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    Food pantry (groceries)

    47 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.1 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Thu, October 23rd (next week)

      8:30 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, November 13th (in 4 weeks)

      8:30 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, November 27th (next month)

      8:30 am–12:00 pm

    • 8:30 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Thursday

    • 8:30 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Thursday

    Contact

    (704) 542-3618

    http://pnaz.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    28 reviews

    Claimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    3.3 mi


    Info

    Previously "Loaves & Fishes/Friendship Trays". New name. Same mission.

    This is an emergency food pantry that requires a referral.

    How To Get A Referral: To get a referral please have the following information ready for each person in the household: ▪ First and Last Name ▪ Date of Birth ▪ Phone Number (if available) ▪ Current Address ▪ Gender ▪ Ethnicity ▪ Veteran Status (Y or N) ▪ Receiving Food Stamps/SNAP (Y or N) ▪ Household Income** ▪ Disability (Y or N) ▪ Email Address (if available) ▪ Date of Pick Up ▪ Preferred Pantry Location and secondary location in case the primary location is at capacity.

    To access pop-up food shares for excess fresh items, no referral, ID or financial documents are required. Pre-registration is required to ensure there is enough food. Follow this link to see locations and register: https://nourishup.org/foodshare/

    Visit our website at https://nourishup.org/pantries/ under the food pantries tab for all of our location and hours.

    • Requirements

      • Referral Required. Lemontree can provide this referral. Please see the requirements in notes.
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Client choice pantry

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

    Contact

    (704) 541-3463

    https://nourishup.org/pantries/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    133 reviews

    Unclaimed

    3 minutes

    average wait time

    4.49 mi


    Info

    Call (704)529-5888 to make an appointment. No walk-ins will be allowed/accepted.

    • Be sure to call 7045295888 to set up appointments
    • call on weekdays as they are cosed on weekends
    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Toiletries, if available

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      9:00 am–4:45 pm

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–4:45 pm

    • This Thursday

      9:00 am–4:45 pm

    • 9:00 am–4:45 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    Contact

    (704) 529-5888

  5. 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.

  6. 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 Carmel.

  7. 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!

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    112 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    4.35 mi


    Info

    serves Montclaire residents

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
      • Drive-Thru Only
      • Photo ID – Primary Participant (Green Card or Passport)
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday

    Contact

    (704) 522-1528

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    35 reviews

    Claimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    4.43 mi


    Info

    Previously "Loaves & Fishes/Friendship Trays". New name. Same mission.

    This is an emergency food pantry that requires a referral.

    How To Get A Referral: To get a referral please have the following information ready for each person in the household: ▪ First and Last Name ▪ Date of Birth ▪ Phone Number (if available) ▪ Current Address ▪ Gender ▪ Ethnicity ▪ Veteran Status (Y or N) ▪ Receiving Food Stamps/SNAP (Y or N) ▪ Household Income** ▪ Disability (Y or N) ▪ Email Address (if available) ▪ Date of Pick Up ▪ Preferred Pantry Location and secondary location in case the primary location is at capacity.

    To access pop-up food shares for excess fresh items, no referral, ID or financial documents are required. Pre-registration is required to ensure there is enough food. Follow this link to see locations and register: https://nourishup.org/foodshare/

    Visit our website at https://nourishup.org/pantries/ under the food pantries tab for all of our location and hours.

    • Requirements

      • Referral Required. Lemontree can provide this referral. Please see the requirements in notes.
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Provide prepacked bags or boxes of food
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • This Friday

      1:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Fri, October 24th (next week)

      1:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Fri, October 31st (in 2 weeks)

      1:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • 1:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    Contact

    (704) 523-4333

    https://nourishup.org/pantries/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    13 reviews

    Unclaimed

    3 minutes

    average wait time

    5.07 mi


    Info

    New clients must be signed in by 11:30 for services that day.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • This Friday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday

    Contact

    (803) 547-7620

    fortmillcarecenter.org

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    48 reviews

    Claimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    6.12 mi


    Info

    Previously "Loaves & Fishes/Friendship Trays". New name. Same mission.

    This is an emergency food pantry that requires a referral.

