July 8, 2024
Published by Kara Lopp at July 8, 2024
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“My grandkids are eating everything in my fridge – I just can’t keep up.” A local grandmother, “Debra,” told us recently. Sound familiar??? With the increase in the need for help to keep kids fed this summer, our kids snack area really needs a boost! Our biggest needs for kids […]
July 2, 2024
Published by Kara Lopp at July 2, 2024
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I remember visiting families during the summer when I used to regularly deliver groceries on Saturdays. Those kids used to wait for me. When I would bring cupcakes or SpaghettiOs, they would dance. I remember one of the kids I served called me Santa and told me that when I visited […]
June 26, 2024
Published by Kara Lopp at June 26, 2024
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After Carl Blakeley was diagnosed with a terminal illness more than 2 years ago, he thought his life was over. He even contemplated suicide several times. “My work ceased. Everything about me ceased after that diagnosis,” he said. “I was struggling for a year with no money, no resources, all […]
June 25, 2024
Published by Kara Lopp at June 25, 2024
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“We’re struggling — bad.” That’s what “Lilly” told us this week when she stopped by to see if what she saw online was true. “Do you really give away food to people who need it? For FREE?” Yep! We sure do, thanks to amazing donors like YOU! It’s rough out […]
June 17, 2024
Published by Kara Lopp at June 17, 2024
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“I hardly have any food left.” “Samantha,” single mother of two elementary age children. Can you feel the frustration, the heart ache, the worry, the fear that this mother came to us with? It was a challenge for her to come through our door and ask for help. It’s been […]
June 13, 2024
Published by Kara Lopp at June 13, 2024
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“With all the medical bills, we’re having trouble buying food.” We got a call last week from “Donna” who said her Mom is battling a lung condition and their doctor suggested they call us for help with groceries. Thanks to YOUR generosity we’re able to provide fresh produce, meat, nonperishables […]
May 31, 2024
Published by Kara Lopp at May 31, 2024
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Union County has a new morning food pantry location thanks to thekind staff & volunteers at Nicey Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Marshville. Thechurch at 318 Camden Road hosted its first pantry this month and provided groceries to103 families. Church member and Common Heart Getting Ahead graduate Ruth Lotharp has […]
May 31, 2024
Published by Kara Lopp at May 31, 2024
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When Tracy Kilgo heard about our Getting Ahead program while volunteering with our Great Turkey Countdown Thanksgiving deliveries, she was hesitant to admit that she desperately needed the help Common Heart could provide. “I was afraid to ask people for help. But every month I would find I barely had […]
May 29, 2024
Published by Kara Lopp at May 29, 2024
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We’re thrilled to introduce you to the newest member of our staff, Kathryn Fairhurst! Kathryn (you can also call her Katie!) is the Human Resources and Economic Empowerment Assistant. Kathryn moved back to the area with her husband and two children in 2022 after living in Scotland for 10 years. […]
May 28, 2024
Published by Kara Lopp at May 28, 2024
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EXCITING NEWS!! Our friends at the Marshville Branch of the Union County Library, NC are now serving as a collection spot for nonperishables to help our neighbors! Swing by when you’re in the area and drop off some extras to help those facing food insecurity! All nonperishables welcome, but our […]