Hands with Cans

01/31/2026

OTHERS1st Inc presents
Our Person of the Week
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An 85-year-old widow reached out to a tree service company, simply asking for firewood to keep warm. The owner, Paul Brittain, didn’t just deliver the firewood—he did it for free. Then he went further: he repaired her car, fixed her roof, and serviced her heating and air conditioning, all at no charge. And he didn’t stop there—he even raised $20,000 for her on GoFundMe. ❤️ Check the comments...👇

12/24/2025

Congrats to the Panthers of Piedmont High School in Unionville NC for their win against Parkwood High School in Monroe NC during the BIG GIVE competition held in November. A total of 4265 items were donated during the campaign and given to local food banks in the area. We at Hands with Cans are looking forward to a 2026 rematch. To view final stats: https://handswithcans.org/school-records/

12/24/2025

The Food Lion in Hemby Bridge NC, continues to demonstrate great generosity with the donation of food boxes (provided by Food Lion Feeds). What a great community of givers!! Pictured on this day, Dec 23, 2025 from left is Sandy Pressley, the store's Customer Service Manager and Chris Estes, Store Manager. Thank to one and all for providing a great campaign of loving kindness. The store has plenty more so let's keep a great thing going!! -- Food boxes were delivered to Common Heart Org in Indian Trail. This great food bank charity transportedthe boxes tonight to the Wingate area of Union County for those people in need. YAY!!! Thanks Hemby Bridge!!

12/24/2025

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12/18/2025

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12/18/2025

We at OTHERS1st love the Steve Hartman stories! Loving Kindness... the best!
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11/19/2025

Hands with Cans is in the process of collecting donated non-perishable items for those in need. Food Lion neighborhood supermarkets have prepared meal boxes that are $6 each (no tax).

Your donations will go toward the purchase of meal boxes in Hemby Bridge NC and Matthews NC Crossroads. These boxes are in turn distributed to Common Heart Org, a food bank in Indian Trail NC.

Hands with Cans Org does not receive any money from this campaign. We're just trying to help take care of our neighbors in the local area. Hap Welty

Fill Out the Form to Secure Your Food Lion Meal Box!Hands with Cans is committed to nourishing our community alongside equipping students with the right supplies. By filling out this form, you join us in ensuring that every person receives nourishment to thrive.Join us in this collaborative effort t...

11/19/2025

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11/19/2025

We're encouraged with the BIG GIVE competition taking place between Piedmont HS and Parkwood HS in Monroe NC. Piedmont has taken an early lead with 930 items collected so far. Stay tuned for daily updates! Winners all the way around!!

11/18/2025

Food Lion Neighborhood Supermarkets are rocking the food box donations. The Hemby Bridge store's cutomers have donated 534 boxes and the Matthews (Crossroads) store have donated 136 boxes (as of 11/18/2025) The boxes are eventually sent to various food banks in the area. Below are photos of helpers at Common Heart in Indian Trail NC. Grateful to Food Lion and their generous customers for answering the call in a BIG WAY!! Boxes are found throughout the stores and cost $6.00.

11/13/2025

Bulldog students from Butler High (Matthews NC), campaigned and collected a total of 530 non-perishable items that were dropped off at Common Heart food bank in Indian Trail, NC. The Key Club and National Honor Society students worked hard to answer the call of adult sponsors, Ms McCullough and Ms Hartley. (11/13/25). What a great group of students and staff!! Go Bulldogs!