Our Senior Nutrition program relies on volunteers to help us serve the seniors of Union County.
We have four Senior Nutrition meal sites throughout Union County which will allow you to serve seniors in the area closest to your home.
Volunteer opportunities include:
- delivering meals to homebound clients
- helping in the kitchen
- putting on activities at any of our congregate meal sites
- and many more!
Want to volunteer?
Monday-Friday mornings | Fill out our inquiry form.
If you have questions, email SeniorNutrition@unioncountync.gov or call 704-296-4300 x 5475.
July-August
Imagine the first day of school without being prepared.
School can be overwhelming for some children, but the lack of supplies can make them even more anxious. Can you help us with meeting the needs of students in our schools by donating school supplies for them.
Here is a list of commonly-requested items:
- New backpacks for boys and girls (grades K-12)
- Loose leaf paper (wide and college-ruled)
- Composition books
- #2 pencils
- Pencil sharpeners
- Erasers
- Pens (black and blue ink)
- Highlighters
- Glue sticks
- Crayons
- Colored pencils
- Markers
- 12" Rulers
- Scissors for kids
- Pencil boxes and pouches
- 1 and 1.5" binders
- Binder dividers
- 2-pocket folders
Please drop off school supplies at the Union County Human Services building located at 2330 Concord Ave., Monroe.
If you have any questions, contact John Tompkins at 704.296.4312
We thank you for anything you can do to help the students of Union County.
Many times, the families we serve have needs that we rely on the community to provide.
Typical donations include:
- Birthday gifts for foster children
- Christmas gifts for foster children
- Beds for families
- Canned goods & non-perishable food items for our Emergency Food Pantry
- School supplies and uniforms
- Window air conditioning units or fans
- Gently used furniture and household essentials
If you are interested in donating items for our families, please email Volunteer Services
2023 Filing Season Closed: No longer accepting applications.
Don’t let the burden of filing your income tax return overwhelm you. We have volunteers that have been certified through the Internal Revenue Service that will prepare your federal and state income tax returns at no cost to you.
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $64,000 or less, persons with disabilities and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns.
IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals.
Want to Volunteer?
Fill out our inquiry form.
October-December
The Union County Christmas Bureau is donor-funded and volunteer-driven. It provides holiday gifts and food to families who need a helping hand.
Visit Hope Union County for more information.
Donate Toys
Support our local families in need this holiday season by participating in our toy drive at your school, church, or business. We're looking for new, unwrapped toys and gifts suitable for children aged from infants to 18 years old. Please note that we no longer accept donations of used toys.
Donate Clothes
Additionally, you can contribute to our clothing drive by providing new clothes, coats, shoes, blankets, diapers, and wipes for children in need, spanning from infants to 18 years old. As with toys, we do not accept used clothing items.
Donate Food
If you'd like to help in another way, consider a food drive. We appreciate any donations, but the items most needed include: canned meats like chicken, tuna and potted meat, green vegetables, crackers, peanut butter, beans, instant grits, soups, rice, canned fruits and Pop-Tarts.
Your generosity can make a significant difference in the lives of those we serve. Thank you for your support!
