UCity Family Zone

Help replenish 5 food pantries on June 13

Jun 2, 2020 |

Many University City residents are struggling to afford food. You can help. A community food drive to replenish five food banks in the UCITY Family Zone will take place 10 am-noon June 13. Drop off canned vegetables, soups, pasta, pasta sauce and other non-perishable...

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People in need were winners at New Year’s Day 5K

People in need were winners at New Year’s Day 5K

Jan 30, 2020 |

Proceeds from the New Year’s Day 5K down North Tryon Street brought smiles and $1,000 checks to the leaders of four groups that help people in need in University City. Atrium Health, sponsor of the New Year’s Day 5K, presented checks to Hope Street Food Pantry, the...

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