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Need Shelter?

If you need Shelter services, please call us at (704) 289-5300 for the fastest response. Shelter staff is available 24/7.

160 Meadow St.
Monroe, NC 28110


Need Food?

The Soup Kitchen provides three meals a day, no certification needed. Located at the shelter.

Breakfast: 8-9 am
Lunch: Noon-1 pm
Supper: 6-7 pm

The Drive Thru Pantry takes place on the 3rd Tuesday of every month from 4:30-5:30 pm. Located at the shelter.

Senior Food Boxes are available to low-income residents, ages 60+. Currently accepting applications for the waiting list by calling 980-220-9488. Pick-up located at the shelter.

Location: 160 Meadow St., Monroe, NC 28110

Phone: 704-289-5300

*Priority given to Union County residents.


Warming + Cooling Stations

When the weather is dangerous to human life, we offer warming and cooling stations. When these are available more information will be announced.


The Community Shelter of Union County shall not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including: race, ethnicity, national origin, language, ancestry, religion, sex, familial status, age, gender identity, LGBTQ+ status, marital status, domestic or sexual violence victim status, or sensory, mental, or physical disability.

Our Impact in the Community

  • stays in overnight emergency shelter per year

    26,500+

  • individuals per year rehoused

    116

  • meals provided per year by our Drive Thru Pantry

    311,000

  • of rehousing participants have avoided repeat homelessness

    83%

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