United Christian Ministries of Jackson County Inc.

Who We Are

United Christian Ministries was established in 1989 by a group of churches in Jackson County to create a central place to provide residents with food and other assistance. Our mission is to unite resources in Jackson County, inspired by the call of Jesus Christ, to serve our neighbors' needs. We assist all residents of Jackson County, NC, regardless of income. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit, we are funded by donations and grants. We are governed by a Board of Directors, have two staff members, and are supported by many volunteers.

What We Do

UCM is mainly a client-choice food pantry. Our neighbors can pick up groceries every two weeks. The pantry is well-stocked with fresh fruits and vegetables, canned goods, rice, pasta, frozen meats, bakery items, and more. UCM also provides financial assistance to eligible individuals for overdue essential bills, including rent, utilities, heating, and prescription co-pays. This financial help is available once a year.

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Want to help?

To be considered for a volunteer position, please contact UCM and ask to speak with the Executive Director. You can also support UCM by donating shelf-stable, in-date goods to our pantry. Check the top of our webpage regularly for the most-needed items. We also appreciate receiving household items such as laundry detergent, dish soap, and toilet paper. For added convenience, Sylva's Food Lion and Harold's Supermarket have designated donation carts for UCM contributions. If you'd prefer to support UCM financially, please send a check to P.O. Box 188, Sylva, NC 28779, or make an online donation. online. 

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Our Hours

Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 10 am to 3 pm

Tuesday from 12:30 pm to 5 pm

Wednesday from 10 am to 12:30 pm

Please remember, the last order will be taken 15 minutes before closing, so our volunteers have plenty of time to finish helping everyone before we close.

We are closed during major holidays, including New Year's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. There may also be extra closures around Christmas.

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We operate as a 501(c)(3) non-profit ministry that depends on food and funding donations from the community, churches, businesses, civic groups, and grants. Food donations can be dropped off at UCM, Food Lion, or Harold's Supermarket.

Thank you to our sponsors: