Upcoming events.
Whether it’s connecting with community, utilizing resources available to you, learning something new, supporting local farmers or some combination of all four, there is something for everyone happening at the Foothills Food Hub.
Farmer’s Market
Join us every Saturday May through October to shop for fresh, local food, handmade goods, and enjoy live music, and a vibrant community atmosphere. Here’s what you can expect:
🍏 Fresh produce & farm goods from your favorite local growers
🥖 Delicious baked goods & artisan foods made right here in WNC
🎶 Live music & special events throughout the season
👩🍳 Cooking demos, food trucks, and kids' activities to enjoy every market day!
EBT ACCEPTED & Doubled up to $20 with Fresh Bucks!
Market Hours:
🕙 10am - 2pm (May-June)
🕘 9am - 1pm (July-August - New Summer Hours)
🕙 10am - 2pm (Sept-Oct)
Read about this week’s market here: Marion Tailgate Market — Foothills Food Hub
Old Fort Distribution
Join us for a FREE no-questions-asked drive-thru food distribution!
Movie Night at the Market
Meet us at the Marion Tailgate Market for an out-of-this-world evening watching WALL-E on Friday, August 8th! The location is 67 W Henderson St, Marion, NC 28752. Screening begins at 7:30 p.m., but claim your spot starting at 6:30 p.m. Bring your own chair or blankets to cozy up under the market pavilion. We will provide a light snack for attendees on a first come first serve basis, but we encourage our community to bring food or snacks to share!
We are delighted to invite all our McDowell neighbors to spend the evening learning about our work advocating for food security and to inspire younger generations to become farmers and intentional consumers. Invite your family and friends to enjoy this FREE community event!
Farmer’s Market
Join us every Saturday May through October to shop for fresh, local food, handmade goods, and enjoy live music, and a vibrant community atmosphere. Here’s what you can expect:
🍏 Fresh produce & farm goods from your favorite local growers
🥖 Delicious baked goods & artisan foods made right here in WNC
🎶 Live music & special events throughout the season
👩🍳 Cooking demos, food trucks, and kids' activities to enjoy every market day!
Market Hours:
🕙 10am - 2pm (May-June)
🕘 9am - 1pm (July-August - New Summer Hours)
🕙 10am - 2pm (Sept-Oct)
Read about this week’s market here: Marion Tailgate Market — Foothills Food Hub
Old Fort Distribution
Join us for a FREE no-questions-asked drive-thru food distribution!
Jacktown Distribution
Join us at 608 Jacktown Rd. Marion, NC to pick up a food box for your household! Get a household food box filled with dry goods, farmer produce, and farmer meat for free, no questions asked!
Farmer’s Market
Join us every Saturday May through October to shop for fresh, local food, handmade goods, and enjoy live music, and a vibrant community atmosphere. Here’s what you can expect:
🍏 Fresh produce & farm goods from your favorite local growers
🥖 Delicious baked goods & artisan foods made right here in WNC
🎶 Live music & special events throughout the season
👩🍳 Cooking demos, food trucks, and kids' activities to enjoy every market day!
Market Hours:
🕙 10am - 2pm (May-June)
🕘 9am - 1pm (July-August - New Summer Hours)
🕙 10am - 2pm (Sept-Oct)
Read about this week’s market here: Marion Tailgate Market — Foothills Food Hub
Old Fort Distribution
Join us for a FREE no-questions-asked drive-thru food distribution!
Farmer’s Market
Join us every Saturday May through October to shop for fresh, local food, handmade goods, and enjoy live music, and a vibrant community atmosphere. Here’s what you can expect:
🍏 Fresh produce & farm goods from your favorite local growers
🥖 Delicious baked goods & artisan foods made right here in WNC
🎶 Live music & special events throughout the season
👩🍳 Cooking demos, food trucks, and kids' activities to enjoy every market day!
Market Hours:
🕙 10am - 2pm (May-June)
🕘 9am - 1pm (July-August - New Summer Hours)
🕙 10am - 2pm (Sept-Oct)
Read about this week’s market here: Marion Tailgate Market — Foothills Food Hub
Old Fort Distribution
Join us for a FREE no-questions-asked drive-thru food distribution!
Jacktown Distribution
Join us at 608 Jacktown Rd. Marion, NC to pick up a food box for your household! Get a household food box filled with dry goods, farmer produce, and farmer meat for free, no questions asked!
Choice Distribution
Come shop with us for free the last Friday of every month!
