McDowell Access to Care and Health

06/05/2026

🗓️TODAY!!
🛍️ SHOP. SAVE. CONNECT. 🤝

Join MATCH and Mission Ministries Alliance for a fun-filled Community Resource Fair today!

📍 1471 N. Main Street, Marion
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Come discover valuable community resources, connect with local organizations, and enjoy some great freebies:

🎁 FREE $10 Gift Certificates to shop at Thrifting With A Purpose
🌭 Free Hot Dogs
💊 Free OTC Medications
🧴 Free Personal Hygiene Items
🎉 Giveaways and Community Resources

Whether you’re looking for healthcare information, employment opportunities, food resources, family services, or simply a chance to connect with your community, we’ve got something for everyone.

Bring a friend and come see what makes McDowell County such a special place!

06/04/2026

🎉🎉 TOMORROW’S THE BIG DAY, McDowell County! 🎉🎉

Join us for the Thrifting With A Purpose Community Resource Fair tomorrow, Friday, June 5, from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at 1471 N. Main Street, Marion!

We’re bringing together an amazing group of community organizations, resources, and giveaways—all in one place!

🌭 FREE Hot Dogs
🛍️ FREE $10 Gift Certificates to Shop
💊 FREE Over-the-Counter Medications
🧴 FREE Personal Hygiene Items
🎁 Giveaways, Resources, and Helpful Information
🤝 Connect with local agencies and programs that can help with health care, employment, food assistance, family resources, transportation, education, and more!

Whether you’re looking for resources, love a good thrift store treasure hunt, or just want to enjoy a free lunch and connect with your community, there’s something for everyone.

A huge thank you to all of our community partners and vendors who are making this event possible. This is what community looks like—neighbors helping neighbors!

📍 1471 N. Main Street, Marion
⏰ Friday, June 5 | 11 AM – 1 PM

Tag a friend, share this post, and help us spread the word! We can’t wait to see you tomorrow! ❤️

06/03/2026

🎉 All are welcome!!! Help us share!

Looking for resources, giveaways, good food, and a chance to connect with organizations that care about our community? Join us this Friday for the Community Resource Fair at Thrifting With A Purpose Resale Store!

📅 Friday, June 5, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 1471 N Main Street, Marion

✨ FREE $10 Gift Certificates to shop the store
🌭 FREE Hot Dogs
🧴 FREE Personal Hygiene Items
💊 FREE Over-the-Counter Medications
🎁 Giveaways and helpful resources from local organizations

Whether you’re looking for healthcare information, employment resources, family support, food assistance, community programs, or just want to learn what’s available in McDowell County, this event is for YOU!

We’ll have representatives from healthcare, education, workforce development, emergency services, food assistance, family support programs, and many other community partners all in one place—making it easy to get connected.

Bring a friend, bring a neighbor, and come see how our community comes together to support one another. We can’t wait to welcome you!

❤️ Because when we connect people to resources, we build a stronger community.

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

“This event is about more than sharing information; it’s about building connections."

06/03/2026

Did you know MATCH has a weekly co-location site at NCWorks Career Center every Wednesday?

You’ll find us inside the Miller Business Complex at 29 Logan Street Suite B in Marion, where we’re working alongside NCWorks to make services more accessible and convenient for our community.

NCWorks offers valuable employment services including job search assistance, resume support, career counseling, training opportunities, and connections to local employers. While you’re there, MATCH can help with health insurance enrollment, Medicaid and Medicare questions, SNAP applications, disability benefits assistance, transportation resources, tax assistance, and connections to community services.

By co-locating our services, we’re helping reduce barriers and making it easier for people to access multiple resources in one place.

Stop by and see us this Wednesday—we’re here to help!

06/03/2026

06/02/2026

😍We are counting down to Friday!

We are excited to welcome an amazing group of partners to our Thrifting With A Purpose Community Fair happening this Friday June 5th from 11-1pm!

Come meet our partner organizations that can help with healthcare, employment, education, food assistance, family support, Medicare enrollment, recovery support, and so much more! These are the people working everyday to make McDowell County a stronger healthier place to live❤️

And..that's not all!!

👉Free $10 Gift certificates to shop at our favorite store: Thrifting With A Purpose (100% of all proceeds stay in McDowell County to help with housing and recovery services!)
👉Free hot dogs prepared by Chad Ray, the county's amazing 4-H Agent
👉Free Over the Counter Medications
👉Free hygiene buckets filled with personal care items
👉Giveaways, resources, and community connections

A special thank you to all of our participating partners for showing up for our community!

Mission Ministries Alliance, NCWorks McDowell 1, Western North Carolina Community Health Services, McDowell County Head Start, McDowell Technical Community College, Centro Unido, West Marion Community Forum, McDowell County 4-H, McDowell County EMS, McDowell County Health Department, Proman Staffing - Marion, NC, McDowell Local Food Advisory Council, Volunteer Center of McDowell County, Loving Hearts Bear Closet, Base Camp- Marion,NC Big Yummy Feed The People, Compassionate Care of WNC, Alignment Health Plan, RHA Health Services, SPARC Services & Programs, MANNA FoodBank, County Family Resource Centers, NC Medicaid Broker

06/02/2026

💙 MATCH Service Spotlight: SOAR Disability Assistance 💙

When someone is living with a serious physical or mental health condition and can no longer work, applying for disability benefits can feel overwhelming. The paperwork, medical records, deadlines, and waiting periods can be difficult to navigate alone.

That’s where MATCH comes in.

Through our SOAR (SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery) program, we help eligible individuals who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness gather medical documentation, complete applications, communicate with Social Security, and navigate the disability process from start to finish.

Why does this matter? Because disability benefits can mean stable income, access to health care, housing stability, and a path toward greater independence.

At MATCH, we believe everyone deserves support when facing life’s biggest challenges. We are here to walk alongside our neighbors and help connect them to the resources they need to thrive.

If you or someone you know may need disability assistance, contact MATCH at 828-659-5289.

06/01/2026

🌿 TOMORROW NIGHT 🌿

Looking for a space to reconnect with yourself, build confidence, and connect with others in community? 💚

Join us tomorrow for *Confidence From Within* — a free monthly self-empowerment group at the Black Mountain YMCA.

Together, we’ll explore identity, confidence, personal growth, and ways to feel more grounded and empowered in everyday life.

📍 Black Mountain YMCA
🗓 Tomorrow | 5:30–7 PM
🧸 Childcare provided

Free and open to adults 18+. Sign up at the front desk!