Help Us Donate Skillets!

We're aiming to donate a minimum of 1,000 skillets to families affected by Hurricane Helene.

47 of 1,000 skillets donated!

How can buying a cast iron skillet drive recovery in WNC?

Purchasing a WNC Strong x Lodge® cast iron skillet goes beyond acquiring high-quality cookware—each purchase is a direct investment in the resilience and recovery of Western North Carolina.

Here's how your support makes an impact:

1. Funding Relief Efforts

A portion of every skillet sale is reinvested into essential recovery initiatives:

  • Housing Repairs: Assisting families in rebuilding homes damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Helene.
  • Heating Solutions: Providing warmth to families affected by disaster during colder months.
  • Small Business Grants: Empowering local businesses to recover, reopen, and continue serving their communities.

2. Supporting Local Economies

By purchasing a skillet, you:

  • Drive economic recovery by supporting local artisans, suppliers, and small businesses.
  • Encourage tourism through our local pickup option, which brings visitors into the heart of Western North Carolina to explore the region and support other local enterprises.

3. Symbolizing Resilience

Each skillet features a mountain-inspired relief design, serving as a tangible reminder of the Appalachian community’s strength and determination. It’s not just cookware—it’s a symbol of hope and unity for families rebuilding their lives.

4. Fostering Community Connections

Every skillet purchased contributes to a broader mission of restoring and revitalizing Western North Carolina, helping individuals and families feel supported by a caring, engaged community.

By choosing the WNC Strong x Lodge® skillet, you’re cooking with purpose, preserving tradition, and helping to rebuild lives. Together, we’re crafting a stronger, more resilient Western North Carolina—one skillet at a time.

WNC Strong x Lodge® Cast Iron: Forged Through Unity

Celebrate resilience and tradition with our limited-edition cast iron skillet—a tribute to Appalachian strength and recovery. Every purchase helps rebuild homes and communities, supports Hurricane Helene recovery, provides essential cookware to families in need, and boosts local economic recovery.

Crafted by Lodge®, America’s oldest cast iron maker, these skillets feature premium construction, lifetime durability, and an exclusive mountain relief design that embodies the spirit of Western North Carolina. Lodge’s extraordinary generosity shines through as they pledge to donate a skillet to a family in need for every skillet purchased, amplifying the impact of your support.

**Please note: Due to the custom nature of this product, orders require an 8-week lead time for production and delivery. Thank you for your patience as we work together to make a meaningful difference.**

Opt for local pickup to experience the heart of Appalachia, meet our team, and witness your impact firsthand.

Every skillet is a symbol of hope. Together, we’ll rebuild Western North Carolina!