Updated January 3
We are so saddened by the devastation caused by hurricane Helene in our community. So many people have lost so much and are in need of supplies and support. This page is intended to help folks in Asheville get clothing, and to offer support to our locally owned secondhand stores if you are able.
If you are in need of clothing
Right now, this is what we know about getting clothing in Asheville:
Western Carolina Rescue Ministries - Has a free clothing closet Tuesdays & Fridays from 9:30 to 11:00 AM at 225 Patton Avenue.
Remnants Thrift and Sew - In Marshall, just stop by and let them know what you need
Lulu's Consignment - Email them at lulusconsignmentboutique@gmail.com with what you need
Goodwill Vouchers - In Asheville you can go to the Workforce Development Center, 1616 Patton Avenue, Asheville to get a voucher to use at any Goodwill in North Carolina
Emote and Zen and Now (inside Asheville Community Yoga) both have Name Your Own Price clothing
We are hoping to provide more detail and support soon. If you are in need of clothing or know of a place that is distributing clothing, please email us at lexi@avlclothingswap.com and we will share it on Instagram and update this blog post.
Here's what we know about our local secondhand stores
We are saddened to share that our wonderful clothing swap venue and beloved community destination, The Regeneration Station, has suffered tremendous damage. Second Chances, which is the thrift store that benefits Brother Wolf Animal Rescue, has also been damaged, as has the animal shelter itself (you can donate here). Atomic Furnishing and Designs has also been devastated. They have shared a GoFundMe and have recently reopened!! Their new location is 178 Broadway St, Asheville, North Carolina 28801.
Local secondhand stores that have shared Gofundme pages:
Fleetwoods - Open with a limited schedule, you can donate here to support staff
Posies for Lulu Vintage - Raina's storage unit was destroyed and irreplaceable pieces lost. You can donate to help.
Revolve - Donate to help staff here and see an update from store owner Emily here.
Second Gear - Has reopened! Their new location is 52 Westgate Pkwy, Asheville, North Carolina 28806.
Stores we have lost:
Stores that are back open:
Asheville Humane Thrift - They are open again!
Clothes Encounters - Has reopened, and shared, "If you see clothes hanging on the line, we're open!"
Curated Consignment - Open again and has shared their hours
Emote - Open temporary hours
The Enchanted Forrest
Honeypot Vintage - Has reopened with temporary hours
Lollipops (Kids) - Open normal hours as of 10/15
Lulus - Has reopened and shared that you can email lulusconsignmentboutique@gmail.com if you or someone you know is in need of clothing.
Mine and Yours - Open as of October 4
More to Love - Have a grand re-opening planned for Nov 1
Reciprocity - Open as of 10/12
Ragtime Vintage - Open limited schedule, posting on Facebook
The Garage on 25 - Open
The Littlest Birds (Kids) - Power is back on at the mall, they're open!
The Cottage Door - Have reopened
Remnants Thrift and Sew - Open and hosting classes again
Twice Round (Vintage) - Open limited hours
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