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MORE THAN JUST A HANDOUT
WE STRIVE TO BE A SOLUTION

Hearts United for Good (HUG) is a Charlotte-based nonprofit dedicated to feeding families, supporting unhoused neighbors, and empowering underserved communities through compassion-driven programs and partnerships.

Need Food Assistance?

Book a pantry appointment below.
HUG is located at
1124 CENTRAL AVE!


 


On the day of the appointment enter on the Hawthorne St. side of the building.

102,030

592,921 lbs

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71,000+ lbs

Children's Diapers
Distributed in 2024-2025

Free Groceries for
Struggling Families & Individuals in 2024-2025

Unique Schools and
Partner Organizations
Supported in 2024-2025

Dog & Cat Food for 
Low -Income Pet Owners
since 2021

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2026 MID YEAR
IMPACT REPORT
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This is the impact that HUG has had on our community IN JUST 6 MONTHS!!

 

These numbers tell an incredible story... but they only tell part of it. 

 

Behind every pound of food is a family finding relief, a child with meals to eat, a senior gaining peace of mind, and a community coming together to care for one another.

 

'We are SO incredibly grateful to every donor, volunteer, and partner who has made this impact possible.

 

Together, we're proving that when a community unites with compassion, extraordinary things happen.

HUG PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES

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FOOD ASSISTANCE

Helping beyond the basics. From hygiene kits to disaster relief, school supplies to holiday programs — we step up when families need a hand.

ANIMAL WELFARE

Because pets are family too. We rescue and rehome animals, offer emergency vet assistance, and provide pet food to keep families and their companions together.
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HOMELESS OUTREACH

Meeting people where they are. Our outreach team distributes essential supplies, meals, and seasonal resources to those living unsheltered in our community

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Helping beyond the basics. From hygiene kits to disaster relief, school supplies to holiday programs — we step up when families need a hand.

OUR STORIES

Real people. Real impact. These are the stories of resilience, hope, and transformation made possible through your support.

Behind every bag of groceries, rescued animal, or warm meal is a story worth telling. Meet the people and pets you've helped us reach.

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OFFICIAL HUG PARTNERSHIPS

We’re proud to partner with compassionate companies and organizations that believe in a stronger, more equitable community. Their support fuels our mission and expands our impact every single day.  

 
Thank you to our amazing sponsors and partners who stand beside us in the fight against hunger, homelessness, and hardship.
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SPONSORS & PARTNERS

OFFICIAL HUG SPONSORS

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2025 FOUNDERS OF HOPE

When we feared losing our home, these incredible hearts stepped forward and turned uncertainty into hope. Their belief in our mission didn’t just help us move — it ensured that thousands of families would continue to find food, dignity, and love through HUG.

We call them our Founders of Hope, because they didn’t just donate — they built a future.
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"Individually we are one drop. Together we are an ocean" - 

Ryunosuke Satoro

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HEARTS UNITED FOR GOOD

1124 Central Ave St, Charlotte, NC 28204

​704.870.4901  |  contact@hugclt.org

EIN: 46-5287924  |  501c3 non-profit

view IRS determination letter here

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