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City accepting donations for needy through Friday

By Lightning Reports, Published: November 29, 2025

The city of Hendersonville is assisting with two donation drives, one supporting local families with food and personal care items and another providing toys and necessities for foster children. 

Donations for both drives are being collected from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday, Dec. 5, at City Hall, 160 Sixth Ave. E.; and 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Fire Station 1, 851 N. Main St. and Fire Station 2, 632 Sugarloaf Road.

The city is partnering with Interfaith Assistance Ministry to host a donation drive to support neighbors in need. The donation drive is collecting non-perishable food and personal care items. Some of the most-needed items include: 

• Canned soup 
• Canned tuna or chicken
• Cereal and dry pasta 
• Men’s deodorant 
• Dish soap and shampoo 
• Body wash 
• Baby wipes and diapers (sizes 4-7) 

The city is also partnering with the Henderson County Department of Social Services to donate gifts and essentials to foster children who need a little extra cheer. This drive is collecting toys and activities. Most-needed items include: 

• Developmental toys for ages birth-2 years ol
• Puzzles and family board games
• Magna-Tiles, Legos or building blocks
• Books for all ages

Necessities for foster children include diapers, wipes and pull-ups (especially larger sizes 2 and up).