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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Freedom School-Christ Lutheran

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    2.04 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

    • Tomorrow

      8:00 am–8:30 am

    • This Tuesday

      8:00 am–8:30 am

    • This Wednesday

      8:00 am–8:30 am

    • 8:00 am–8:30 am

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

    Map of Freedom School-Christ Lutheran

    Location

    4519 Providence Road

    Lansdowne, NC 28226

    directions

    Contact

    (980) 343-6041
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    1 hour

    average wait time

    1.85 mi


    Info

    Serves the Jewish community; not open to the public for regular services. Clients must be set up with a case manager to access services. They will provide one-time, emergency assistance even if you are not Jewish.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Call in advance for services
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, July 22nd (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every 2 weeks on Wednesday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every 2 weeks on Thursday

    Contact

    https://jfscharlotte.org/

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    2.89 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

    • Tomorrow

      7:30 am–8:00 am

    • Tomorrow

      10:30 am–11:30 am

    • This 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

    Contact

    (980) 343-6041(Mon–Fri 7am–4pm, Sat 7am–12pm)

    https://www.cmsk12.org/operations/school-nutrition-services/summer-meals

  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 Woods.

  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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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    3.09 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

    • Tomorrow

      7:30 am–8:00 am

    • Tomorrow

      10:30 am–11:30 am

    • This Tuesday

      7:30 am–8:00 am

    • 7:30 am–8:00 am

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

    • 10:30 am–11:30 am

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

  9. Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    3.46 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

    • Tomorrow

      7:45 am–8:15 am

    • Tomorrow

      11:45 am–12:15 pm

    • This 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

    Contact

    (980) 343-6041(Mon–Thu 7am–4pm, Fri 7am–12pm)

    https://montclairees.cmsk12.org/

  10. Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    2.66 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

    • Tomorrow

      8:00 am–8:30 am

    • Tomorrow

      11:30 am–12:00 pm

    • This 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

  11. Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    3.66 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

    • Tomorrow

      8:00 am–8:30 am

    • Tomorrow

      11:45 am–12:30 pm

    • This 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

  12. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    46 reviews

    Claimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    3.29 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

    • This Friday

      1:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Fri, July 17th (next week)

      1:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Fri, July 24th (in 2 weeks)

      1:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • 1:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every week on Friday

  13. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    63 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    3.98 mi


    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      8:30 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, July 23rd (in 2 weeks)

      8:30 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, August 13th (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

  14. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    18 reviews

    Claimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    4.14 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

    • This Thursday

      Food pantry (groceries): 2:30 pm–4:00 pm

    • Thu, July 23rd (in 2 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

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Carmel Woods 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 Woods 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?

    You can browse these pages for resources in Carmel Woods 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 Carmel Woods.

  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 Woods for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 or on WhatsApp between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

  21. 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.

  22. Can I build a weekly food schedule?

    Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Carmel Woods 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.

  23. 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 Carmel Woods, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.