Kara Lopp

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April 6, 2023

Biggest Need: Nonperishables & lots of them!

Like so many of her neighbors, “Anna” had never been to a food pantry before when she messaged us on Facebook recently to ask how she could get food for her children. The need, she said, was “urgent.” She’s working, but just can’t keep up with the bills, especially with […]
April 4, 2023

Welcome, Mark!

Indian Trail Evening Pantries Manager We’re so excited to introduce you to our newest member of the team, Mark Spencer, Indian Trail Evening Pantries Manager. If you’ve volunteered to help pack up food on Monday or Thursday afternoons in Indian Trail or serve at our Mill Grove UMC or Union […]
March 30, 2023

April 23: Volunteer Appreciation Picnic at Historic Belk Mansion

Calling all Common Heart volunteers!! Please join us for a Volunteer Appreciation Picnic at the Historic Belk Mansion in Monroe! Get a sneak peek of this amazing historic home built in 1903 for Dr. John Belk before it opens to the public!! We’ll provide lunch so all you have to […]
March 28, 2023

Getting Ahead: Ruth’s story

It was the encouragement of her 12-year-old daughter that pushed Ruth Wilson to join Getting Ahead last year. She learned about the focus/empowerment group when she was waiting in line to get groceries from Common Heart’s food pantry at Union United Methodist Church in Waxhaw. She took the flyer and […]