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
Please support our continued efforts to get food and supplies to families affected by Hurricane Helene
We are supplying these life essentials:
- Compassionate Commissary food boxes
- Heaters
- Propane
- Sleeping Bags
- Warm blankets and electric blankets
- Generators
- Dehumidifiers
- Bedding and housewares for campers that various organizations and individuals are donating to families who lost their homes
We also are actively securing Christmas presents for area children and their families.
If you or anyone you know in the Ashe County area need any of these items, text or call the Compassionate Commissary emergency hotline at 828-434-8888.
You also can support our efforts with a financial donation of any size.
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.

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. ❤️
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
- Carolina Fraser
- Shatley Farms
- Boondocks Brewing
- Grape + Grain
- Jimmy & Jean's Family Entertainment
- L Coulter Foundation
- Operation Blessing
- Wildcat Advanced Land Clearing
- Laurel Ridge Camp and Conference Center
- First Baptist Church of West Jefferson
- Divine Hope Baptist Church
- Campbell Memorial Chapel
- Bethany United Methodist Church
- Tyndall Furniture
- Old Barn Winery
- Parsons Family Farms
- Huntington Homes & Construction
- Wilkes Metal Sales
- Ashe County Wildlife Club
- Just Wing It
- TRD Trucking
- Operation Airdrop
- Grace Ministries USA
- Ashe County Cheese
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
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
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
R&L Grocery
720 South Big Horse Creek Road
Lansing, NC 28643
336-384-4939
Healing Hearts Ministry
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

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.
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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!