    How To Get A Referral: To get a referral please have the following information ready for each person in the household: ▪ First and Last Name ▪ Date of Birth ▪ Phone Number (if available) ▪ Current Address ▪ Gender ▪ Ethnicity ▪ Veteran Status (Y or N) ▪ Receiving Food Stamps/SNAP (Y or N) ▪ Household Income** ▪ Disability (Y or N) ▪ Email Address (if available) ▪ Date of Pick Up ▪ Preferred Pantry Location and secondary location in case the primary location is at capacity.

    To access pop-up food shares for excess fresh items, no referral, ID or financial documents are required. Pre-registration is required to ensure there is enough food. Follow this link to see locations and register: https://nourishup.org/foodshare/

    Visit our website at https://nourishup.org/pantries/ under the food pantries tab for all of our location and hours.

    • Requirements

      • Referral Required. Lemontree can provide this referral. Please see the requirements in notes.
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      5:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Tue, October 21st (next week)

      5:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Tue, October 28th (in 2 weeks)

      5:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • 5:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    Contact

    (704) 523-4333

    https://nourishup.org/pantries/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    38 reviews

    Claimed

    2 minutes

    average wait time

    6.64 mi


    Info

    Requirements: Send email to badcs7@gmail.com on Tuesdays by 12 noon with the number of adults and children in household. Food will be packaged and ready for you to pick-up on Wednesdays between the hours of 5:00pm - 6:00pm. Drive-thru Only

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      5:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Wed, October 22nd (next week)

      5:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Wed, October 29th (in 2 weeks)

      5:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • 5:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    7 reviews

    Claimed

    3 minutes

    average wait time

    7.35 mi


    Info

    All Nourish Up operations will be CLOSED on Saturday, May 24th and Monday May 26th, 2025 in observance of Memorial Day. This is an emergency food pantry that requires a referral.

    How To Get A Referral: To get a referral please have the following information ready for each person in the household: ▪ First and Last Name ▪ Date of Birth ▪ Phone Number (if available) ▪ Current Address ▪ Gender ▪ Ethnicity ▪ Veteran Status (Y or N) ▪ Receiving Food Stamps/SNAP (Y or N) ▪ Household Income** ▪ Disability (Y or N) ▪ Email Address (if available) ▪ Date of Pick Up ▪ Preferred Pantry Location and secondary location in case the primary location is at capacity.

    To access pop-up food shares for excess fresh items, no referral, ID or financial documents are required. Pre-registration is required to ensure there is enough food. Follow this link to see locations and register: https://nourishup.org/foodshare/

    Visit our website at https://nourishup.org/pantries/ under the food pantries tab for all of our location and hours.

    • Requirements

      • Referral Required. Lemontree can provide this referral. Please see the requirements in notes.
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    Contact

    (704) 523-4333

    https://nourishup.org/pantries/

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    Financial assistance

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet


    Info

    Client inquiry form https://matthewshelpcenter.org/services/client-inquiry-form/

    Financial assistance program, which will help people meet life’s basic needs, such as funds for paying rent, utilities and/or medical bills, Temporary Housing, Clothing (via BackPorch Thrift Store – new and gently used items at low cost) Average expense of each household bill Proof of Emergency: Doctor’s disability statement, medical bills, eviction notice, disconnects notices, etc. Rental/Homeowners information: Rent lease, landlord’s name and phone number, mortgage papers, late notices and eviction papers

    • Requirements

      • Social Security Card Required
      • Proof of household income required
      • Helps with income, rent, utility and food stamps
      • Registration on website required
      • State ID required
    • Offerings

      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Appointments required
    • Thu, October 23rd (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Appointments required
    • Thu, October 30th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Appointments required
    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Contact

    (704) 847-8383

    https://matthewshelpcenter.org/

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Carmel 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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 Carmel do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

  18. 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.

  19. 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 Carmel that’s open today: Harrison United Methodist Church - Nourish Up - Referral Required, Victory Christian Center, Silver Mount Baptist Church , Nations Ford Community Church - Nourish Up - Referral Required, Holy Comforter Episcopal Church- Nourish Up - Referral Required

  20. Where are you located?

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