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Find Free Food In First WardLemontree is here to help you find the best food pantry near you. Food pantries and food banks are a great place to find groceries if you need some help. Many of these locations can help you find food as quickly as today. Whether it’s a church around the corner or a mobile food pantry, the places below should help. In addition, you should consider applying for SNAP (food stamps) if you don’t already get government assistance.
  1. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    First Presbyterian Church - Nourish Up

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.54 mi


    Info

    Announcing the new name for "Loaves & Fishes": "Nourish", same mission, new name. This is an emergency food pantry that requires a referral and an appointment. To have access to any of their pop-ups, you don't need a referral, ID or financial documents, but pre-registration is required to ensure there is enough food. You can find their upcoming pop-ups and register here: https://nourishup.org/foodshare/ 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.

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

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • This Friday

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • This Saturday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday, Friday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    Map of First Presbyterian Church - Nourish Up

    Location

    200 West Trade Street

    Charlotte center city, NC 28202

    directions

    Contact

    (704) 523-4333

    https://nourishup.org/pantries/

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

    Urban Ministry Center/roof above

    no ratings yet

    0.43 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

      Other: 8:30 am–1:30 pm

      • Registration required on site
    • Tomorrow

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

      • Lunch
    • This Tuesday

      Other: 8:30 am–1:30 pm

      • Registration required on site
    • Other: 8:30 am–1:30 pm

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

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

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

    Map of Urban Ministry Center/roof above

    Location

    945 North College Street

    Lockwood, NC 28206

    directions

    Contact

    (704) 347-0278

    urbanministrycenter.org

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    First Presbyterian Church – Client Choice Pantry

    no ratings yet

    0.58 mi


    Info

    Referrals can be made by a professional from an approved human services organization; a doctor’s office, medical clinic, hospital or other medical or health service provider; a government agency such as the Department of Social Services or VA; a school, college, or university that the client or their children attend; or a church or faith organization.

    • Requirements

      • Number of household members
      • ID required
      • Referral required
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Friday

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Fri, May 10th (next week)

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Fri, May 17th (in 2 weeks)

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    Map of First Presbyterian Church – Client Choice Pantry

    Location

    129 North Poplar Street

    Charlotte center city, NC 28202

    directions
  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 First Ward.

  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)

    Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina

    no ratings yet

    0.83 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

    • Tomorrow

      7:30 am–4:00 pm

    • This Tuesday

      7:30 am–4:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      7:30 am–4:00 pm

    • 7:30 am–4:00 pm

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

    Map of Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina

    Location

    500 Spratt Street

    Lockwood, NC 28206

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte

    14 minutes

    average wait time

    1.19 mi


    Info

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

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Tuesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Tue, May 7th (next week)

      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

    Map of Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte

    Location

    1123 South Church Street

    Charlotte, NC 28203

    directions

    Contact

    (704) 370-3295

    http://ccdoc.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Salvation Army

    no ratings yet

    0.9 mi


    Info

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      7:00 am–5:00 pm

    • This Tuesday

      7:00 am–5:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      7:00 am–5:00 pm

    • 7:00 am–5:00 pm

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

    Map of Salvation Army

    Location

    534 Spratt Street

    Lockwood, NC 28206

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina

    no ratings yet

    0.83 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
      • Seniors Only
      • Registration required
      • Must be income-eligible
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Mon, May 6th (next week)

      8:00 am–11:00 am

    • Mon, June 3rd (in 2 months)

      8:00 am–11:00 am

    • Mon, July 1st (in 3 months)

      8:00 am–11:00 am

    • 8:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 1st Monday

    Map of Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina

    Location

    500 Spratt Street

    Lockwood, NC 28206

    directions

    Contact

    (704) 375-9639 or (704) 376-1785

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    Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Ascension Lutheran Church -Nourish Up

    6 minutes

    average wait time

    1.29 mi


    Info

    Announcing the new name for "Loaves & Fishes": "Nourish", same mission, new name. This is an emergency food pantry that requires a referral and an appointment. To have access to any of their pop-ups, you don't need a referral, ID or financial documents, but pre-registration is required to ensure there is enough food. You can find their upcoming pop-ups and register here: https://nourishup.org/foodshare/ 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.

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

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:30 pm

    • This Friday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–1:30 pm

      • Open to all
    • Mon, May 6th (next week)

      Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:30 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:30 pm

      every week on Monday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–1:30 pm

      every week on Friday

    Map of Ascension Lutheran Church -Nourish Up

    Location

    1225 East Morehead Street

    Charlotte, NC 28204

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Greater Mt. Moriah Primitive Baptist Church

    no ratings yet

    0.95 mi


    Info

    Drive Thru & Drive Off With Pre-Made Grocery Boxes! Enter Off On Cedar Street & Exit Onto 4th Street.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      4:00 pm

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

      4:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Wed, May 8th (next week)

      4:00 pm

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

      every week on Wednesday, Thursday

    Map of Greater Mt. Moriah Primitive Baptist Church

    Location

    727 West Trade Street

    Charlotte center city, NC 28202

    directions

    Contact

    (704) 376-8806

    https://www.mountmoriahpb.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Saint Paul Baptist Church has an on site Food Pantry

    no ratings yet

    0.98 mi


    Info

    First come first serve

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • Must be income-eligible
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers upon availability

    Schedule

    • Wed, May 8th (next week)

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, May 22nd (in 3 weeks)

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, June 5th (in 2 months)

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 8:00 am–12:00 pm

      every 2 weeks on Wednesday

    Map of Saint Paul Baptist Church has an on site Food Pantry

    Location

    1401 Allen Street

    Belmont, NC 28205

    directions

    Contact

    (704) 334-5309

    http://www.spbcnc.org/

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in First Ward 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 First Ward 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 First Ward 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 First Ward.

  20. Where are you located?

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