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	January 2026
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				1 Happy New Year! Office closed & no food pantry Happy New Year! Office closed & no food pantry January 1, 2026 See more details •	2 Stallings Church food pantry Stallings Church food pantry January 2, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Stallings United Methodist Church, 1115 Stallings Rd, Matthews, NC 28104, USA Need help with groceries? Stop by for this drive-thru mobile food pantry. And YES, you can come to this pantry even if you've already been to one of our other pantries this week. See more details •	3 Pop-Up Pantry Pop-Up Pantry January 3, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Please call 704-218-9060 for more information. See more details •
4	5 Benton Heights - Food Pantry Benton Heights - Food Pantry January 5, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm 2701 Concord Ave, Monroe, NC 28110, USA Food Pantry @ Benton Heights Presbyterian Church in Monroe 7pm - 8pm See more details •	6 Wingate Baptist Church Food Pantry Wingate Baptist Church Food Pantry January 6, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm 109 E Elm St, Wingate, NC 28174 See more details •	7 St Margaret's Episcopal Church Pantry St Margaret's Episcopal Church Pantry January 7, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm St Margaret's Episcopal Church, 8515 Rea Rd, Waxhaw, NC 28173, USA See more details •	8 Union UMC Food Pantry Union UMC Food Pantry January 8, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Union United Methodist Church, 6315 New Town Rd, Waxhaw, NC 28173, USA Volunteers are needed from 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm. Visit http://volunteer.commonheart.org to inquire about volunteer opportunities. Provide food to Union County Residents who have a household income less than 200% of poverty. Those attending this pantry are not to arrive prior to 6:45 pm. We DO NOT use a first come - first served system, so arriving early is not beneficial. A raffle based system is employed to determine what number you are in line. See more details •	9 Stallings Church food pantry Stallings Church food pantry January 9, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Stallings United Methodist Church, 1115 Stallings Rd, Matthews, NC 28104, USA Need help with groceries? Stop by for this drive-thru mobile food pantry. And YES, you can come to this pantry even if you've already been to one of our other pantries this week. See more details •	10
11	12 Benton Heights - Food Pantry Benton Heights - Food Pantry January 12, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm 2701 Concord Ave, Monroe, NC 28110, USA Food Pantry @ Benton Heights Presbyterian Church in Monroe 7pm - 8pm See more details •	13 Morning food pantry Morning food pantry January 13, 2026 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am Community Shelter of Union County, 160 Meadow St, Monroe, NC 28110, USA See more details Q1 Getting Ahead Q1 Getting Ahead January 13, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Oakland Baptist Church, 600 E Sunset Dr, Monroe, NC 28112, USA See more details Money Matters 101 Money Matters 101 January 13, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Oakland Baptist Church, 600 E Sunset Dr, Monroe, NC 28112, USA See more details Wingate Baptist Church Food Pantry Wingate Baptist Church Food Pantry January 13, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm 109 E Elm St, Wingate, NC 28174 See more details • • • •	14 St Margaret's Episcopal Church Pantry St Margaret's Episcopal Church Pantry January 14, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm St Margaret's Episcopal Church, 8515 Rea Rd, Waxhaw, NC 28173, USA See more details •	15 Q1 Getting Ahead Q1 Getting Ahead January 15, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Oakland Baptist Church, 600 E Sunset Dr, Monroe, NC 28112, USA See more details ESIP Resource Meeting ESIP Resource Meeting January 15, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm See more details Union UMC Food Pantry Union UMC Food Pantry January 15, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Union United Methodist Church, 6315 New Town Rd, Waxhaw, NC 28173, USA Volunteers are needed from 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm. Visit http://volunteer.commonheart.org to inquire about volunteer opportunities. Provide food to Union County Residents who have a household income less than 200% of poverty. Those attending this pantry are not to arrive prior to 6:45 pm. We DO NOT use a first come - first served system, so arriving early is not beneficial. A raffle based system is employed to determine what number you are in line. See more details • • •	16 Stallings Church food pantry Stallings Church food pantry January 16, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Stallings United Methodist Church, 1115 Stallings Rd, Matthews, NC 28104, USA Need help with groceries? Stop by for this drive-thru mobile food pantry. And YES, you can come to this pantry even if you've already been to one of our other pantries this week. See more details •	17 Cupboard Ally Training Cupboard Ally Training January 17, 2026 @ 8:45 am - 12:15 pm Faith United Methodist Church, 3708 Faith Church Rd, Lake Park, NC 28079, USA 1/17/25 Saturday Cupboard Ally Training in Person- Location: Faith Church Conference Room Join us for a training designed to help you become a more effective supporter of individuals facing poverty by looking at the obstacles facing your neighbors through a different lens. This training will explore the unseen challenges that people in different economic situations face and reveal some of the hidden rules that govern all lives, specifically those living in poverty. This training helps start a process of understanding to connect with those experiencing poverty. By reviewing these dynamics, you will play a crucial role in creating small acts of kindness within our community. This is more than just a training; it’s an opportunity to make a real difference, bridge the gap, and learn from one another while also delivering needed assistance to families. Snacks provided!This meeting is in the Community Room next to Faith Church See more details •
