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    Food pantry (groceries)

    7 reviews

    Claimed

    8 minutes

    average wait time

    0.14 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 ▪ Receiving Food Stamps/SNAP** ▪ 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

    • Next Wednesday

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Next Friday

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Next Saturday

      10:00 am–12:00 am

    • 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday, Friday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 am

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    Contact

    (704) 523-4333

    https://nourishup.org/pantries/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    0.53 mi


    Info

    Providing Carryout meals only Every SECOND & FORTH Sunday in our Family Life Center Starting @ 12:30 PM UNTIL 2:00 PM While supply last

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      4:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Next Thursday

      4:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Wed, July 16th (in 2 weeks)

      4:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 4:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday, Thursday

    Contact

    (704) 376-8806

    https://www.mountmoriahpb.org/

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Other

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.69 mi


    Info

    Basic services: showers, laundry, restrooms, device charging, phone, fax, and mail On-site nurse, prescription assistance, over-the-counter medications Help with obtaining ID, bus passes (for verified work/medical appointment), and more Connections to community resources First step to emergency shelter and housing

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:15 am–12:15 pm

      • Lunch
    • Next Monday

      Other: 8:30 am–1:30 pm

      • Registration required on site
    • Next Monday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:15 am–12:15 pm

      • Lunch
    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:15 am–12:15 pm

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

    • Other: 8:30 am–1:30 pm

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

    Contact

    (704) 347-0278

    urbanministrycenter.org

  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 Charlotte.

  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)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    8 minutes

    average wait time

    0.78 mi


    Info

    Serve clients once a month. Provides walk-in assistance on a first-come, first-served basis during normal operating hours.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Thursday

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Tue, July 15th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Contact

    (704) 370-3262

    http://ccdoc.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    1 review

    Claimed

    average user rating

    1.2 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

    • Next Tuesday

      9:00 am–11:30 am

    • Next Thursday

      2:00 pm–4:30 pm

    • Tue, July 15th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:30 am

    • 9:00 am–11:30 am

      every week on Tuesday

    • 2:00 pm–4:30 pm

      every week on Thursday

  10. Food pantry (groceries)

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    6 minutes

    average wait time

    0.85 mi


    Info

    Counties Served: North Carolina - Anson, Burke, Cabarrus, Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Montgomery, Rowan, Rutherford, Stanly, Union; South Carolina - Lancaster, York, Spartanburg, Union.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      7:30 am–4:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      7:30 am–4:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      7:30 am–4:00 pm

    • 7:30 am–4:00 pm

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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    3 reviews

    Claimed

    8 minutes

    average wait time

    1.3 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 ▪ Receiving Food Stamps/SNAP** ▪ 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.

    -No disribution on the 4th of July

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      11:00 am–1:30 pm

    • Next Friday

      11:00 am–1:30 pm

    • Mon, July 14th (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am–1:30 pm

    • 11:00 am–1:30 pm

      every week on Monday, Friday

    Contact

    (704) 372-7317

    https://nourishup.org/pantries/

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.3 mi


    Info

    Need appointment from website.

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      11:00 am–12:30 pm

    • Tue, July 15th (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am–12:30 pm

    • Tue, July 22nd (in 3 weeks)

      11:00 am–12:30 pm

    • 11:00 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Tuesday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.45 mi


    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      7:30 am

      • Breakfast
    • Next Tuesday

      11:00 am

      • Lunch
    • Next Wednesday

      7:30 am

      • Breakfast
    • 7:30 am

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday

    • 11:00 am

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday

    Contact

    (704) 333-4280

    www.theharvestcenter.org

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.45 mi


    Info

    A referral is required to receive a week’s worth of groceries from our pantries. For information on how to get a referral click here or call 704-523-4333. For a printable list of pantries click here.

    • Requirements

      • Referral required
      • Inquire about additional food available through TEFAP program; subject to eligibility
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Friday

      11:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Fri, July 18th (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Fri, July 25th (in 3 weeks)

      11:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Friday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

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

  20. Where are you located?

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