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 Brandon.

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 Brandon 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 Brandon 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 Brandon 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 Brandon.

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Brandon 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 Brandon 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 Brandon, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.

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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Montclaire Elementary Summer Meal Site
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.82 mi
Info
A USDA Summer Food Service Program site operated by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School Nutrition Services at Montclaire Elementary School. Free, nutritious breakfast and lunch meals are served on-site to children 18 and younger during summer break. All guests are asked to check in at the school's front office when they arrive. Meals are eaten on-site and there is no cost, registration, ID, or proof of income required for any child to participate.
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
7:45 am–8:15 am
Next Monday
11:45 am–12:15 pm
Next Tuesday
7:45 am–8:15 am
7:45 am–8:15 am
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
11:45 am–12:15 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Location
5801 Farmbrook Drive
Charlotte, NC 28210-4101
directions
Contact
(980) 343-6041(Mon–Thu 7am–4pm, Fri 7am–12pm)
https://montclairees.cmsk12.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
St. Giles Presbyterian - Nourish Up - Referral Required
46 reviews
Claimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.64 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
Requirements
You can visit once a month
Referral Required. Lemontree can provide this referral. Please see the requirements in notes.
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Next Friday
1:00 pm–4:00 pm
Fri, July 17th (in 2 weeks)
1:00 pm–4:00 pm
Fri, July 24th (in 3 weeks)
1:00 pm–4:00 pm
1:00 pm–4:00 pm
every week on Friday
Location
2027 Emerywood Drive
Charlotte, NC 28210
Contact
(704) 523-4333
https://nourishup.org/pantries/
Food pantry (groceries)
Lake Mist - The Bulb
18 reviews
Claimed
5 minutes
average wait time

1.52 mi
Info
Barrier-free, community-led mobile farmers market bringing fresh, nutritious produce directly to the Lake Mist community. Open to everyone with dignity and choice.
Offerings
Free Groceries
Fresh produce
Schedule
Next Thursday
Food pantry (groceries): 2:30 pm–4:00 pm
Thu, July 23rd (in 3 weeks)
Food pantry (groceries): 2:30 pm–4:00 pm
Thu, August 13th (next month)
Food pantry (groceries): 2:30 pm–4:00 pm
Food pantry (groceries): 2:30 pm–4:00 pm
every month on the 4th Thursday
Food pantry (groceries): 2:30 pm–4:00 pm
every month on the 2nd Thursday
Location
1120 Lakemist Drive
Montclaire South, NC 28217
directions
Contact
(980) 748-0199
https://www.thebulbgallery.org/marketsites
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 Brandon.
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!
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Lake Mist Apt. Community Center
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

1.46 mi
Info
Catherine Essick (980) 343-6041 6/16/2026 10:00:00 AM 8/6/2026 10:00:00 AM
Requirements
Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Schedule
Next Tuesday
11:30 am–12:00 pm
Next Thursday
11:30 am–12:00 pm
Tue, July 14th (in 2 weeks)
11:30 am–12:00 pm
11:30 am–12:00 pm
every week on Tuesday, Thursday
Location
1110 Lakemist Drive
Montclaire South, NC 28217
directions
Contact
(980) 343-6041
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Pinewood Elementary
0 reviews
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no ratings yet

1.51 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–8:30 am
Next Monday
11:45 am–12:30 pm
Next Tuesday
8:00 am–8:30 am
8:00 am–8:30 am
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
11:45 am–12:30 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
805 Seneca Place
Madison Park, NC 28210
directions
Contact
(980) 343-6041
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Alexander Graham Middle School - Summer Meals
0 reviews
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no ratings yet

1.91 mi
Info
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools runs this site as a USDA Seamless Summer Option location, serving free ready-to-eat breakfast and lunch to children and teens. All kids 18 and under are welcome, with no sign-up, proof of income, or identification needed. Meals are prepared on the school campus and eaten in the cafeteria, so families should plan to stay while children eat. The program helps families keep kids fed while school is out.
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
10:30 am–11:30 am
Next Tuesday
7:30 am–8:00 am
7:30 am–8:00 am
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
10:30 am–11:30 am
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Location
1800 Runnymede Lane
Charlotte, NC 28211
directions
Contact
(980) 343-6041(Mon–Fri 7am–4pm, Sat 7am–12pm)
https://www.cmsk12.org/operations/school-nutrition-services/summer-meals
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Huntingtowne Farms Elementary
0 reviews
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no ratings yet

1 mi
Info
Catherine Essick (980) 343-6041 6/22/2026 10:00:00 AM 7/30/2026 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–8:30 am
Next Monday
11:30 am–12:00 pm
Next Tuesday
8:00 am–8:30 am
8:00 am–8:30 am
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
11:30 am–12:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Location
2520 Huntingtowne Farms Lane
Quail Hollow, NC 28210
directions
Contact
(980) 343-6041
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Food pantry (groceries)
Nations Ford Community Church - Nourish Up - Referral Required
64 reviews
Claimed
5 minutes
average wait time

2.59 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
Fresh produce
Delivery may be available
Schedule
Next Tuesday
5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Tue, July 14th (in 2 weeks)
5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Tue, July 21st (in 3 weeks)
5:00 pm–6:00 pm
5:00 pm–6:00 pm
every week on Tuesday
Location
5901 Nations Ford Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28217
directions
Contact
(704) 523-4333
https://nourishup.org/venue/nations-ford-community-church/
Food pantry (groceries)
Woodlawn UMC - The Bulb
10 reviews
Unclaimed
20 minutes
average wait time

2.06 mi
Info
Food pantry operated by The Bulb Gallery, a nonprofit mobile farmers market providing donation-based fresh produce to food-insecure communities in Charlotte, NC. Pop-up market site hosted at Woodlawn Community Fellowship UMC, offering barrier-free access to fresh fruits and vegetables along with nutrition education. All are welcome; the market is open to anyone who shows up.
Offerings
Free Groceries
Fresh produce
Schedule
Next Monday
10:30 am–11:30 am
Mon, July 13th (in 2 weeks)
10:30 am–11:30 am
Mon, July 20th (in 3 weeks)
10:30 am–11:30 am
10:30 am–11:30 am
every week on Monday
Location
737 East Woodlawn Road
Charlotte, NC 28209
directions
Contact
https://www.thebulbgallery.org/marketsites
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Food pantry (groceries)
Silver Mount Missionary Baptist Church Food Pantry
165 reviews
Unclaimed
27 minutes
average wait time

2.61 mi
Info
This church-run food pantry serves residents of Mecklenburg County.
Requirements
You can visit once a month
ID required
Drive-thru only
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Next Tuesday
Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm
Next Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm
Tue, July 14th (in 2 weeks)
Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm
Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm
every week on Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm
every week on Tuesday
Location
501 West Arrowood Road
Charlotte, NC 28217
directions
Contact
(704) 522-1528
https://www.facebook.com/smmbc.nc/
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Brandon 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 Brandon 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 Brandon 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 Brandon.
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Brandon 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 Brandon 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 Brandon, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.