Rooted in abundance,
welcoming all
to East Charlotte.
Galilee is a gathering place on Central Avenue, supported by neighbors across the city. Together we share stories, skills, meals, and grounds. Every new connection makes our community stronger.
"Imagine neighborhoods and communities where love is the way."
BISHOP MICHAEL CURRY
Retired, 27th Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church
SEE IT FOR YOURSELF
Lives change here.
At Galilee, a shared meal becomes a friendship, a garden bed becomes a harvest, and a neighbor finds their place. Come see what happens when everyone has something to offer.
WHAT HAPPENS HERE
Something good is always growing.
On any given day, the kitchen is warm, the grounds need tending, and there’s a seat saved at the table.
Sharing meals
From Lydia’s Pantry and Nourish Up groceries to our monthly Community Lunch and Our Daily Bread (& Soup!) from our kitchen, there’s always enough to share.
Growing the green
From figs and blueberries to shady paths and outdoor workdays, there’s always something growing right here on Central Avenue, and a place for you to dig in.
Faith and rest
Prayer, worship, a quiet meditation garden, and a labyrinth to walk at your own pace offer space to slow down, breathe, and rest, and they’re open to everyone.
Learning and gathering
Classes, workshops, celebrations, and neighborhood events fill our spaces with new ideas and new friends, and there’s always room for one more voice and something for each of us to share.
"Who we are" at Galilee is all of us.
Volunteers aren't helpers at the edges.
We're the heart of Galilee.
Greet at the Door
A friendly face changes how someone's whole visit feels.
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Stock Lydia's Pantry
Join us in donating food, sorting donations, and restocking shelves so there’s always enough to go around. Food donations are welcome Monday through Thursday, 10am to 4pm.
Host a Community Lunch
Join us for Food is Love lunches on the third Tuesday of every month. Congregations, teams, and groups of friends are welcome to cook, serve, and sit down to share the meal with neighbors.
Tend the Grounds
Join us for outdoor workdays on the Galilee Green. We plant, water, prune, and harvest side by side, and there's always room for one more pair of hands. No green thumb required.
Make Bread and Soup
Join us in the kitchen for Our Daily Bread (& Soup!), where we bake fresh bread and simmer big pots of soup to share with neighbors. No experience needed, just a love of good food.​
Host Your Own Event
Host a gathering. Meetings and celebrations are welcome at Galilee for a nominal fee, and every event helps sustain our shared mission.
ABUNDANCE BY THE NUMBERS
What We Share in an Average Month
Behind every number is a neighbor with a name, a story, and a place at our table. Together, we're proving that when we share what we have, there is always enough.
310
Neighbors fed through
Lydia's Pantry
555
Hours of time given by our volunteers
$18,870
Value of volunteer time at $34/hour
150
Loaves of bread baked in our kitchen
112
Quarts of soup in 10 hearty varieties
90
Neighbors around the Community Lunch table