CHARLOTTE — Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte prayerfully requests your help to meet the increased need for food and financial assistance this holiday season.
The COVID-19 pandemic, which has forced business closures resulting in job losses, has left families and individuals in precarious financial situations. It has also created food instability for those vulnerable populations.
All three of Catholic Charities’ regional offices are accepting donations to help alleviate the needs of participants and bring them hope this Christmas. Because of health precautions during the pandemic, donations of toys and clothing are not being accepted. However, donations of gift cards, non-perishable food, hygiene items and paper products are at the top of the list.
Here is how you can help:
Charlotte Regional Office, Charlotte
Food donations are being accepted. Items needed include: stuffing, sugar, flour, rice, canned food items, cooking oil, juice, milk, cereal, oatmeal, grits, etc.
Non-food items needed include: paper towels, napkins, toilet paper, hygiene kit (bath soap, toothpaste, toothbrush), laundry detergent, dish soap, etc.
Store gift cards needed include: Walmart, Target, Food Lion and Harris Teeter.
How and where to donate:
Food and non-food donations can be dropped off at the Diocese of Charlotte Pastoral Center (1123 S. Church St., Charlotte, N.C. 28203) 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Contact Sylvia Sekle at 704-370-3295 or McKenzie Keane at 704-370-3261 to schedule a delivery.
Gift cards can be dropped off at the Pastoral Center and given to the security guard on the first floor or mailed to the attention of Catholic Charities at 1123 S. Church St., Charlotte, N.C. 28203.
Piedmont Triad Office, Winston-Salem
Food donations are being accepted. Items needed include: hot and cold cereal, soup, instant potatoes, gravy mixes, stuffing mix, canned fruit, canned pasta, crackers, peanut butter and jelly, tuna, coffee, sugar and flour.
Non-food items needed include: paper towels, napkins, toilet paper, hygiene kit (bath soap, toothpaste, toothbrush), laundry detergent, dish soap, etc.
Store gift cards needed include: Walmart and Target.
How and where to donate:
Food donations can be dropped off at the Winston-Salem Catholic Charities office located at 1612 E. 14th St., Winston-Salem, N.C. 27105 on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to noon or 1:30 to 4 p.m.
Gift cards (Walmart or Target) can be dropped off at the office or mailed to Catholic Charities, P.O. Box 20185, Winston-Salem, N.C. 27120.
Questions? Contact Harley Elkins at 336-714-3203 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Western Regional Office, Asheville
Food donations are being accepted. Items needed include: canned vegetables, canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, soups, flour, cooking oil, sugar, rice, peanut butter, jelly, canned fruits, easy-to-prepare meals and kid-friendly snack items.
Non-food items needed include: bar soap, toothpaste, laundry detergent, personal hygiene products and toilet paper.
Store gift cards needed include: Walmart and Ingles.
The Angel Tree program is being offered to clients this year. If you are interested in donating to the Angel Tree program, call 828-255-0146.
Additional Angel Tree donations accepted include: donations of small gifts such as lotions, coloring books, small toys or puzzles, school supplies, gloves, hats, scarves, wrapping paper, bows, ribbons, etc. These items are distributed to families during Angel Tree pick-up.
How and where to donate:
Food donations can be dropped off at the Western Regional Catholic Charities office located at 50 Orange St., Asheville, N.C. 28801 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. To make alternate arrangements outside of these hours, call 828-255-0146.
Gift cards (Walmart or Ingles) can be dropped off at the office or mailed to Catholic Charities at the address above.
Questions? Call 828-255-0146.
Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte
Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte is a non-profit social service organization following the teachings of the Catholic Church. Services are provided at the three regional offices: Asheville, Charlotte and Winston-Salem. Additional offices are located in Greensboro, Lenoir and Murphy.
To learn more about services offered through Catholic Charities, go online to www.ccdoc.org.
To make a one-time financial donation or donate monthly to support your neighbors in need throughout the year, visit www.ccdoc.org/donate, call Virginia Garramone at 704-370-3349, or mail a donation to Catholic Charities, Central Processing, 1123 S. Church St., Charlotte, NC 28203.
— SueAnn Howell, Senior reporter
Pictured: Catholic Charities, in partnership with Asheville Catholic School, assembled boxes for Thanksgiving this year, distributing them to families in the area. Dave and Beverley Gidus, parishioners of St. Lawrence Basilica in Asheville and Catholic Charities volunteers, assisted with the Angel Tree program Dec. 1. All three of Catholic Charities’ regional offices are accepting donations of gift cards, non-perishable food, hygiene items and paper products this holiday season. (Photos provided by Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte)