Christ the King Food Pantry more than doubled its reach since inaugurating new facility

By: REBECA PEREIRA

Outlets: Concord Monitor

Published: September 14, 2026

Words: 760

Last Updated: 3 days, 23 hours ago


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When Christ the King Parish inaugurated its new food pantry on South State Street last year, the word “dignity” vaulted from the lips of one speaker to another, spreading among volunteers, city leaders and parishioners hopeful that the expanded footprint and increased accessibility of the facility would further their mission.

Ignatius MacLellan, a volunteer of 38 years and member of the pantry’s three-person leadership team, told a small crowd gathered for a …

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