ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — This weekend marks one year since Hurricane Helene hit Western North Carolina. In remembrance of the hardships endured by the Asheville community since the storm, local pastry shop Old Europe Pastries will donate 100% of sales made on the day of the anniversary to continued relief efforts.
Baked goods for BeLoved Asheville
From 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27, 100% of the proceeds from every sale made at Old Europe will be donated to BeLoved Asheville, a local nonprofit that has spearheaded Helene relief in WNC.
Everything sold at Old Europe online and in-store that Saturday, including coffee and cocktails, will go to BeLoved. Old Europe pastries range from staples like chocolate chip cookies and eclairs to more exotic items like Turo Berry Torte and pistachio macarons.
The idea for the donation came directly from Old Europe owner Melinda Vetro…