Food pantries

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August 15, 2024

FOOD DRIVE ALERTS!

We’re thankful for these local businesses who are hosting food drives. If your business, church or organization would like to host a food drive, please call Kevin at 704-746-9224 or email FoodRaising@CommonHeart.org. Let us know in advance and we’ll help you promote it!
August 9, 2024

Marvin Mom making a difference!

Think one person can’t make a difference? Just ask Christy Jones!!! This Marvin Mom and Common Heart volunteer noticed that the food supply looked low — and decided to do something about it! In the last 2 weeks Christy has collected — BY HERSELF — a staggering 2,336 pounds of […]
August 6, 2024

Bare pantry shelves as our biggest month arrives

“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 […]
July 29, 2024

‘I’m drowning … we need help, please!’

We got a Facebook message from “Mary” last week with a sentiment that too many parents in our community are facing this summer. “I’m a single Mom of 2 barely making ends meet. Now that the kids are out of school they eat ALL DAY,” she said. “I’m drowning trying to […]