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THESE Asheville Businesses Are Fundraising for Ukraine

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THESE Asheville Businesses Are Fundraising for Ukraine

Dozens of Asheville businesses are joining together in the hopes of raising thousands of dollars to feed those in need in Ukraine. The fundraiser is called Benevolent Spirits and was initiated by chef Katie Button. The collective is a combination of breweries and restaurants in Asheville including Burial, Bhramari, Biscuit Head, Buxton Hall BBQ, Highland, Pack’s Tavern, Twisted Laurel….

The funds will go towards World Central Kitchen which is now stationed at 8 border crossings in Ukraine. The fundraiser is going through March 15th – next Tuesday so head out often between now and then!

If you can’t make it out by Tuesday, you can donate directly by clicking HERE.

  • Archetype Brewing
  • Bhramari Brewing Co.
  • Biscuit Head
  • Bouchon
  • Burial Beer Co. (South Slope taproom & Forestry Camp)
  • Buxton Hall BBQ
  • Chai Pani
  • Chestnut
  • Copper Crown
  • Corner Kitchen
  • Cúrate
  • Haywood Common
  • Highland Brewing
  • Isis Restaurant & Music Hall
  • Karen Donatelli Bakery & Café
  • Kornerstone Bistro
  • La Bodega
  • Limones Restaurant
  • Pack’s Tavern
  • Posana
  • Rendezvous
  • Sunny Point Café
  • The Cantina @ Historic Biltmore Village
  • The Lobster Trap
  • Twisted Laurel Downtown AVL
  • Ukiah Japanese Restaurant

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