ABCCM Crisis Ministry

ABCCM Crisis Ministry is an organization providing supports and resources to individuals and families in Buncombe County who are living with low incomes, are facing financial emergencies, or are struggling to meet their basic needs. The Crisis Ministry is a division of Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry (ABCCM), a nonprofit organization working in Buncombe County to address poverty, hunger, homelessness, and health care access. ABCCM is a family of Christian congregations in the Asheville-Buncombe County area organized to respond to emergency assistance needs in the community. 

ABCCM Crisis Ministry operates four centers in Buncombe County (i.e., in Asheville, Candler, Arden, Weaverville) to provide clients the following services and supports:

• Food Pantry: Distribution of food boxes to individuals and families in need
• Soup Kitchen: Provision of hot meals to clients
• Clothing Room: Assistance to clients in identifying and addressing clothing needs 
• Counseling: Assessment of client needs and referral to community agencies for needed services
• Financial Assistance: Rent and utility assistance provided to clients