food is a social glue that holds together communities

New Communities 

New Communities is a land trust that has worked for more than 40 years to empower African American families in  Southwest Georgia and fight for social justice.

What we love:  these pecans are sweet and fresh, with a melt in your mouth quality

Deep Roots Milling

Deep Roots Mill is an employee-owned mill that  produces high quality flours that help foster a strong, healthy equitable food system comprised of a diverse network of small growers.  100% of the grain that we use is responsibly sourced from family farms in our region.

What we love:  Blue cornmeal and red grits with the fresh nutty flavors of the whole grain shining through.  

Oreno Hellenic Ladi

Mission:  Produce and bring to your table a true, traditional, honest, and authentic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

What we love:  George lives here in Hendersonville and brings this very special olive oil from his groves in Greece to share with us.  This oil tastes amazing is amazing for your health

Brentwood Farm

Mission: To be good stewards of the land we farm and to give our animals the very best life they can live. The end product of these practices provide you a healthy, nutrient dense product. 

What we love:  Animals that are treated well throughout their lives, processed locally, and brought to us fresh.  Those pork chops, y'all!

Dare Vegan Cheese

A plant-based cheese collection offers texture, flavor, and satisfaction for plant-based people and those who just love a really good cheese. 

What we love:  One word, queso.  I mean we all agree it's better than cow's milk queso.  Well, maybe we have a few more words, like the cream cheese is also excellent.  And the brie...

Trout 66

Henderson County fish farm serving Henderson County through our local markets.

What we love:  Hands down the most tender, delicious fish we've ever prepared.  

Mountain Foods

Mountain Foods is committed to truly local sourcing; defining local as within 100 miles of Asheville. We believe that by putting our food dollars back into our local economy, we will strengthen our community, keeping us resilient amidst the various forces that affect the food system. 

What we love:  We can count on Meghan to be working with local farmers to bring us the best quality local food and thoughtful customer service.

Carolina Ground

We are a network of farmers, bakers, and millers invested in sustainable food systems. We cold stone mill our grains in Western North Carolina for a regionally distinct flour that reflects our commitment to local excellence.

What we love:  A tender biscuit made from a whole grain pastry flour is totally possible with this flour.  Not to mention some amazing breads.