Our mission (always & especially in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene) is to support local businesses, so here’s a list of the ones we know that can ship their goods. This is a great way to support Asheville shops, makers, and creators as they recover.
We’re thrilled to share a list of Asheville’s local businesses offering shippable goods. By supporting these makers, creators, and shop owners, you’re directly contributing to the recovery of the local economy.
What You’ll Find In This Article
Please be patient with any orders and expect delays. Shipping won’t be immediate.
This list was started early October 2024 after Hurricane Helene. We will continue updating it with additional information as received. Speaking of, please get in touch if you know of any we should add. The more the merrier!
Asheville Food Brands + Coffee Roasters That Can Ship
Burial Beer
Local favorite Asheville brewery that can ship
Burial Beer is a very well-known and loved brewery based in Asheville, NC. They have two locations in the city– one in South Slope and a second near Biltmore Village.
You can order beer and merch directly from Burial to help support their staff. Merchandise ships nationwide and beer can ship to 16 states. They even have coffee blends available for purchase!
Chemist Spirits
New American gin that features botanicals native to the Highlands
Chemist Spirits is a gin distillery located in Asheville’s South Slope brewery district. Their product is a new style of American gin that features botanicals native to the North Carolina Highlands. Juniper takes a backseat to botanicals like lemon verbena, cardamom and mint.
Chemist Spirits lost 2 buildings in Biltmore Village and do not have water at their distillery. A purchase from their online shop is a great way to support them.
Cooperative Coffee Roasters
Local coffee roaster with giftable packaging
Cooperative Coffee is a local roaster in Asheville, NC. They roast to-order and ship whole beans to ensure freshness and aromatic complexity.
They recently opened their first coffee shop– it’s located in West Asheville near Hole Donuts and Taco Billy.
Like Matcha Nude, their business heavily depended on local coffee shops. Even local coffee shops spared from any real damages are still unable to open due to lacking power and water.
Matcha Nude
Asheville-based matcha company
Matcha Nude sells premium-grade organic, non-GMO Japanese matcha in 100% compostable packaging.
Not only do they have a great product, but they also have a ton of excellent recipes you can make at home. We especially love their batch iced matcha latte recipe with oat milk!
Matcha Nude sells directly to local coffee shops and as a result, was hit especially hard by Hurricane Helene. The majority of their accounts are closed for the time being.
French Broad Chocolate
Local Asheville chocolate maker
French Broad Chocolate is a local Asheville chocolate maker. They are known for their delicate bonbons, chocolate bars and chocolate chips.
As the name would suggest, their factory is located along the French Broad River. Luckily they have inventory available for shipping. They are selling gift cards and taking donations to help pay their staff.
Spicewalla
Local spice company by award-winning chef
Spicewalla is a local spice company by James Beard Award-winning chef Meherwan Irani. It’s in the same portfolio as local favorites Chai Pani and Bottiwalla.
Not only does Spicewalla have a great selection of individual spices and multi-packs, but they are also selling gift cards.
Poppy Hand-Crafted Popcorn
Gourmet popcorn ready to ship
Poppy Hand-Crafted Popcorn is a local popcorn company with an amazing and delicious selection. You’ll often see bags for sale in local shops around Asheville and the surrounding area. You can also order online!
Poppy makes several flavors of their gourmet popcorn including seasonal favorites like pumpkin spice and snickerdoodle. Their best sellers include their famous Asheville mix with white cheddar and caramel popcorn and their namesake Poppy mix with salted caramel and jalapeno cheddar. Try any, you’ll love it!
Poppy is donating 20% of sales to hurricane relief.
Rowan Coffee
Local Asheville coffee roaster
Rowan Coffee is a coffee shop in downtown Asheville. They are one of the few local shops that roast their own beans.
Luckily, they did not have any damage to their building and they have started roasting and packaging whole coffee beans.
Botanical Bones
Plant-based dog treat company in Asheville (& female-owned!)
Botanical Bones is a plant-based dog treat brand in Asheville, NC. Their product helps pet owners introduce human-grade adaptogens and superfoods into their canine’s daily diet
Not only is it a cute brand (we see you, Atlas Branding!) but their packaging is excellent and its treats are loved by both dogs and their owners.
Legally Addictive
Sweet and salty chocolate and toffee-coated crackers
Legally Addictive is known for its, well, addictive snack crackers. Their classic O.G. flavor is dark chocolate-coated crackers. They also have other fun flavors like Chai Masala and Churros. And don’t miss their seasonal offerings!
You can buy Legally Addictive in packs of 4 or 5. You can also get their popular Chai Masala (made with local Spicewalla spice!) in an 8 pack.
18 Chestnuts
Asheville-based vegan & gluten-free soup company
18 Chestnuts is a local soup company out of Asheville, NC. Like many Asheville businesses, 18 Chestnuts keeps things as local as possible.
They have a variety of soups to choose from, including a seasonal pumpkin coconut soup. All of their soups are vegan and gluten-free. You can build a box on their online shop with 3 to 12 soups and have it shipped directly to you.
Their warehouse and production facilities remained safe and dry during the hurricane. They are back to shipping, though please be patient with timing!
Clothing, Home Goods & Gift Shops
WNC Hat By Atlas Branding
A darling hat for a great cause
Atlas Branding (a local creative agency behind several brands on this page!) designed a hat to raise money for local businesses and restaurants that were impacted by Hurricane Helene.
The perfectly designed, 100% cotton hat features a bear with a WNC flag. It’s $48 (includes shipping) and will ship in 8-10 weeks. Pre-orders close October 18, 2024.
All proceeds benefit businesses and restaurants affected by the hurricane.
