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 Candlewood.

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 Candlewood 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 Candlewood 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?

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. Here’s a list of everything in Candlewood that’s open today: <a href="/directory/resources/clh1mpg2z0000ji0fxvbfehph">Seventh Day Adventist Hispanic - Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día Central de Charlotte</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/cmbtkreps01ebz50u0wpjl88a">Assurance Community Bible Ministries</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/clh0rrvxo0002mf0g5rfru4mv">Care to Share Outreach Center & Food Pantry</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/cmbtdvpj2009iz50u6mfg7jif">Briarwood Academic</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/cls53lkcc0gdmgmqer4bwin9i">Lion of Judah Outreach Corp.</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/cmbsfmj7p02xzxi0ve62kpgo7">Eastway Regional Recreation Center</a>

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Candlewood for in-person visits. You can always reach us by <a href="sms:90846">texting 90847</a> between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

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Food pantry (groceries)
Seventh Day Adventist Hispanic - Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día Central de Charlotte
23 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.11 mi
Info
ATTENTION

THESE DATES WILL BE CLOSED May 19 to 26. Evangelist campaign June 3 to 7. Mexican Consulate June 16 to 21. BVS
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  Proof of household income required
  Registration required on site
  Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
  A photo ID is required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  2:00 pm–4:00 pm
- Next Tuesday
  2:00 pm–4:00 pm
- Wed, July 9th (next week)
  2:00 pm–4:00 pm
- 2:00 pm–4:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday
Location
4620 East W.T. Harris Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28215
directions
Contact
(862) 588-3870
https://www.iglesiadecharlotte.org/comunity-service-2
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Assurance Community Bible Ministries
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.51 mi
Info
This summer from 06-16-2025 to 08-08-2025. The supervisor is Deborah Redmond (tel: (704) 779-1653). All kids and teens ages 18 and under can eat for free. Some meal sites may ask for registration to receive meals Families can receive $120 in SUN Bucks grocery-buying benefits per eligible school-aged child on a debit-like card to buy nutritious food during the summer at grocery stores, farmers markets and some online retailers. Learn more and find out if your child is eligible at ncdhhs.gov/SUNBucks.
- Requirements
  All children under 18 are eligible
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Today
  12:00 pm–12:30 pm
- Tomorrow
  8:15 am–8:45 am
- Tomorrow
  12:00 pm–12:30 pm
- This Friday
  CLOSED
- 8:15 am–8:45 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- 12:00 pm–12:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
4000 East W.T. Harris Boulevard
Eastway, NC 28215
directions
Contact
(704) 779-1653
https://summermeals4nckids.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Care to Share Outreach Center & Food Pantry
18 reviews
Unclaimed
1 hour
average wait time

1.55 mi
Info
Counties Served: Mecklenburg line up early at 12 Pm
- Requirements
  ID required
  Drive-Thru Only
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Provide prepacked bags or boxes of food
  Emergency food available. Call to inquire.
Schedule
- Today
  12:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  12:00 pm
- Next Monday
  12:00 pm
- 12:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Location
5232 The Plaza
Greater Bethel AME Church
Shannon Park, NC 28215
directions
Contact
(980) 430-5913
https://www.gbame.org/
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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 Candlewood.
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)
Briarwood Academic
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

