Buncombe County Mask Policy Now in Effect

On Tuesday, May 26th the Buncombe County Mask Policy went into effect. Knowing that this will effect all businesses and organizations across the county we're highlighting the policy to hopefully to clear up any questions:

  • All residents over the age of 12 are required to wear a face mask in public commercial buildings, including retail shops, restaurants, and other public settings.
  • Masks are required at restaurants but guests may remove masks while eating
  • Masks are not required when outdoors
  • Church services are except from the policy requirements
  • The policy effects all of Asheville and unincorporated Buncombe County
  • Individuals who do not wear a face mask will not be cited by law enforcement


As MANNA FoodBank is located in Buncombe County we will following the county mask policy along with continuing to follow all CDC recommendations. While on site, MANNA is requiring that all partner agencies follow the Buncombe County mask policy. We ask that you wear a mask anytime that you are entering one of MANNA's buildings or when you are interacting with MANNA staff.
KEEP MANNA UPDATED

LET US KNOW YOUR DISTRIBUTION SCHEDULE
 Many communities and county governments are asking us to direct people seeking food resources to the appropriate agency. To that end it is imperative that you communicate your pantry status and any changes to operations with MANNA as frequently as possible.
 
  •  Have you changed your distribution dates or hours of distribution?
  • Will you be shifting to a different style of food distribution? (Example: Drive through or pre-boxed food)
  • Do you need volunteers from the community?
 
Communicate any and all changes with your Zone Coordinator or our Agency Relations Coordinator or simply reply to this email.

MANNA AGENCY RELATIONS CONTACT INFORMATION:
  Amy Sims, Western Zone Outreach Coordinator – 828-399-1147, asims@mannafoodbank.org
 
Kaitlyn Smith, Eastern Zone Outreach Coordinator – 434-806-9965, ksmith@mannafoodbank.org
 
Leah Cormier, Buncombe County Outreach Coordinator – 828-774-5915, lcormier@mannafoodbank.org
 
Chris Rainwater, Agency Relations Coordinator - 828-299-3663 x1272, crainwater@mannafoodbank.org



ACTIONS TO STAY UP TO DATE:
Join our Partner Agency text alert system to receive communications right to your smart phone: Text APPLE to (828)348-5883
 
We have launched the following web page to provide constant and up to date information regarding MANNA resources for Partner Agencies: https://www.mannafoodbank.org/agency-access-and-information/covid-19-for-agencies/