This ministry has a group of families who have come to count on us to get them thru hard times and are so appreciative of the help.

Clients should note that the line for food distribution typically begins forming at 10:00 AM on Saturdays. Food distribution starts at 12:00 PM.

Please call 704-802-9548 to make an appointment to visit our Pantry, leave a message and your call will be returned within 2 business days.

A Client Choice Pantry operated by Nourish Up (formerly Loaves & Fishes/Friendship Trays) at Statesville Ave. Presbyterian Church, where clients can select their own groceries. This is one of four Nourish Up pantry locations designated as a TEFAP distribution site, where eligible individuals can receive a USDA food box on a first-come, first-served basis without a referral, registration, or appointment. For the general Client Choice Pantry groceries (a 7-day supply of nutritionally balanced food for each household member), a referral from an approved human services professional is required. Referrals can be made by medical providers, government agencies, schools, or faith organizations. FEMA gift cards are also available for clients with supplemental dietary needs, limited to one referral per calendar year (January through December), called in by medical providers only.

Kingdom Harvest Bibleway Church, also known as The Harvest, is a faith-based congregation in the Nevin community of Charlotte, NC. Each summer the church partners with CMS School Nutrition Services to operate a USDA Summer Food Service Program site, providing free, nutritious breakfast and lunch meals to children in the community.

Nourish Up 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/

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

Hearts and Hands Food Pantry is a full choice food pantry that offers fresh and nonperishablel groceries, personal care items and pet foods BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Appointments can be made from our website https://www.heartsandhandsfoodpantry.com/get-help. We do not require referrals but welcome them. We offer two services, PICKUP and DELIVERY. PICKUP has less regulations than DELIVERY which is more stringent.

For PICKUP, an appointment must be made, the client must bring a photo ID (open to all not just US citizens) and a piece of mail as proof of address. For DELIVERY, client must meet 2 of our eligibility requirements and submit a photo ID and a verification document for their eligibility (for example: Disability benefits cover letter, doctor's note, etc). This information can be found in detail on our service pages through our website. Register for food delivery here https://qualtricsxmxbndr96jl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_50c5qbE7W7avDsW

NOTE: When seeking an appointment through our website, please read everything carefully and understand it.

W.I.T.H. @ The Heights Ministry offers free ready-to-eat meals for children and teens 18 and under during the summer. Registration may be required at some meal sites. Families may be eligible for SUN Bucks grocery benefits; check ncdhhs.gov/SUNBucks for eligibility and details.

Catherine Essick (980) 343-6041 6/22/2026 10:00:00 AM 8/7/2026 10:00:00 AM