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The Food Council of Union County
Creating a healthy and sustainable food community.
Helpful Community Services
The following links will direct you to our partners' sites where you can find additional information.
At Union County Food Council, our top priority is to achieve results, and we know that our success depends on the quality of our campaigns and partnerships. Our approach is to build strategic networks and promote programs that will help advance our work. Learn more about the causes we’re passionate about and get in touch with us to see how you can get involved.
Common Heart
Community Shelter of Union County
Emergency Food and Shelter
Provides three meals a day and pantry services to those in need
https://www.unionshelter.org/food/
Food and Nutrition Services (SNAP)
Loaves and Fishes of Union County, Inc.
Monroe Union County Economic Development
Operation Reach-Out
A Christian nonprofit located in Monroe, North Carolina, that strives to provide help and hope to those in need in our community.
UC CARES (Union County Community Assistance & Resources Emergency Support)
Crisis/Emergency Assistance
Food
Financial Assistance
Health & Insurance
Behavioral, Mental, & Emotional Health
Employment
Family
Businesses
Union County Crisis Assistance Ministry
Union County Farmers Market
Open on Saturdays from 8 am-noon.
Our local Farmers and Artisans have been proudly serving Union County for over 30 years!
Location: 805 Skyway Drive Monroe, NC 28110
https://union.ces.ncsu.edu/union-county-local-foods/union-county-farmers-market-2/
Union County Local Foods & Products
Here, you can find participating farms and businesses in the Union County area who are excited to connect and share their products with you.
Union County Senior Nutrition
Providing meals to individuals 60 and over throughout Union County. We do more than provide a nutritious meal, though! We also provide support, education and personal interaction that promotes nutritional, physical and social well-being. We believe our services help sustain health, promote independence and improve the quality of life of those who participate.
There is no cost to participate in any of our nutrition programs and there are no income guidelines.
Union County WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)
Nutritional and Breastfeeding Services
Food benefits for pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, as well as infants and children.
Find out more about these and other programs we support.