Starting at 1 PM, you’ll get to choose your own groceries, just like at a store. Pick from fresh, seasonal food grown by local farmers FOR FREE. First come, first served while supplies last!
Farmer’s Market
Join us every Saturday May through October to shop for fresh, local food, handmade goods, and enjoy live music, and a vibrant community atmosphere. Here’s what you can expect:
🍏 Fresh produce & farm goods from your favorite local growers
🥖 Delicious baked goods & artisan foods made right here in WNC
🎶 Live music & special events throughout the season
👩🍳 Cooking demos, food trucks, and kids' activities to enjoy every market day!
Market Hours:
🕙 10am - 2pm (May-June)
🕘 9am - 1pm (July-August - New Summer Hours)
🕙 10am - 2pm (Sept-Oct)
Read about this week’s market here: Marion Tailgate Market — Foothills Food Hub
Farmer’s Market: Fungi Fest
Join us every Saturday May through October to shop for fresh, local food, handmade goods, and enjoy live music, and a vibrant community atmosphere. Here’s what you can expect:
🍏 Fresh produce & farm goods from your favorite local growers
🥖 Delicious baked goods & artisan foods made right here in WNC
🎶 Live music & special events throughout the season
👩🍳 Cooking demos, food trucks, and kids' activities to enjoy every market day!
Market Hours:
🕙 10am - 2pm (May-June)
🕘 9am - 1pm (July-August - New Summer Hours)
🕙 10am - 2pm (Sept-Oct)
Read about this week’s market here: Marion Tailgate Market — Foothills Food Hub
Old Fort Distribution
Join us for a FREE no-questions-asked drive-thru food distribution!
Jacktown Distribution
Join us at 608 Jacktown Rd. Marion, NC to pick up a food box for your household! Get a household food box filled with dry goods, farmer produce, and farmer meat for free, no questions asked!
Old Fort Distribution
Join us for a FREE no-questions-asked drive-thru food distribution!
Old Fort Distribution
Join us for a FREE no-questions-asked drive-thru food distribution!
Jacktown Distribution
Join us at 608 Jacktown Rd. Marion, NC to pick up a food box for your household! Get a household food box filled with dry goods, farmer produce, and farmer meat for free, no questions asked!
Choice Distribution
Come shop with us for free the last Friday of every month!
Starting at 1 PM, you’ll get to choose your own groceries, just like at a store. Pick from fresh, seasonal food grown by local farmers FOR FREE. First come, first served while supplies last!
Old Fort Distribution
Join us for a FREE no-questions-asked drive-thru food distribution!
Old Fort Distribution
Join us for a FREE no-questions-asked drive-thru food distribution!
Old Fort Distribution
Join us for a FREE no-questions-asked drive-thru food distribution!
Jacktown Distribution
Join us at 608 Jacktown Rd. Marion, NC to pick up a food box for your household! Get a household food box filled with dry goods, farmer produce, and farmer meat for free, no questions asked!
Old Fort Distribution
Join us for a FREE no-questions-asked drive-thru food distribution!
Old Fort Distribution
Join us for a FREE no-questions-asked drive-thru food distribution!
Jacktown Distribution
Join us at 608 Jacktown Rd. Marion, NC to pick up a food box for your household! Get a household food box filled with dry goods, farmer produce, and farmer meat for free, no questions asked!
Choice Distribution
Come shop with us for free the last Friday of every month!
Starting at 1 PM, you’ll get to choose your own groceries, just like at a store. Pick from fresh, seasonal food grown by local farmers FOR FREE. First come, first served while supplies last!
Old Fort Distribution
Join us for a FREE no-questions-asked drive-thru food distribution!
Farmer’s Market
Join us every Saturday May through October to shop for fresh, local food, handmade goods, and enjoy live music, and a vibrant community atmosphere. Here’s what you can expect:
🍏 Fresh produce & farm goods from your favorite local growers
🥖 Delicious baked goods & artisan foods made right here in WNC
🎶 Live music & special events throughout the season
👩🍳 Cooking demos, food trucks, and kids' activities to enjoy every market day!
Market Hours:
🕙 10am - 2pm (May-June)
🕘 9am - 1pm (July-August - New Summer Hours)
🕙 10am - 2pm (Sept-Oct)
Read about this week’s market here: Marion Tailgate Market — Foothills Food Hub
Choice Distribution
Come shop with us for free the last Friday of every month!
Starting at 1 PM, you’ll get to choose your own groceries, just like at a store. Pick from fresh, seasonal food grown by local farmers FOR FREE. First come, first served while supplies last!
