Common Heart

Common Heart www.commonHeart.org Common Heart is a grassroots movement in Union County, NC that started in 2006. Who are we?

Our mission is to foster individual and community engagement to feed hungry families and empower those in poverty, creating a sustainable community where all can thrive. What started as four friends creating a small revolution of kindness has now grown to more than 4,000 friends serving our neighbors each month! Over the years, the core of who we are has remained the same: We seek to create a smal

l revolution of kindness delivering groceries and hope, expanding resources and horizons, and developing empowering and life-changing friendships. The goal: eradicating food insecurity and eliminating generational poverty. We are friends: Just common folks from differing backgrounds and life experiences desiring to serve and make a difference in the lives of our neighbors. We are a community: A community of friends, volunteers, donors, supporters, businesses, community organizations, and faith communities hoping to raise the levels of love, compassion and service to others in our neighborhoods, city, nation and world. We are Common Heart: A small 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization promoting individual and community action, serving people without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, country of origin, legal status, socio-economic class, political affiliations or anything else that divides people. We believe that God is an “equal opportunity lover” of human-kind.

  with our friends (and volunteers!) from Food Lion. Not only do area store managers come to volunteer with us almost EV...
05/28/2026

with our friends (and volunteers!) from Food Lion.

Not only do area store managers come to volunteer with us almost EVERY Wednesday, they saw we had a need for more reusable bags and ...TA DA! We now have tote bags we can use to help our neighbors facing food insecurity & poverty!

We're so thankful for their ongoing kindness & partnership!

Is your business ready to get involved? Learn more at: CommonHeart.org or call 704-218-9060. We can't wait to hear from you!

Cupboard Ally volunteers just don't deliver groceries once a month - they build friendships! Our volunteer Ben got the g...
05/27/2026

Cupboard Ally volunteers just don't deliver groceries once a month - they build friendships!

Our volunteer Ben got the great news that one of the neighbors he serves is getting married and will no longer need help with food. He's even invited to the wedding!

If you're looking to make a long-term impact, we're hosting a Cupboard Ally volunteer training on Saturday, June 13 at Faith United Methodist Church in Lake Park.

Interested? Call Alexis McDonald at 980-443-3841 or email [email protected]



This week's   is all about our Getting Ahead dinners which are served 2x/week for families starting their journeys out o...
05/27/2026

This week's is all about our Getting Ahead dinners which are served 2x/week for families starting their journeys out of poverty! We're looking for foil pans and to-go boxes

Can you help? Shop our Amazon Wish List where items ship directly to Common Heart! https://a.co/6xFpukW

You can also always drop off Economic Empowerment supplies at our Indian Trail office using the boxes out front (116 Business Park Drive).

A few of our pantry volunteers were out & about sharing information about ways to serve with our friends at New City Chu...
05/26/2026

A few of our pantry volunteers were out & about sharing information about ways to serve with our friends at New City Church's Matthews campus recently. (Thanks so much for the invite!)

As we gear up for summer it's a great reminder that students (of any age!) are always welcome to volunteer with Common Heart!

Is your student ready to serve? Get all the details and sign up online: CommonHeart.org/Volunteer Questions? Call Riane at 704-940-6508.

Happy Memorial Day from all of us at Common Heart! There will be NO food pantry tonight and our office is closed. If you...
05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day from all of us at Common Heart!
There will be NO food pantry tonight and our office is closed.

If you need groceries this week, please come see us at one of our other pantries:
Tuesday 7-8 p.m. at Wingate Baptist Church
Wednesday 7-8 p.m. at St Margaret's Episcopal Church
Thursday 7-8 p.m. at Union United Methodist Church
Friday 7-8 p.m. at Stallings Church

  to the CREW Youth Group and Cub Scout Pack 276 of  United Methodist Church in Indian Trail. Not only can they handle l...
05/24/2026

to the CREW Youth Group and Cub Scout Pack 276 of United Methodist Church in Indian Trail. Not only can they handle landscaping ... they can cook!!

These dedicated students & leaders lovingly prepared a wonderful meal for our Getting Ahead session in honor of Mother's Day.

"This delicious meal created a meaningful and uplifting celebration for the mothers in our GA program," said Grace Lotharp, Empowerment Outreach Coordinator.

Can your group provide a Getting Ahead meal? Booking now for July & August! Call Grace at 704-684-9007 or email [email protected] for details.

  to the staff & students at Porter Ridge Elementary School who hosted a cereal food drive and collected 456 boxes of ce...
05/23/2026

to the staff & students at Porter Ridge Elementary School who hosted a cereal food drive and collected 456 boxes of cereal!! WOW!

With reduced government resources for nonperishables, food drives are more important than ever!

Get the details and register your food drive here: https://commonheart.org/donate-food/



  is the perfect day to say THANK YOU to Karis Management Group for their generous $5,000 donation to help our neighbors...
05/22/2026

is the perfect day to say THANK YOU to Karis Management Group for their generous $5,000 donation to help our neighbors facing food insecurity & poverty!

We loved giving them a tour and sharing more about how many families this gift will help!

Is your business looking for a way to give back? Visit CommonHeart.org or call 704-218-9060 for details.

ANOTHER food pick up from our friends at WIXE The Mighty 93.1FM and 1190AM in Monroe brings their food drive total (so f...
05/21/2026

ANOTHER food pick up from our friends at WIXE The Mighty 93.1FM and 1190AM in Monroe brings their food drive total (so far!) to 1,828 pounds of nonperishables!

This drive runs through July 31 and everyone who donates will be entered to WIN $1,190!!

All nonperishables are welcome, but our biggest needs include: peanut butter, canned meats (tuna, chicken, salmon etc), pasta, canned fruit, cereal and canned vegetables.

Can your business host a food drive? Get all the details and register here: https://commonheart.org/donate-food/

Address

116 Business Park Drive, Indian Trail
Indian Trail, NC
28079

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

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