"For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink..." Matthew 25:35

"For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink..." Matthew 25:35

Donate Now

Text: FOODFORLIFE to 44-321 or VENMO @MMOMNC

To donate by mail, please send to:  Musicians Mission of Mercy, PO Box 1364, West Jefferson, NC 28694

How we work

Compassionate Commissary locations have provided over 600,000 meals to our Ashe County neighbors and beyond with no questions asked. Each box is free for the taking, to keep or share. If you or someone you know needs food, here are the locations of our Compassionate Commissary sites.


We rely on donations and volunteers to feed our neighbors in need. The more you give, the more we give with 100% of every dollar used for one purpose - to bring hope and love to our neighbors. We are so thankful for our devoted volunteers who help us keep our locations stocked.


Local social services agencies, schools with subsidized meal programs and churches are contacted to help spread the word among people in need.


Special consideration is given to underserved children and their families, the elderly, and mentally or physically challenged people, as well as disabled veterans and their families.


To donate, text FOODFORLIFE to 44-321

Musicians Mission of Mercy in the News

Immerse yourself in the heartwarming and inspiring story of a dedicated music ministry that is making a profound impact in Ashe County, providing not just solace and nourishment, but also hope and healing to those in need. Experience firsthand the transformative power of music as it uplifts spirits, brings comfort, and fosters a sense of community and belonging. Join us as we celebrate the remarkable journey of how music is changing lives and spreading joy in the most unexpected ways.

The Grateful Warrior

PTSD is a common affliction among U.S veterans. For one Ashe County local, this trauma has been a lifelong struggle. John Longo is a retired 66 year old U.S Air Force veteran who has served in Vietnam and has been stationed in various countries all over the world from Thailand, Japan, & Saudi Arabia to name a few. All this time serving in the military made adjusting to domestic life very challenging for Longo. It brought on a divorce with his first wife and a complicated relationship with his children.


His PTSD has also brought on issues with his 32 year old marriage with his current wife, Becky. Despite the struggles Longo has gone through, he finds healing through his faith in God, his relationship with nature, and his dedication to community service. We are delighted to welcome Longo as a volunteer with Musicians Missions of Mercy and to share his inspiring tale of hope and courage.

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Compassionate Commissary™ Hotline for Food:

(828) 434-8888

If you call The Emergency Food Hotline number at 828-434-8888, a team is assembled to meet your immediate need for food and supplies. You are not alone. ❤️

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Mountain Advantage LLC

502 South Jefferson Avenue, West Jefferson, NC

info@mountainadvantagellc.com

mountainadvantagellc.com

A professional landscaping company and our long standing volunteer / host location where boxed food is distributed to all CC locations.

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Ashe County Cheese

106 E Main St West Jefferson, NC

info@ashecountycheese.com

ashecountycheese.com

Ashe County Cheese is Carolina’s oldest cheese plant, producing quality cheese since 1930. We are located in the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains. Helps us with boxes.

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Parsons Farms

1 State St, West Jefferson, NC 28694

(336) 246-4359

https://parsons-farms-supply.edan.io/

Compassionate Commissary is so grateful for the help Parsons gives to offload every Penske truck of food delivered. Big Hugs to David our friend and their faithful forklift driver!

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Wildcat Advanced Land Clearing LLC

4235 N Blackstock Rd, Spartanburg, SC 29301

(864) 529-9837

walclearing.com

Eco-friendly land clearing company works with the latest equipment and machinery to get the job done right, on time, and within budget. When you need to get your project kicked off fast our team of qualified experts is there with superior land clearing, landscaping services, and lot clearing.

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padco excavating INC

548 Wade Bare Rd, Jefferson, NC 28640

(336) 982-5550

padcoexcavating.com

PADCO’s mission is to provide quality, reliable, and safe site work, and paving services to commercial, governmental, and residential clients by building relationships that foster customer satisfaction, community development, and prosperity. 

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Bare's Trucking

2583 Lower Nettle Knob Rd West Jefferson NC 28694

(336) 877-4527

Yellowpages.com/west-jefferson-nc/mip/bares-trucking-506759008

Compassionate Commissary is so grateful for the help Bare's Trucking has provided us in our mission to provided over meals to our Ashe County neighbors and beyond.

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FireRock Station

161 firerock station trail, sugar grove, nc

(828) 434-0709

firerockstation.com

This venue was built with you in mind and we are thrilled to be part of your special occasions! Located only ten minutes from Boone, Valle Crucis and Tennessee, it's a beautiful destination to relax and gather amidst the Appalachian Mountains.

