Food pantry ministry operated by Woodlawn Baptist Church as part of the Lowell Crisis Ministry.

Nonprofit serving Belmont residents with a food pantry and free clothing, furniture, appliances, and household items. It also provides limited financial assistance for utilities, rent, and medicine to help community members achieve stability.

Residents of Mt. Holly can receive a supply of food once every two months. Simply come to the CRO, tell us your name and address and other basic information, and we will bring you a cart of fresh, frozen and non-perishable food. Services are provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Clients must be signed in by 11:45 a.m. due to the time it takes to conduct an interview. Registration could end earlier depending on the number of people who come for services that day.

On-site registration required

Volunteer-run crisis-assistance ministry serving rural areas in eastern Gaston County and helping individuals and families in crisis.

Can offer emergency food boxes and vouchers. Can refer individuals to shelter, government programs like food stamps, and other Mecklenburg charities and non-profits.

• The church does not offer any Financial assisatance

Hosts a free USDA Summer Food Service Program shift for children ages 18 and younger during summer break, with no registration, ID, income, or address proof required, and meals served on-site. The host venue is Dynamic Learning Academy, a K–8 afterschool, tutoring, and summer-camp program offering STEM enrichment, homework help, and youth-development support across its Charlotte and Concord locations.

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

serves Gaston County. No ID is required for TEFAP food assistance.

A free summer meal site serving nutritious meals and snacks to children and teens 18 and younger through the USDA Summer Food Service Program. The site is administered by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School Nutrition Services and hosted on the Mount Carmel Baptist Church campus during summer break. Children do not need an ID, proof of income, proof of address, referral, or registration; any child who arrives may receive a meal.