We have confirmed at least one report of Buncombe County government trying to shut down a free hot meal site, claiming it shouldn't operate due to water system being down. Asheville water system remains down in vast majority of city and meal sites are feeding thousands of people. #avlnews

how absolutely embarrassing

It is appalling, if not surprising, that even during this catastrophe local governments remain hostile to mutual aid, obsessed with control even when it means people will have less food. #avlnews