You can receive food by visiting the food pantry or soup kitchen when it’s open. Make sure to check each resource page to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements.

Can someone deliver the food to my house?

Delivery services are very limited and are reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we may be able to help you find options in Atando Junction.

What do I have to bring?

Every location is different! Please review the details included on each resource to see whether you need to bring any documentation like ID or proof of address, or supplies like bags to carry the food. If you don’t see any information on the resource, you don’t have to bring anything!

Do I need an appointment?

Every location is different! Some places in Atando Junction accept appointments, some require it, and others allow walk-ins. Please review all details on the resource page to understand how you should prepare for your visit.

What kind of food do they have?

Food pantries offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. Soup kitchens offer ready-to-eat items like hot meals or sandwiches. All of these locations may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Do they have vegetables?

Pantries may have different options at different times, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day. Most pantries in Atando Junction do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Any pantries open today?

You can browse these pages for resources in Atando Junction to see if any are open today. If you’ve signed up for personalized assistance through our text message helpline, please take a look at the links we’ve sent you! If none of the resources we’ve sent are open today, let us know and we can search for additional options in Atando Junction.

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Atando Junction for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 or on WhatsApp between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

Can I get a reminder before my visit?

Yes! Tap the bell icon on any resource page to set a reminder via text or WhatsApp before it opens, so you don’t forget your visit.

Can I build a weekly food schedule?

Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Atando Junction for the week, so you always know where to go and when. It’s a great way to plan ahead and make sure you have food throughout the week.

How do I get help from a real person?

You can text our helpline at 90847 or reach us on WhatsApp between 10am–6pm, every day of the week. A real person will help you find food in Atando Junction, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.

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Food pantry (groceries)
Hearts United for Good
10 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.89 mi
Info
Offers groceries, hygiene kits, and diapers. To make a food pantry appointment booking, please visit www.hugclt.org/book-online. Registration on website is required.
Requirements
Registration required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Client choice pantry
Toiletries may be available
Diapers/baby essentials may be available
Schedule
Next Tuesday
Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
Appointment required
Fresh produce
Next Tuesday
Food pantry (groceries): 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
Appointment required
Fresh produce
Next Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
Appointment required
Fresh produce
Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
every week on Tuesday
Food pantry (groceries): 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
every week on Tuesday
Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
every week on Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
every week on Thursday
Food pantry (groceries): 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
every week on Thursday
Location
1124 Central Ave
Charlotte, NC 28204
directions
Contact
(704) 870-4901(Tue 12pm–3pm, Tue 4pm–7pm, Wed–Thu 12pm–3pm, Thu 4pm–7pm)
https://www.hugclt.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Nourish UP @ Care Ring - Referral Required
9 reviews
Claimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.49 mi
Info
Update to FEMA Card Program We have received additional FEMA gift cards, and the program will reopen in June for clients with supplemental dietary needs. Reminder that clients may receive one referral per calendar year (Jan–Dec). Referrals must be CALLED in by medical providers ONLY.