Jacktown Distribution
Join us at 608 Jacktown Rd. Marion, NC to pick up a food box for your household! Get a household food box filled with dry goods, farmer produce, and farmer meat for free, no questions asked!
Old Fort Distribution
Join us for a FREE no-questions-asked drive-thru food distribution!
Old Fort Distribution
Join us for a FREE no-questions-asked drive-thru food distribution!
Jacktown Distribution
Join us at 608 Jacktown Rd. Marion, NC to pick up a food box for your household! Get a household food box filled with dry goods, farmer produce, and farmer meat for free, no questions asked!
Old Fort Distribution
Join us for a FREE no-questions-asked drive-thru food distribution!
Old Fort Distribution
Join us for a FREE no-questions-asked drive-thru food distribution!
Choice Distribution
Come shop with us for free the last Friday of every month!
Starting at 1 PM, you’ll get to choose your own groceries, just like at a store. Pick from fresh, seasonal food grown by local farmers FOR FREE. First come, first served while supplies last!
Jacktown Distribution
Join us at 608 Jacktown Rd. Marion, NC to pick up a food box for your household! Get a household food box filled with dry goods, farmer produce, and farmer meat for free, no questions asked!
Old Fort Distribution
Join us for a FREE no-questions-asked drive-thru food distribution!
Old Fort Distribution
Join us for a FREE no-questions-asked drive-thru food distribution!
Jacktown Distribution
Join us at 608 Jacktown Rd. Marion, NC to pick up a food box for your household! Get a household food box filled with dry goods, farmer produce, and farmer meat for free, no questions asked!
Old Fort Distribution
Join us for a FREE no-questions-asked drive-thru food distribution!
Old Fort Distribution
Join us for a FREE no-questions-asked drive-thru food distribution!
Jacktown Distribution
Join us at 608 Jacktown Rd. Marion, NC to pick up a food box for your household! Get a household food box filled with dry goods, farmer produce, and farmer meat for free, no questions asked!
Old Fort Distribution
Join us for a FREE no-questions-asked drive-thru food distribution!
Jacktown Distribution
Join us at 608 Jacktown Rd. Marion, NC to pick up a food box for your household! Get a household food box filled with dry goods, farmer produce, and farmer meat for free, no questions asked!
Old Fort Distribution
Join us for a FREE no-questions-asked drive-thru food distribution!
Old Fort Distribution
Join us for a FREE no-questions-asked drive-thru food distribution!
Jacktown Distribution
Join us at 608 Jacktown Rd. Marion, NC to pick up a food box for your household! Get a household food box filled with dry goods, farmer produce, and farmer meat for free, no questions asked!
Old Fort Distribution
Join us for a FREE no-questions-asked drive-thru food distribution!
Old Fort Distribution
Join us for a FREE no-questions-asked drive-thru food distribution!
Community Meeting
Join the conversation!
We’re hosting a Community Meeting on April 10 at 5:30 PM to discuss the future of McDowell’s local food system. Whether you’re a farmer, a community member, or simply passionate about local food, we want to hear from YOU. Together, we’ll brainstorm solutions to create a stronger, healthier, and more resilient food system for McDowell County. Dinner is on us!
When: Thursday, April 10, 5:30 PM
Where: Foothills Food Hub Kitchen
RSVP to grace@foothillsfoodhub.org to confirm your attendance. Let’s work together to make McDowell’s food future brighter!
Jacktown Distribution
Join us at 608 Jacktown Rd. Marion, NC to pick up a food box for your household! Get a household food box filled with dry goods, farmer produce, and farmer meat for free, no questions asked!
Old Fort Distribution
Join us for a FREE no-questions-asked drive-thru food distribution!
Farmer MeetinG
Join us for a Farmer Meeting on Friday, April 4th, at 6:00 PM in the Foothills Food Hub kitchen! Whether you've been selling to the Hub for years or you're considering selling to us for the first time, you're invited! A meal will be provided as we gather to connect before the growing season.
This meeting is especially important—we’ll be announcing and discussing key changes happening at the Hub. Be sure to join us so that you stay up-to-date!
Please mark your calendars and spread the word. We look forward to seeing you there!
Got questions? Email Farmers@foothillsfoodhub.org
Old Fort Distribution
Join us for a FREE no-questions-asked drive-thru food distribution!
Jacktown Distribution
Join us at 608 Jacktown Rd. Marion, NC to pick up a food box for your household! Get a household food box filled with dry goods, farmer produce, and farmer meat for free, no questions asked!