With Love From Asheville Tote Bag
Tote bag benefitting River Arts District Artists
If you’d like to carry your love for Asheville with you, consider buying a ‘With Love From Asheville‘ tote. Local River Arts District shop There There is selling the bag.
Jonah King, an 11-year-old aspiring artist in Asheville and son of the There There shop owner, drew the artwork.
All proceeds benefit the River Arts artists displaced by the storm.
Hurricane Relief Hat & Shirt by Sycamore Cycles
Local bike company raising money to rebuild WNC
Local Pisgah Forest, NC bike shop Sycamore Cycles launched a ‘Ride For WNC’ campaign to raise money for those affected. They have t-shirts (adult and youth sizes) and hats available.
All proceeds will go to local charities helping to rebuild Western North Carolina.
There There Shop
Charming shop selling consciously made, comforting goods
There There Shop is a home goods, gifts and clothing shop in the River Arts District. Though the physical shop was spared from the flood waters, it’s unclear when they will be able to reopen again. This is the same shop mentioned above selling the tote bag!
The shop owner Mindy King also offers interior design consulting. If you were lucky enough to step foot in her shop, you’d know just how talented she is!
Botiwalla & Chai Pani
Restaurant merchandise raising money for employees
Local Indian restaurants Bottiwalla and Chai Pani (both in the Spicewalla family) are selling their merchandise to help raise funds for their Asheville Employee Relief Fund.
$2 per item purchased will be set aside for the employee fund.
Clad
Trendy West Asheville shop with intentional attire and goods
Clad is a great local shop in West Asheville that sells intentional attire and goods. It’s a very cool shop and has something for every price range.
Check out their hat & sock selection if you want to immediately fall in love. And if the clothing featured in the image speaks to you, shop the top and the leggings!
Moonlight Makers
Hand-printed gifts from Asheville
Moonlight Makers is a charming gift shop in downtown Asheville. They are known for their handmade items, like their custom-designed tote bags, hand towels and shirts. Their products are unique and clever– you’ll love them.
All of their goods are printed in the shop– you can even watch the magic happen!
Nest Organics
Charming interiors shop in downtown Asheville
If a Nancy Meyer’s movie set is your dream home, then you will love Nest Organics. They are located in downtown Asheville and have a great selection of pillows, candles, coffee table books, skincare, baby items and more.
Willow Hill Soap Co
Canton, NC skincare and candle company
Family-founded, small-batch created, ethically minded, safe-ingredient promised, natural skincare and candles. We love their whipped sugar scrubs—especially the seasonal scents!
Willow Hill is still figuring out the best way to process online orders
Asheville Artists That Can Ship
East Fork Pottery
Local Asheville pottery company with nationwide shipping
East Fork is about as local Asheville as one can get. They make and sell contemporary ceramic dinnerware produced with regional materials. The
Pottery is available for purchase immediately, though shipping will be delayed.
Individual seconds will be available to purchase starting 10/2/24. Those familiar with the brand will know this is a rarity! Inventory is low on seconds but they have their firsts available.
5% of all sales made during this time will be split between Beloved Asheville, Poder Emma & La Milpa and Equal Plates.
Ashton Zager Fiber Artist
Local fiber artist with finished weavings + DIY weaving kits & instructional e-books
Not only does Asheville Zager Fiber Artist sell finished weavings ready to hang, but you can also order DIY weaving kits. Their weavings and kits are colorful and fun! The perfect way to bring a little light to your life.
If you are new to weaving, have no fear! She has created several how-to e-books that take the guesswork out of it.
Laurie Caffery
Local potter with happy pieces (and a fall restock on 10/11 at 9pm!)
Lauren Caffery is a local ceramic artist and illustrator in Asheville, NC. Her pieces are colorful and happy– exactly what we all need at a time like this!
She has a fall restock scheduled for 10/11/24 at 9PM with a Halloween teapot, sugar jars, trinket jars, vases, oil bottles and more. Themes include unicorns, Halloween, and even narwhals. Her pieces are limited in number and go fast, so plan accordingly!
Liz Wiesel Arts
Local artists with pieces fit for a Wes Anderson film
Liz Wiesel is an Asheville area artist known for her darling critters with even better personalities. Well, some of the critters don’t have great personalities. But all come with an ‘about me’ write-up so that you can get to know your new pal!
If you have been lucky enough to see her work at Woolworth Walk in downtown Asheville, you’ll know what we are talking about. If not, read the description for Darren Dunlap (pictured) below to get a taste of her style:
Darren has just been reminded that he is supposed to start the big group project in science class today. He loves the class but would rather eat ground glass than work in a group, especially if there is a poster or dreaded presentation involved. He was blessed with perfectly neat handwriting and can not go through the poster ordeal again, not for love or money. Darren will be finding a way to go home early today and investigate transferring schools.
Lexington Glass Works
Local glass studio and gallery in the River Arts District
We are so relieved to share that despite its location in the heart of the heavily flooded River Arts District, Lexington Glass Works was not damaged.
If you have been in the area you are probably familiar with their open door studio, where you can get a glimpse of the glassblowing process. It’s worth a visit in the future if not!
Though they are temporarily closed and not shipping yet, you can order online from Lexington Glass Works.
Purl’s Yarn Emporium
Local yarn shop with hand-dyed yarn, kits and non-yarn crafts
Purl’s Yarn Emporium is a locally owned yarn store in Asheville, NC. It’s a beloved part of the community.
Their online shop includes project kits, non-yarn crafts, hand-dyed yarns, tools and more. They are also selling gift cards if you know of crafter but aren’t sure what their needs are!.
