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.