18	19 Benton Heights - Food Pantry Benton Heights - Food Pantry January 19, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm 2701 Concord Ave, Monroe, NC 28110, USA Food Pantry @ Benton Heights Presbyterian Church in Monroe 7pm - 8pm See more details •	20 Q1 Getting Ahead Q1 Getting Ahead January 20, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Oakland Baptist Church, 600 E Sunset Dr, Monroe, NC 28112, USA See more details Money Matters 101 Money Matters 101 January 20, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Oakland Baptist Church, 600 E Sunset Dr, Monroe, NC 28112, USA See more details Common Heart Board Meeting Common Heart Board Meeting January 20, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Zoom Meeting - See more details Common Heart Board meeting Common Heart Board meeting January 20, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm See more details Wingate Baptist Church Food Pantry Wingate Baptist Church Food Pantry January 20, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm 109 E Elm St, Wingate, NC 28174 See more details • • • • •	21 St Margaret's Episcopal Church Pantry St Margaret's Episcopal Church Pantry January 21, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm St Margaret's Episcopal Church, 8515 Rea Rd, Waxhaw, NC 28173, USA See more details •	22 Q1 Getting Ahead Q1 Getting Ahead January 22, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Oakland Baptist Church, 600 E Sunset Dr, Monroe, NC 28112, USA See more details Union UMC Food Pantry Union UMC Food Pantry January 22, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Union United Methodist Church, 6315 New Town Rd, Waxhaw, NC 28173, USA Volunteers are needed from 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm. Visit http://volunteer.commonheart.org to inquire about volunteer opportunities. Provide food to Union County Residents who have a household income less than 200% of poverty. Those attending this pantry are not to arrive prior to 6:45 pm. We DO NOT use a first come - first served system, so arriving early is not beneficial. A raffle based system is employed to determine what number you are in line. See more details • •	23 Cupboard Ally Quarterly Meeting Cupboard Ally Quarterly Meeting January 23, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm 1000 Healing Wy, Matthews, NC 28104, USA Summary: Join us for our first Cupboard Ally Community Quarterly Meeting of 2026! We’ve secured an amazing space thanks to Atrium Health Union West where we will gather, connect, and empower. We’ll celebrate last year’s achievements, brainstorm ways to deepen our community connections, and participate in a special "Resource Building" activity designed to empower our neighbors. This is a family-friendly event! Allies are encouraged to bring friends, family, or a "+1" to share in the "small revolution of kindness." if they would like. We will provide a full dinner and conclude with an exciting prize drawing! Event Details: When: Friday, January 23rd, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Location: 1000 Healing Wy, Matthews, NC 28104 (Atrium Health Union West - 2nd Floor) Dinner: Included (Please note allergies in RSVP) RSVP HERE by January 20th 2026 Highlights: Inside scoop on new program ideas and 2025 achievements. Community-building brainstorm session. Empowerment & Resource Activity (highly recommended!). Gifts and Prize Drawings. See more details Stallings Church food pantry Stallings Church food pantry January 23, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Stallings United Methodist Church, 1115 Stallings Rd, Matthews, NC 28104, USA Need help with groceries? Stop by for this drive-thru mobile food pantry. And YES, you can come to this pantry even if you've already been to one of our other pantries this week. See more details • •	24 Community Night with Charlotte Hornets Community Night with Charlotte Hornets January 24, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Common Heart community night with the Charlotte Hornets! Enjoy ticket discounts and come watch the game with us! Buy discounted tickets online: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Commonheart2 See more details •
25	26 Benton Heights - Food Pantry Benton Heights - Food Pantry January 26, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm 2701 Concord Ave, Monroe, NC 28110, USA Food Pantry @ Benton Heights Presbyterian Church in Monroe 7pm - 8pm See more details •	27 Q1 Getting Ahead Q1 Getting Ahead January 27, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Oakland Baptist Church, 600 E Sunset Dr, Monroe, NC 28112, USA See more details Money Matters 101 Money Matters 101 January 27, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Oakland Baptist Church, 600 E Sunset Dr, Monroe, NC 28112, USA See more details New Board Member Orientation New Board Member Orientation January 27, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Common Heart, 116 Business Park Dr, Indian Trail, NC 28079, USA Will take place in the Voulteer Break Room. See more details Wingate Baptist Church Food Pantry Wingate Baptist Church Food Pantry January 27, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm 109 E Elm St, Wingate, NC 28174 See more details • • • •	28 St Margaret's Episcopal Church Pantry St Margaret's Episcopal Church Pantry January 28, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm St Margaret's Episcopal Church, 8515 Rea Rd, Waxhaw, NC 28173, USA See more details •	29 Q1 Getting Ahead Q1 Getting Ahead January 29, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Oakland Baptist Church, 600 E Sunset Dr, Monroe, NC 28112, USA See more details Union UMC Food Pantry Union UMC Food Pantry January 29, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Union United Methodist Church, 6315 New Town Rd, Waxhaw, NC 28173, USA Volunteers are needed from 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm. Visit http://volunteer.commonheart.org to inquire about volunteer opportunities. Provide food to Union County Residents who have a household income less than 200% of poverty. Those attending this pantry are not to arrive prior to 6:45 pm. We DO NOT use a first come - first served system, so arriving early is not beneficial. A raffle based system is employed to determine what number you are in line. See more details • •	30 Stallings Church food pantry Stallings Church food pantry January 30, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Stallings United Methodist Church, 1115 Stallings Rd, Matthews, NC 28104, USA Need help with groceries? Stop by for this drive-thru mobile food pantry. And YES, you can come to this pantry even if you've already been to one of our other pantries this week. See more details •	31 Pop-up food pantry Pop-up food pantry January 31, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Essence-The Cross Ministries, 2310 Appian Ln, Monroe, NC 28110, USA See more details New Board Member Orientation New Board Member Orientation January 31, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Common Heart, 116 Business Park Dr, Indian Trail, NC 28079, USA Will take place in the Volunteer Break area. See more details • •

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