Hickory – The Catawba County Council on Aging has received support for its food pantry from the Catawba Valley Community Endowment, a component fund of the NorthCouncil On Aging Receives Grant For Food Pantry Carolina Community Foundation. The food pantry provides non-perishable food and is located at the West Hickory Senior Center, 400 17th Street SW, Hickory.

Appointments to visit the pantry can be made by calling 828-328-2269.

The Council on Aging is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which operates the senior center and has served the senior citizens of Catawba County since 1976 by providing a variety of services, programs, and activities.