Lemontree can provide the required referral for this pantry. Please reach out to our helpline for help getting a referral for a Nourish Up pantry. Nourish Up also runs pop-up food shares, where no referral, ID or financial documents are required. Pre-registration is required for these pop-ups. Follow this link to see locations and register: https://nourishup.org/foodshare/ Website: https://nourishup.org/pantries/ Requirements: referral required, appointment required
Requirements
Referral Required. Lemontree can provide this referral. Please see the requirements in notes.
Offerings
Free Groceries
Client choice pantry
Schedule
Next Tuesday
9:00 am–11:30 am
Next Thursday
2:00 pm–4:30 pm
Tue, September 8th (in 2 weeks)
9:00 am–11:30 am
9:00 am–11:30 am
every week on Tuesday
2:00 pm–4:30 pm
every week on Thursday
Location
1514 North Graham Street
Charlotte, NC 28206
directions
Contact
(704) 523-4333
https://nourishup.org/pantry/care-ring-pantry/2025-03-25/
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
HIGHLAND RENAISSANCE ACADEMY-1
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.98 mi
Info
Catherine Essick (980) 343-6041 6/22/2026 10:00:00 AM 7/31/2026 10:00:00 AM
Requirements
Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Schedule
Next Monday
8:00 am–9:00 am
Next Monday
11:45 am–12:30 pm
Next Tuesday
8:00 am–9:00 am
8:00 am–9:00 am
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
11:45 am–12:30 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
125 West Craighead Road
Sugar Creek, NC 28206
directions
Contact
(980) 343-6041
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How do I get food?
You can receive food by visiting the food pantry or soup kitchen when it’s open. Make sure to check each resource page to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements.
Can someone deliver the food to my house?
Delivery services are very limited and are reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we may be able to help you find options in Atando Junction.
What do I have to bring?
Every location is different! Please review the details included on each resource to see whether you need to bring any documentation like ID or proof of address, or supplies like bags to carry the food. If you don’t see any information on the resource, you don’t have to bring anything!
Food pantry (groceries)
Charlotte Berean Seventh Day Adventist Church Community Center
8 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

1.59 mi
Info
On-site registration required
Requirements
ID required
Registration required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Next Tuesday
9:00 am–10:00 am
Tue, September 8th (in 2 weeks)
9:00 am–10:00 am
Tue, September 15th (in 3 weeks)
9:00 am–10:00 am
9:00 am–10:00 am
every week on Tuesday
Location
1801 Double Oaks Road
Charlotte, NC 28206
directions
Contact
(704) 377-6313
https://www.cbsdac.org/ministries/community-service
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Sugar Creek Charter School
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

1.28 mi
Info
Sugar Creek Charter School operates as a free summer meal site, serving nutritious breakfast and lunch to children when school is out. Hosted through the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School Nutrition Services summer program, the site welcomes all kids and teens ages 18 and younger with no paperwork or sign-up needed. Families can simply stop in to enjoy ready-to-eat meals in a familiar school setting.
Requirements
All children under 18 are eligible
Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Schedule
Next Monday
7:30 am–8:00 am
Next Monday
11:30 am–12:00 pm
Next Tuesday
7:30 am–8:00 am
7:30 am–8:00 am
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
11:30 am–12:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
4101 North Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC 28206
directions
Contact
(980) 343-6041
http://www.thesugarcreek.org
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Druid Hills Academy
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.36 mi
Info
Catherine Essick (980) 343-6041 7/6/2026 10:00:00 AM 7/30/2026 10:00:00 AM
Requirements
Registration required
Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Schedule
Next Monday
8:45 am–9:15 am
Next Monday
11:45 am–12:15 pm
Next Tuesday
8:45 am–9:15 am
8:45 am–9:15 am
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
11:45 am–12:15 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Location
2801 Lucena Street
Druid Hills North, NC 28206
directions
Contact
(980) 343-6041
https://summermeals4nckids.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Faith CME Church
29 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.86 mi
Info
Faith CME Church offers food to help meet the nutritional needs of the community. The pantry operates as a drive-thru and is open to anyone in need.
Requirements
Drive-thru only
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Next Wednesday
5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Wed, September 9th (in 2 weeks)
5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Wed, September 16th (in 3 weeks)
5:00 pm–6:00 pm
5:00 pm–6:00 pm
every week on Wednesday
Location
457 Wellingford Street
Charlotte, NC 28213
directions
Contact
(704) 597-8249
https://faithcmechurch.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Our Lady of Consolation Food Pantry
3 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

1.12 mi
Info
Small boxes of food, for emergency.

