Resources like these are necessary to fill the gaps in our community. The work may not always be…read moreeasy, but is definitely worth it. I would like to personally commend Ruth Pat for her positive attitude and her ability to find the good. Continue being the kind-hearted and genuine individual that you are.

The Food Bank is a great asset to the Charlotte, NC & surrounding areas! It is continually finding…read moreways to network in the community to combat hunger. Typically NOT open to the general public. This is a place where organizations (i.e. Churches, Schools, nonprofits) can come and shop to feed underserved communities.

This is the most amazing organization I have ever known. They are the most hard working , giving,…read moreproductive bunch of folks on the planet. They have helped my community in so many ways. I highly recommend them!!!

Bounty and Soul is an incredible organization!…read more Taken directly from their website, this is a snippet of why I think that they're so incredible: Mission Connecting people to food, education and each other. Vision No one hungry. Everyone healthy. Core Values We honor each other. We care for, engage with, and learn from each other. We support and value everyone. We co-create safe, inclusive communities. We treat everyone with dignity and respect. We celebrate differences. We welcome all. We believe in whole person health. We see fresh healthy food, education, and social connections as a foundation for optimal health and well-being. Bounty and Soul is an organization who believe in feeding people to create community. They have a few different programs including their market, health classes, zumba, and gardening and dig days. I've volunteered with their market twice now and plan to make it a regular part of my month. Bounty and Soul collects produce from groceries in town that would otherwise send them to the landfill, they set the food up as a market, and then people come and get the food to take it home and eat. This is a way to bring people together. They don't consider themselves a food bank but definitely feed a lot of people in our community. The staff and volunteers at Bounty and Soul really rock. They work hard to make a lovely experience for everyone involved.

These are my favorite type of things to Yelp about. A purely positive endeavor for the good of…read morethose who need it most. An unobtrusive structure that you may not notice while driving on Rock Hill Road. The Blessing Box looks a little bit like a chicken coup. The story behind this blessing in the parking lot of a Baptist, Church in Concord is by the hands of a thoughtful, local preteen boy looking to love on the community. He was able to create a repository of food, information and inspiration. Anyone who wants can provide or partake of nonperishable items and groceries anonymously. I stopped by after admiring the gesture and decided to add a few items. I plan to do so regularly. It is written... "God loves a cheerful giver." 2 Corinthians 9:7

We are living in such difficult times, which is why I'm excited to see one of the blessing boxes in…read moremy town, that was designed and built by one of my former Boy Scouts Carlin Crawford. As my sister and I placed various items on the shelves we couldn't help but realize how this blessing box is such a Godsend to so many families that are struggling and may not have food on their table. The Blessing box sits in the parking lot of a small church (Living Faith Church Of The Brethren) a few feet from Rock Hill Church Road, which is a pretty busy street, where people see the Blessing Box and slow down to count their blessings or be a blessing to others. The Blessing Box is always neat, well organized and very well stocked with soups, vegetables, pasta, snacks and books to name a few items. The placards on it says "Take what you need - Leave what you can," (so heart warming). The Blessing Box was Carlin's way of giving back to the community while working towards his Eagle Scout requirement, but little did he know that he would be the bridge that carries some families across. Kudos call Carlin and everyone who supports his project.

I came here as a chaperone to attend a Grace cooking class. The class was wonderful and gave all…read morethe participants a chance to learn great cooking skills. The instructors were all very patient and knowledgeable while guiding each participant proper ways to cut vegetables, and checking for doneness on protein items while making a balanced meal. The theme for today was 4th of July grilling. The participants were taught how to assemble a vegetable skewer, season it and put it on the grill. They also made hamburgers and hotdogs, how to slice tomatoes and onions for the burgers and assemble their meal with condiments and toppings. Everyone got to choose what they wanted to make and which vegetables they wanted on their skewer. They cut the vegetables into smaller pieces and threaded them on the bamboo skewers. They learned how to flip burgers safely on the hot grill and to keep a proper distance from the heat. In the end everyone had a complete meal of a hamburger or hotdog, grilled vegetables and French fries. Second Harvest has many other culinary classes available and I'll be looking into others for sure. The facilities are all very clean and they use all the best food handling and safety practices. I love that programs like this exist to help people of all abilities learn life skills. There is much more to the food bank than just food.

My family makes a small monthly contribution to this organization. We are especially grateful to…read moreManna as the government shutdown is cutting into SNAP access to food.

Blue Jean Ball Benefit tonight! 80's Theme tonight...plenty of kinked hair, leg warmers, neon…read morecolors, high side pony tails...Michael Jackson music. Restaurants include Biscuit Head, which opened last week, as will as Chestnut, Posana, Lexington Avenue Brewery, Cucina 24, the Biltmore Estate, French Broad Chocolate Lounge, Tupelo Honey, Dough and others. Musical entertainment for the evening includes the soulful rockers The Broadcast, plus Flashback Sally. Very fun event for the Manna Food Bank. The food bank, founded in 1982, collaborates with 221 other agencies in 16 Western North Carolina counties and distributed more than 11 million pounds of food last year.

This free-standing food pantry is tucked into the parking lot of Sugar Loaf Elementary School in…read moreTaylorsville, offering a quiet but meaningful resource for anyone in need. While its location on school grounds means it can be a bit tricky to access during busy pick-up and drop-off times when traffic and congestion peak. It is otherwise easy to reach and thoughtfully placed for community visibility. The pantry itself is a modest but sturdy structure made of plain wood, topped with a corrugated metal roof that helps protect it from the elements. It's clearly built with durability and function in mind. A single front-facing door features a transparent panel, allowing passersby to peek inside without opening it and what you'll see is heartening. The interior holds three generously stocked shelves, all brimming with non-perishable food items. Canned vegetables, soups, and proteins dominate the selection, alongside instant meal containers and other shelf-stable staples. It's not just a few token donations. This is a full, well-maintained offering. What stands out most, though, is the spirit behind it. This isn't just a box of food. We have a quiet testament to the care and generosity of neighbors who want to make sure no one goes hungry. Whether you're stopping by to donate or to pick up a few essentials, this little pantry reflects a big-hearted community. [Review 1202 of 2025 - 4387 in North Carolina - 24754 overall]

Jacob's Pantry is an effective help feed the hungry ministry. It's sponsored by Center Cross Church…read moreand is positioned near the road for people to donate what mostly seemed like canned goods. A person makes a food donation and places it inside the box. Anyone in need is welcome to take food. This is obviously a wise church ministry. It's difficult for a hungry person to be receptive of a spiritual message if their empty stomach is growling louder than the message from the messenger. There's a reason why Jesus commanded us to feed the hungry! I love the idea of Jacob's Pantry and I will start today putting canned food in this donation box whenever I'm in the area which is often!