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778,099 pounds of food provided through mobile pantry

We’re thrilled that the number of Covid cases continues to drop in Union County, but that doesn’t mean the Covid crisis is over. Hundreds of households continue to have less than normal income and to experience food insecurity. That’s why we are continuing our twice-monthly drive-thru food pantries.

Check out these stats. Since Covid started in March 2020, we’ve distributed 778,099 pounds of food to Union County families in need.

Our next pantry is Tuesday, June 22, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. 160 Meadow Street in Monroe. You can see the full 2021 schedule at www.unionshelter.org/food. Anyone needing food can attend. You don’t have to leave your car; our wonderful volunteers will load the groceries for you.

Thank you to our wonderful volunteers who man the distributions, giving a grocery cart full of food to each family.

Happy to share staples, produce, bread, meat, desserts and more. And that’s because of donors like you who are bringing product. Here are some of the items that are given – and that we always need.

Canned tuna, chicken & sardines
Canned soup, chili & stew
Peanut butter & jelly
Instant grits & oatmeal
Canned pasta
Hormel Compleats entrees
Pasta sauce and dry pasta
Canned fruit & vegetables
Hamburger helper
Instant potatoes
Ramen noodles
Macaroni & cheese
Pound bags of rice

Want to donate food? Bring to the “donations” door (off the back parking lot) between 7:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., avoiding mealtimes of 8 – 9 a.m., noon to 1 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m.

Want to help?

Cash contributions are best so we can direct to immediate or changing needs.
You can DONATE ONLINE HERE or mail checks to 160 Meadow Street, Monroe, NC 28110.
Want to provide a meal? Call us 704-261-3491.
Want to volunteer? Go to our volunteer page here: Volunteer

The Community Shelter of Union County has taken enhanced steps to help keep our homeless population healthy. Homeless and food-insecure people are particularly vulnerable to health issues because they are residing and eating in a congregate setting.

We have implemented enhanced cleaning protocols and are working with the Union County Health Department, Emergency Management and Environmental Health to provide additional protections for our clients, volunteers and staff.