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NO I.D. REQUIRED FOR FOOD

Our food pantry is located in a one-story, red-brick house next to Appalachian Funeral Services.

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United Christian Ministries of Jackson County
191 Skyland Drive
Sylva, NC 28779
828-586-8228

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NO I.D. REQUIRED FOR FOOD

United Christian Ministries helps Jackson County Residents in three ways: with a food pantry, partial financial assistance for critical bills, and referrals to other local supportive agencies.

Food Assistance: Our most frequent help request is for food. We operate a client-choice food pantry with canned vegetables, canned fruits, fresh vegetables, fresh fruits, cereals, pasta, frozen meats, and more. Neighbors may receive food assistance as often as every two weeks.

Financial Aid: Limited financial assistance is available to pay for local past-due critical expenses.

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Location Features

Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Air Conditioning
Near Public Transit
Safe Space

Location Operating Hours



Monday
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday
12:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
ClosedSunday, Saturday
Special Hours
Nov 27, 2025: Closed (Thanksgiving Holiday)
Nov 28, 2025: Closed (Thanksgiving Holiday)
Dec 25, 2025: Closed (Christmas Holiday)

Hours in location time zone: Eastern Time (ET) (UTC-4)

Food Distribution

Food Pantry

Mon

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Tue

12:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Wed

10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Thu

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Fri

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

ClosedSunday, Saturday
Program Qualifications
No ID is required to receive food. Jackson County residents may obtain food every two weeks. If you are displaced, you are welcome to come daily.
Primary Contact

Ann Selby

828-586-8228

aselby@ucmsylva.org

Service Area

COUNTY: Jackson

Dietary Options Available

Gluten Free

Other

Financial Assistance for Past Due Critical Expenses

Mon

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Tue

12:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Wed

10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Thu

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Fri

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

ClosedSunday, Saturday
Program Qualifications
To qualify for financial assistance with overdue critical expenses, you must reside in Jackson County.
Primary Contact

Ann Selby

828-586-8228

aselby@ucmsylva.org

Service Area

COUNTY: Jackson County

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