February 5, 2024
Published by Kara Lopp at February 5, 2024
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Thanks so much Carmel Christian School high schoolers for sharing your thoughts (& photos!) serving with us last week. January was #PovertyAwarenessMonth and they certainly learned some things! Written on their evaluation forms… “I can’t believe people in my own neighborhood could be going through hardships.” “My biggest takeaway is […]
February 2, 2024
We got a Facebook message recently from “Sarah,” saying that even in a double income household, it was “overwhelming” to try to provide for their 3 children, especially with rising prices. “Gas and groceries are killing us and we’re falling behind on bills,” she said. “We need help to feed our […]
January 29, 2024
Published by Kara Lopp at January 29, 2024
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These friends took the first step in learning how to better help their neighbors facing food insecurity by joining us last Saturday for Cupboard Ally volunteer training! They’ll soon begin delivering groceries (& hope!) to our neighbors once/month and we can’t wait to see what friendships develop! Are you ready […]
January 16, 2024
Published by Kara Lopp at January 16, 2024
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The new year is a perfect time to think about how you can give back. We have lots of ongoing volunteer opportunities and among those, the most urgent is for more Cupboard Ally volunteers to deliver groceries (and hope!) to families once a month! We currently have a waiting list of […]
January 9, 2024
Published by Kara Lopp at January 9, 2024
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We’re so excited to introduce you to our newest member of the team, Jordan Faulkner, Indian Trail Cupboard Manager. Jordan, 28, is a former CDL truck driver and has worked in construction, but said he was “tired of working a job just for a paycheck. I’ve worked many different types of […]
January 8, 2024
Published by Kara Lopp at January 8, 2024
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Team Captain dinner Jan. 11! Get those walking shoes ready … the Common Heart Hunger Walk is less than 8 WEEKS AWAY and registration is now open! This year’s annual fundraiser where we join together to take steps to end local hunger is Sunday, March 3 at Crooked Creek Park in Indian […]
December 13, 2023
Published by Kara Lopp at December 13, 2023
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Our current Getting Ahead group is graduating and YOU’RE INVITED! Come celebrate their hard work on Thursday, Dec. 21 from 6-8 p.m. at Central UMC in Monroe. Dinner provided. To RSVP, call 704-248-2648. Want to help provide gifts for our grads? Shop needed toiletries & household cleaning supplies on our Amazon […]
December 7, 2023
Published by Kara Lopp at December 7, 2023
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As I consider the amazing success of our Great Turkey Countdown, I am overcome with gratitude and awe. What we have done together, providing Thanksgiving to over 1,500 families, is amazing! Together, we may have created joy and happiness for a day, yet in my heart I have a bigger […]
December 5, 2023
Published by Kara Lopp at December 5, 2023
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Delivering groceries isn’t just for Thanksgiving! Our Cupboard Ally volunteers deliver groceries (and hope!) to families once a month! It’s a very unique and special volunteer opportunity to not just serve these food insecure neighbors, but to also build friendships! One of our Ally volunteers said recently that she enjoys sending […]
November 27, 2023
Published by Kara Lopp at November 27, 2023
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Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday! Join us in this small revolution of kindness. Our goal: $8,000 to put 10 family leaders through the entire Getting Ahead program. Your generosity provides folks with the opportunity to learn essential skills, empowering them to rise out of poverty and write new future stories for their […]