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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 small 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.

Our Love in Action Gala this year included a solemn pause to remember and honor the life and legacy of volunteer Dennis ...
10/18/2026

Our Love in Action Gala this year included a solemn pause to remember and honor the life and legacy of volunteer Dennis Wandera, who died tragically while serving others on a mission trip in Uganda.

You could find Dennis at Common Heart almost every Saturday morning in the pantry warehouse. For Dennis, it was about much more than food. He used those moments to build relationships, encourage others, and connect with his neighbors.

Read more on our blog: https://commonheart.org/in-memory-of-our-friend-dennis-wandera/

Last week we celebrated with 12 Getting Ahead graduates who completed the intensive Money & Me workshop as part of their...
10/16/2026

Last week we celebrated with 12 Getting Ahead graduates who completed the intensive Money & Me workshop as part of their ongoing resource-building.

One of the participants, Danelle Miller, said she’s going to “stop useless spending right away” as she works toward her goal of purchasing her own home. For her, that means cutting down on lottery ticket purchases and no impulse buys. Many participants say they will stop shopping without a list to help keep them on task.

Read more on our blog: https://commonheart.org/money-me-learning-to-make-every-dollar-count-and-every-dream-possible/

10/15/2026
What would you do if one unexpected expense changed everything?Join Common Heart, South Piedmont Community College and T...
10/15/2026

What would you do if one unexpected expense changed everything?

Join Common Heart, South Piedmont Community College and Thrive Union North Carolina for a FREE interactive experience to better understand the realities of living in poverty.

Register online: https://tinyurl.com/t97x49pj

📅 Friday, October 23
⏰ 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
📍 South Piedmont Community College – Old Charlotte Highway Campus
🍴 Lunch will be provided

This training is especially valuable for professionals and community partners working in education, healthcare, human services, business, government, nonprofits, first responder services, faith communities, and other community organizations.

Questions? Email [email protected] or call 704-870-0012

1,920 turkeys to go!!! Yep, the Great Turkey Countdown is here!!! We have BIG GOAL this year to celebrate our 20th anniv...
10/15/2026

1,920 turkeys to go!!! Yep, the Great Turkey Countdown is here!!! We have BIG GOAL this year to celebrate our 20th anniversary and 2006 founding ... 2006 turkeys to feed 2006 families!

Your $50 donation provides a frozen turkey and the fixin's for one family. Donate online at Turkeys.CommonHeart.org

We'll also be on the hunt for literally HUNDREDS of volunteers to deliver the turkey baskets on Saturday, Nov. 21. Stay tuned for details!

*If you'd like to donate by check (payable to Common Heart), mail to: Common Heart, PO Box 2761, Indian Trail, NC 28079. Write “Turkeys” in the memo line.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY! We're looking for more helping hands to pack fresh produce, frozen meat, bread and snacks to be g...
10/15/2026

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY! We're looking for more helping hands to pack fresh produce, frozen meat, bread and snacks to be given away at our evening pantries.

Serving time is 3-5 p.m. Mondays - Fridays. Students welcome!

Sign up here: CommonHeart.org/Volunteer

10/14/2026

We're on the hunt for ... eggs?!? NO! We're hunting TURKEYS!

The Great Turkey Countdown is here and we have BIG GOAL this year to celebrate our 20th anniversary and 2006 founding ... 2006 turkeys to feed 2006 families!

This morning we're at 1,930 to go!

Your $50 donation provides a frozen turkey and the fixin's for one family. Donate online at Turkeys.CommonHeart.org

We'll also be on the hunt for literally HUNDREDS of volunteers to deliver the turkey baskets on Saturday, Nov. 21. Stay tuned for details!

*If you'd like to donate by check (payable to Common Heart), mail to: Common Heart, PO Box 2761, Indian Trail, NC 28079. Write “Turkeys” in the memo line.

Today's   is fruit cups or applesauce cups for our kids snack bags. We're almost OUT! Can you help? Our Wish List: https...
10/14/2026

Today's is fruit cups or applesauce cups for our kids snack bags. We're almost OUT! Can you help? Our Wish List: https://a.co/6xFpukW

We average about 40 kids bags per evening pantry - that's 200 bags every week! Many thanks to our recent Wish List heroes: Jennifer, Grant & Kevin!

You can also always drop off nonperishables at our Indian Trail office using the boxes out front (116 Business Park Drive, suite A, Indian Trail, NC 28079). For a full list of our drop off locations: FoodDrives.CommonHeart.org

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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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