1.56 mi
Info
From 06-16-2025 to 07-24-2025. The supervisor is Veronica Bailey (tel: (980) 343-3366). All kids and teens ages 18 and under can eat for free. Some meal sites may ask for registration to receive meals Families can receive $120 in SUN Bucks grocery-buying benefits per eligible school-aged child on a debit-like card to buy nutritious food during the summer at grocery stores, farmers markets and some online retailers. Learn more and find out if your child is eligible at ncdhhs.gov/SUNBucks.
- Requirements
  All children under 18 are eligible
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Today
  12:00 pm–1:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  8:30 am–9:15 am
- Tomorrow
  12:00 pm–1:00 pm
- 8:30 am–9:15 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Location
1001 Wilann Drive
Eastway, NC 28215
directions
Contact
(980) 343-3366
https://summermeals4nckids.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Lion of Judah Outreach Corp.
9 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.68 mi
Info
Call in advance (704) 907-4076 to make an appointment. Please do not go to pantry without appointment
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
  Appointments required
  Registration required on site
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Open now!
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- This Friday
  CLOSED
- Next Monday
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Location
3325 Donovan Place
Shannon Park, NC 28215
directions
Contact
(704) 907-4076
https://lionofjudahofdavid.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Harbor Baptist
32 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.89 mi
Info
The pantry dont operate during the holiday week
- Requirements
  ID required
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Friday
  CLOSED
- Fri, July 11th (next week)
  2:00 pm–4:00 pm
- Fri, July 18th (in 2 weeks)
  2:00 pm–4:00 pm
- 2:00 pm–4:00 pm
  every week on Friday
Location
5801 Old Concord Road
Eastway, NC 28213
directions
Contact
(704) 596-2992
https://harborbaptistchurch.org/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Eastway Regional Recreation Center
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

2.13 mi
Info
this summer from 06-16-2025 to 08-08-2025. The supervisor is Tahara Epps (tel: (980) 301-3689).
All kids and teens ages 18 and under can eat for free. Some meal sites may ask for registration to receive meals Families can receive $120 in SUN Bucks grocery-buying benefits per eligible school-aged child on a debit-like card to buy nutritious food during the summer at grocery stores, farmers markets and some online retailers. Learn more and find out if your child is eligible at ncdhhs.gov/SUNBucks.
- Requirements
  All children under 18 are eligible
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Today
  12:00 pm–12:45 pm
- Tomorrow
  8:00 am–8:30 am
- Tomorrow
  12:00 pm–12:45 pm
- This Friday
  CLOSED
- 8:00 am–8:30 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- 12:00 pm–12:45 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
3150 Eastway Park Drive
Eastway, NC 28213
directions
Contact
(980) 301-3689
https://summermeals4nckids.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Hickory Grove United Methodist
21 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

2.12 mi
Info
there is a small white building near church gymnasium where they distribute food
- Requirements
  Registration required
  Photo ID and proof of address is required for adults 18+
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Sat, July 12th (next week)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, July 26th (in 3 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, August 9th (next month)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
6401 Hickory Grove Road
Hickory Ridge, NC 28215
directions
Contact
(704) 537-4686
https://hickorygroveumc.com/wecare_clothing__food_pantry
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Food pantry (groceries)
Hickory Grove Baptist Church
42 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

2.33 mi
Info
Closed before, during, and after major holidays

There is no appointment for drive thru. But you need an appointment if you are walking in.

They only take 25 clients as walk ins.

Call 704-531-4000 to confirm if the pantry is open that week
- Requirements
  Drive-Thru Only
  Registration required on site
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- Tue, July 15th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- Tue, July 22nd (in 3 weeks)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- 9:00 am–11:00 am
  every week on Tuesday
Location
7200 East W.T. Harris Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28215
directions
Contact
(704) 566-7508
https://www.hickorygrove.org/hickory-grove/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Faith Soldiers World Ministries
7 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

2.27 mi
Info
For Appointments, please call: 704-567-2128 ext 4
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Monday
  12:00 pm–1:30 pm
- Next Tuesday
  12:00 pm–1:30 pm
- Mon, July 14th (in 2 weeks)
  12:00 pm–1:30 pm
- 12:00 pm–1:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday
Location
857 Eastway Drive
Shannon Park, NC 28205
directions
Contact
(704) 567-2128
https://www.faithsoldiers.org/give/
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Candlewood 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 Candlewood 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?
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. Here’s a list of everything in Candlewood that’s open today: Seventh Day Adventist Hispanic - Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día Central de Charlotte, Assurance Community Bible Ministries, Care to Share Outreach Center & Food Pantry, Briarwood Academic, Lion of Judah Outreach Corp., Eastway Regional Recreation Center
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Candlewood for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.