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Raven Webworks LLC

North Carolina

(919) 412-9023

ravenwebworks.com

Raven Webworks draws on 20 years of experience in marketing to help our clients achieve their advertising campaigns.  Specializing in Websites, Social Media Marketing, Branding, Video, and Graphic Design.

COMPASSIONATE COMMISSARY™ Locations

Compassionate Commissary

20 East Ashe St. 

West Jefferson, NC 28694

Home location open to our neighbors Tuesday-Thursday, 1PM-4PM. Please call for an appointment: 828-434-8888

88 Cafe

12750 NC -88

Creston, NC 28615

336-385-2100

Ashe County Detention Center

140 Government Circle

Jefferson, NC 28640

336-846-5611

Ashe County Social Services

150 Government Circle #1000 Jefferson, NC 28640

336-846-5719

Allied Financial

16 East Buck Mountain Rd.

West Jefferson, NC 28694

336-846-8288

Backstreet Subs

209 Backstreet

West Jefferson, NC 28694

336-846-1100

CJ's Market (Lansing Foods)

9270 NC 194

Lansing NC 28643

336-384-4400

Creston Superette

12295 NC Highway 88

Creston, NC 28615

336-385-6462

Dollar Mart

209 South Main St.

Jefferson, NC 28640

336-246-2677

Mabe's Grocery

10792 NC Highway 18

Laurel Springs, NC 28644

336-359-2905

Mid-Town Convenience

451 East 2nd St.

West Jefferson, NC 28694

336-846-7668

Divine Hope Baptist Church

720 South Big Horse Creek Rd. Lansing, NC 28643

336-384-4939

Southmountain Children’s Advocacy Center

2276 Highway 163

West Jefferson, NC 28694

High Country Community Health

935 State Farm Rd.

Boone, NC 28607

Pond Mountain Fire and Rescue 1

6038 Joines Rd.

Creston, NC 28615

276-579-4526

R&L Grocery

720 South Big Horse Creek Road

Lansing, NC 28643

336-384-4939

Healing Hearts Ministry

769 East Healing Springs Rd.

Crumpler, NC 28617

276-579-4526

Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission

8076 Highway 105 S

Boone, NC 28607

Piney Creek General Store

10015 NC-113

Piney Creek, NC 28663

Centerwell Home Health

479 Greenway Dr.

Boone, NC 28607

Appalachian Church

787 Ray Taylor Rd.

West Jefferson, NC 28694

Children’s Advocacy Center of the Blue Ridge

8076 Hwy 105 South

Boone, NC 28607

Ashe Pregnancy Care Center

346 S Main St.

Jefferson, NC 28640

Carolina West

1400 Mount Jefferson Rd.Suite 6

West Jefferson, NC 28694

Rollins Auto Sales LLC

1083 South Main St.

Sparta, NC 28675

Backstreet CC Honor Box

301 Backstreet

West Jefferson, NC 28604

Ashe County Chamber of Commerce

1 N Jefferson Ave suite C,

West Jefferson, NC 28694

Southmountain Children’s Advocacy Center

2276 Highway 163

West Jefferson, NC 28694

Primemedical Healthcare PA

240 NC-105 Extension # 100,

Boone, NC 28607

Mountaineer Trading Post

8434 NC Highway 194

Lansing, NC 28694

336-384-1144

The Salvation Army

112 Sunnyside Park

Jefferson, NC 28640

336-844-4006

Miller’s Country Store 1

2144 NC Highway 88 W

West Jefferson, NC 28694

336-846-4545

Miller’s Country Store 2

14226 NC-194

Lansing, NC 28643

336-384-1514

Blended & Blessed LLP

109 Backstreet Suite 300,

West Jefferson, NC 28694

Lincare

530 W Park Cir,

North Wilkesboro, NC 28659

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WHAT’S INVOLVED IN THE COMPASSIONATE COMMISSARY™ PROGRAM?

Free To Take Boxes

Through this program, our organization provides local convenience stores and general stores with “Free to Take” boxes. These boxes are filled with free food and other essentials for anyone to take as they need. These boxes are also replenished every month.

Emergency Hotline

We’re proud to offer an emergency hotline service for Ashe County residents. Anyone in need of food can call (828) 434-8888 to get a “Box of food that holds 50 meals or more,” no questions asked.


It’s our mission at Musicians Mission of Mercy to ensure underserved populations throughout West Jefferson, Lansing, and Appalachia get the dignity, love, and respect they deserve.


Our distribution drives prioritize children and their families, the mentally and physically challenged, as well as veterans and their families.

See us in action for Nashville musicians

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Want to help VETERANS IN NEED?

Musicians Mission of Mercy is also developing special programs to honor and show our deep appreciation to military veterans.


Want to be a part of MercyOps? Call us today!

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