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Loving God. Loving People.

Our MissioN

To restore resilience in people living in poverty and experiencing homelessness, ensuring their essential needs are met.

Our Mission
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Moving Updates

We’re getting close! We hope to open the new building within the next 1–2 months—stay tuned!

 
Current Services (in the parking lot):
  • Food Distribution: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 11:00 AM–12:30 PM. Eligible every 28 days to pick up.​
  • Lunch Service: Weekdays (Monday–Friday) from 11:00 AM–12:30 PM.
 
 
Want to help?
Volunteer opportunities are coming soon to help us clean, unpack, and get settled. Keep an eye out for details!

What BUCM can do

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HUNGER RELIEF

From daily lunches to monthly food packages we can help!

1 out of 6 people in Burke County are food insecure.

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THE HOPE CENTER

As a Recovery Community Center (RCC), the HOPE Center serves as local resource for community-based recovery support. 

Burke County has one of the highest overdose rates in NC.

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CRISIS ASSISTANCE

From power, water, or rent payments we can help!

17% of people in Burke County live below the poverty line.

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The Thrift Store

Find great deals and shop sustainably—while giving back. Our thrift store keeps prices low for community accessibility, and 100% of profits support BUCM’s mission to serve neighbors in need.

How you can help

Upcoming events

  • Mon, Oct 13
    Burke United Christian Ministries
    Oct 13, 2025, 9:00 AM – Oct 17, 2025, 5:00 PM
    Burke United Christian Ministries, 576 E Fleming Dr, Morganton, NC 28655, USA
    Thank you for your interest in a Certified Peer Support Specialist Training with the H.O.P.E. Center at BUCM. After completing your RSVP, a staff member will be in touch to complete registration and payment. This class is Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, 10/13 through 10/17
  • Multiple Dates
    Thu, Oct 23
    Burke United Christian Ministries
    Oct 23, 2025, 9:00 AM – Oct 24, 2025, 5:00 PM
    Burke United Christian Ministries, 576 E Fleming Dr, Morganton, NC 28655, USA
    If you are looking for ways to improve your mental resiliency, join us to learn how to create your own Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP). This two day training is open to the public and has no prerequisites. Cost is $100 to be collected after registration is complete.
  • September 12th-14th and 20th-21st from 9-5
    Burke United Christian Ministries
    September 12th-14th and 20th-21st from 9-5
    Burke United Christian Ministries, 576 E Fleming Dr, Morganton, NC 28655, USA
    Thank you for your interest in a Certified Peer Support Specialist Training with the HOPE Center at BUCM. After completing your RSVP, a staff member will be in touch to complete registration and payment. This class is TWO WEEKENDS from 9am to 5pm, 9/12-14, and 9/20-2/21
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576 E Fleming Dr Morganton, NC 28655

(828) 433 - 8075 

info@bucm.net

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