“I’ve never seen the shelves so empty.”

That was the reaction from one of our pantry warehouse volunteers last week. It’s true — summer is TOUGH! Historically, the need for groceries goes up and donations go down and that’s definitely what we’re seeing right now!

As we enter the final two weeks of our Hunger Doesn’t Take a Vacation campaign, we’re reminded that August is a critical month for your support. In August, we typically see record-breaking numbers of families with children needing food.

How can you help?

• Give online: Donate.CommonHeart.org $35 provides a week’s worth of groceries for a family with children!

• Host a food drive! This is a great opportunity for any group, including businesses, churches and organizations! 
• For more details, call Kevin at 704-746-9224 or email FoodRaising@CommonHeart.org. Let us know in advance and we’ll even help you promote it!
• Pick up a few extra nonperishables during your next shopping trip and drop them off! We have drop boxes in front of our office in Indian Trail (116 Business Park Drive) or drop off inside the Marshville Library.
• Shop our Amazon Wish List for most-needed items. Items will ship directly to us! https://a.co/6xFpukW