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

Line starts around 8:30am

Parking lots do not open until 5 p.m.

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.

-No disribution on the 4th of July

We’re thrilled to partner with T.E.A.M. Inc on the 6th Annual T.E.A.M. Turkey Giveaway, and we invite you to join us in making a real difference this Thanksgiving! 📅 Date: Sunday, November 16, 2025 📍 Location: 1408 Orchard Lake Drive, Charlotte, NC 28270 This isn’t just a turkey giveaway—it’s a day of giving, health, and fun for the whole family! 🎉 Event Highlights: 🪥 Free kids’ dental cleanings 🩺 Free health screenings 🍴 Free food and refreshments 🎁 And so much more for the entire community! 🦃 How You Can Help Feed Families: Your donation will go directly toward providing full Thanksgiving meals to families in need: $25 – Feeds 1 family $100 – Feeds 4 families $250 – Feeds 10 families 👉 Make your donation today: donate.stripe.com/14kcMPbEE9XW23K5kl 🦃 Sign up to receive a turkey: eventbrite.com/e/turkey-giveaway-tickets-1778659782289 Together, we can make this Thanksgiving brighter for families across Charlotte 🧡 #TeamTurkeyGiveaway #CommunityLove #EmpireDentalGroup #GiveBack #CharlotteNC See less