On-site registration required
Requirements
You can visit once a month
ID required
Registration required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Next Tuesday
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Appointment required
Next Friday
11:30 am–1:00 pm
Appointment required
Tue, September 8th (in 2 weeks)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Appointment required
10:00 am–12:00 pm
every week on Tuesday
11:30 am–1:00 pm
every week on Friday
Location
1235 Badger Court
Double Oaks, NC 28206
directions
Contact
(704) 817-8813
http://www.ourladyofconsolation.org/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
CMS Summer Meals at Ivory/Baker Recreation Center
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

1.4 mi
Info
Free summer meals program for children and teens 18 and younger, run by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School Nutrition Services. Part of the federal Summer Food Service Program, it provides a free breakfast and a free lunch on weekdays to any child in the community, with no registration, sign-up, ID, income, or address documentation required. Operated at the Mecklenburg County Ivory/Baker Recreation Center in partnership between Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation.
Requirements
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
All children under 18 are eligible
Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Schedule
Next Monday
8:30 am–9:15 am
Next Monday
12:00 pm–12:45 pm
Next Tuesday
8:30 am–9:15 am
8:30 am–9:15 am
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
12:00 pm–12:45 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
1920 Stroud Park Court
Charlotte, NC 28206
directions
Contact
(980) 343-6041(Mon–Thu 7am–4pm, Fri 7am–12pm)
https://www.cmsk12.org/operations/school-nutrition-services/summer-meals
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Food pantry (groceries)
Statesville Ave. Presbyterian Church - Nourish Up - Referral Required
35 reviews
Claimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.64 mi
Info
Update to FEMA Card Program We have received additional FEMA gift cards, and the program will reopen in June for clients with supplemental dietary needs. Reminder that clients may receive one referral per calendar year (Jan–Dec). Referrals must be CALLED in by medical providers ONLY.

Lemontree can provide the required referral for this pantry. Please reach out to our helpline for help getting a referral for a Nourish Up pantry. Nourish Up also runs pop-up food shares, where no referral, ID or financial documents are required. Pre-registration is required for these pop-ups. Follow this link to see locations and register: https://nourishup.org/foodshare/ Website: https://nourishup.org/pantries/ Requirements: referral required, appointment required Diaper Bank Pantries: Statesville Ave & Eastern Hills The above pantries partner with the NC Diaper Bank and maintain a consistent supply of child and adult diapers. Clients may pick up diapers once per month during pantry hours, with or without a referral, as supplies are available.
Requirements
Referral Required. Lemontree can provide this referral. Please see the requirements in notes.
Offerings
Free Groceries
Diapers/baby essentials may be available
Schedule
Next Tuesday
9:00 am–12:00 pm
Next Wednesday
3:00 pm–6:00 pm
Next Thursday
9:00 am–12:00 pm
9:00 am–12:00 pm
every week on Tuesday, Thursday
3:00 pm–6:00 pm
every week on Wednesday
Location
3435 Nevin Road
Charlotte, NC 28269
directions
Contact
(704) 523-4333
https://nourishup.org/pantries/
Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Atando Junction accept appointments, some require it, and others allow walk-ins. Please review all details on the resource page to understand how you should prepare for your visit.
What kind of food do they have?
Food pantries offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. Soup kitchens offer ready-to-eat items like hot meals or sandwiches. All of these locations may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.
Do they have vegetables?
Pantries may have different options at different times, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day. Most pantries in Atando Junction do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.
Do they have meat?
Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.
Any pantries open today?
You can browse these pages for resources in Atando Junction to see if any are open today. If you’ve signed up for personalized assistance through our text message helpline, please take a look at the links we’ve sent you! If none of the resources we’ve sent are open today, let us know and we can search for additional options in Atando Junction.
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Atando Junction for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 or on WhatsApp between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.
Can I get a reminder before my visit?
Yes! Tap the bell icon on any resource page to set a reminder via text or WhatsApp before it opens, so you don’t forget your visit.
Can I build a weekly food schedule?
Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Atando Junction for the week, so you always know where to go and when. It’s a great way to plan ahead and make sure you have food throughout the week.
How do I get help from a real person?
You can text our helpline at 90847 or reach us on WhatsApp between 10am–6pm, every day of the week. A real person will help you find food in Atando Junction, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.