In WNC, demand for meals has surged as state-funded programs end.
Local resilience — neighbors feeding neighbors — has never been more vital.
The Impact of Your Gift on Local Food & Community:
$100 — Turns local chicken and veggies into comforting enchiladas for 50 families needing extra support
$250 — Purchases farm-fresh product for 125 meals shared with fixed income seniors
$500 — Supports consistent crop purchases from local farmers, keeping nourishing food on the table year-round
$1,000 — Provides a full week of local produce for donated meals for low-income children, seniors, and unhoused families
Together, we’re proving that a local food system can nourish everyone.
*Checks can be made out to Equal Plates Project and mailed to PO Box 2032 Asheville, NC 28802
For donor-advised funds:
Legal name: Wegiveashare, Inc.; dba is Equal Plates Project
EIN: 85-2809644
Note: If you plan to contribute via a donor-advised fund, please email