Health Resources:
COVID-19
Testing in Buncombe, WNC
Buncombe County Health and Human Services is now operating
two drive-through COVID-19 testing sites.
Located at Biltmore Church in Arden and at UNC Asheville off
of W.T. Weaver Boulevard, the sites opened 1-6 p.m. March 17 and will operate
weekdays 10 a.m.-6 p.m., based on the availability of supplies.
Testing is available to all members of the community,
regardless of income or ability to pay.
Tests will be done on those who:
- Have a
fever combined with either a cough or shortness of breath or
- Have
contact with someone with known COVID-19 and are experiencing any of the
symptoms: fever, cough or shortness of breath.
Stay up to date with testing sites by visiting https://wlos.com/news/local/local-covid-19-testing-sites-where-to-go-what-to-know.
Food Resources: WNC
Food Banks/ Providers
If you are in need of food and cannot/choose not to go to
the store, here are local resources for you:
ABCCM-- various
locations of food banks while also providing financial assistance and clothing.
10
Buck Shoals Rd., Arden (828) 684-3872
24 Cumberland Ave.,
Asheville (828) 259-5300
1914
Smoky Park HWY, Candler (828) 670-1221
403
Weaverville Highway, Weaverville (828) 259-5303
Eblen Charities
(828) 255-3066
Loving Food Resources (828) 255-9282
Stay updated with
accurate news:
NC Department of Health: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/public-health/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-response-north-carolina
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Citizen Times: https://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/local/2020/03/17/coronavirus-nc-buncombe-opens-covid-19-drive-thru-testing-sites/5066530002/
WLOS: https://wlos.com/news/coronavirus
Fun Activities for
Families:
30 Fun Things to do at home: https://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/30-fun-things-home.html
50 Fun Activities for kids: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/craft-ideas/how-to/g1389/diy-kids-activities/
15 Daily Schedules for Kids: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/parenting/g31669687/daily-schedule-for-kids-visual-routines/
14 Easy at home workouts: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/fitness/a31478709/home-workout/
Top 10 hiking trails in Asheville: https://ashevilletrails.com/asheville-hiking-favorite-top-ten-trails/
Please note that our sharing of these resources is not an
endorsement. Please go directly to the CDC website or your County Health
Department for up to date information.