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ALDI’s store in East Asheville, located at 480 Swannanoa River Road, is set to reopen on July 10, 2024, after being closed for nearly ten months due to damage from Hurricane Helene. To celebrate, the store will offer gift bags to the first 100 customers and donate $10,000 to MANNA FoodBank for local recovery efforts. The reopening marks a positive step for the community as it aims to restore normalcy in the region.
Asheville – ALDI is set to reopen its store located at 480 Swannanoa River Road in East Asheville on Thursday, July 10, 2024. The store had been closed since September 2024, when it suffered severe damage during Hurricane Helene.
After nearly ten months of extensive repairs, the reopening celebration will kick off at 8:45 a.m., and the first 100 customers will receive a gift bag filled with ALDI-exclusive products and a gift card as part of the company’s Golden Ticket giveaway program. Additionally, customers can participate in a sweepstakes for a chance to win a $500 ALDI gift card over the reopening weekend.
To celebrate the occasion, complimentary refreshments, including breakfast pastries and coffee, will be offered at the store. In a gesture of community support, ALDI will also be donating $10,000 to MANNA FoodBank, which will aid in emergency food distribution and recovery efforts in Asheville. This donation is a part of ALDI’s ongoing partnership with Feeding America, emphasizing the store’s commitment to helping those in need.
Starting July 10, the ALDI store will operate daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., providing the East Asheville community with a reliable shopping option for affordable groceries and household essentials.
Hurricane Helene struck in early September 2024, resulting in widespread damage across various regions, including Asheville. Many businesses faced significant destruction that led to prolonged closures, impacting the local economy and the availability of services. ALDI, as one of the affected businesses, prioritized repairs to restore its service to the community as quickly as possible. The recent reopening marks an important step in the recovery process for both the store and the surrounding area.
This reopening is expected to provide not only affordable shopping options but also a renewed sense of community engagement as residents look forward to the store’s contributions to local recovery efforts. With the donation to MANNA FoodBank and the giveaways planned for customers, ALDI aims to celebrate its reopening while simultaneously giving back to a community that has faced challenges in the wake of the hurricane.
As the store prepares for its new chapter, local shoppers can anticipate the familiar value and quality that ALDI is known for, along with new offerings and special promotions designed to welcome back patrons. The store’s reopening is seen as a sign of resilience and recovery in East Asheville, and many look forward to a return to normalcy in the region.
Overall, the reopening of ALDI’s East Asheville store is a significant event for both the business and the local community, highlighting a commitment to service, support, and sustainability in the wake of disaster.
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- WLOS: ALDI Supermarket Chain Reopens
- Wikipedia: ALDI
- WLOS: ALDI Gallery of Reopening
- Britannica: Hurricane
- MANNA FoodBank
- Google Search: Hurricane Helene 2024

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