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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Christ the King Church Food Pantry - A Second Harvest Agency

    46 reviews

    Claimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    2.92 mi


    Info

    When you arrive, a volunteer will check if you’re new or returning. If it’s your first time, you’ll fill out a quick form (available in English and Spanish) while waiting in line. On your second visit, you’ll receive an orange card with your family’s details, making the process even faster and smoother moving forward.

    • Requirements

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
      • Drive-thru only
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      5:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Wed, July 15th (in 2 weeks)

      5:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Wed, July 22nd (in 3 weeks)

      5:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • 5:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of Christ the King Church Food Pantry - A Second Harvest Agency

    Location

    13501 South Tryon Street

    Charlotte, NC 28278

    directions

    Contact

    (704) 587-0073

    https://ctkcharlotte.org/foodpantry/

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    5.19 mi


    Info

    Catherine Essick (980) 343-6041 6/16/2026 10:00:00 AM 8/7/2026 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–9:00 am

    • Next Monday

      12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      8:00 am–9:00 am

    • 8:00 am–9:00 am

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

    • 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

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

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    5.49 mi


    Info

    Catherine Essick (980) 343-6041 6/15/2026 10:00:00 AM 8/7/2026 10:00:00 AM

    • Requirements

      • Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      8:00 pm–9:00 am

    • Next Tuesday

      12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • 8:00 pm–9:00 am

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

    • 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

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

  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 Carowood.

  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

    5.79 mi


    Info

    Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools hosts a USDA Summer Food Service Program site at South Pine Academy elementary campus each summer, offering free meals to local youth through CMS School Nutrition Services. The site operates during summer break to ensure children in the community have continued access to nutritious meals when 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

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:45 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:45 am–9:30 am

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    165 reviews

    Unclaimed

    27 minutes

    average wait time

    6.93 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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    37 reviews

    Claimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    6.63 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
      • Client choice pantry

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Thursday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, July 14th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    63 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    6.83 mi


    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      8:30 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, July 23rd (in 3 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

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

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    7.09 mi


    Info

    Cathy Essick (980) 343-6041 6/15/2026 10:00:00 AM 7/9/2026 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–8:45 am

    • Next Monday

      11:45 am–12:30 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      8:00 am–8:45 am

    • 8:00 am–8:45 am

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    • 11:45 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    18 reviews

    Claimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    8.48 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

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

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    8.19 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

      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

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Carowood 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 Carowood 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 Carowood 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 Carowood.

  20. Where are you located?

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