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Find Free Food In Forest HomesLemontree 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.
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    Financial assistance

    Matthews Help Center

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    Info

    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

    • Requirements

      • Social Security Card Required
      • Proof of household income required
      • Registration on website required
      • Helps with income, rent, utility and food stamps
      • State ID required
    • Offerings

      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Appointments required
    • Thu, May 9th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Appointments required
    • Thu, May 16th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Appointments required
    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of Matthews Help Center

    Location

    119 North Ames Street

    Matthews, NC 28105

    directions

    Contact

    (704) 847-8383

    https://matthewshelpcenter.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    The New Antioch Church

    40 minutes

    average wait time

    3.2 mi


    Info

    • Will be closed on the 9/5/2023
    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration required
      • Completed application
      • Must be income-eligible
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      1:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Tue, May 7th (in 2 weeks)

      1:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Tue, May 14th (in 3 weeks)

      1:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • 1:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    Map of The New Antioch Church

    Location

    8324 Idlewild Road

    Idlewild South, NC 28227

    directions

    Contact

    (704) 712-1102

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    New Hope Baptist Church

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    3.53 mi


    Info

    Line starts around 8:30am

    • Requirements

      • Registration required on site
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Sat, May 4th (next week)

      10:00 am–11:30 am

    • Sat, May 18th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–11:30 am

    • Sat, June 1st (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–11:30 am

    • 10:00 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 1st Saturday

    • 10:00 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    Map of New Hope Baptist Church

    Location

    7841 Idlewild Road

    Idlewild Farms, NC 28212

    directions

    Contact

    (704) 537-6340

  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 Forest Homes.

  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)

    Shalom Adonai Ministerio Internacional

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    3.97 mi


    • Requirements

      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Mon, May 6th (in 2 weeks)

      11:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Mon, May 13th (in 3 weeks)

      11:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Mon, May 20th (in 4 weeks)

      11:30 am–12:30 pm

    • 11:30 am–12:30 pm

      every month on the 4th Monday

    • 11:30 am–12:30 pm

      every month on the 1st Monday

    • 11:30 am–12:30 pm

      every month on the 2nd Monday

    • 11:30 am–12:30 pm

      every month on the 3rd Monday

    Map of Shalom Adonai Ministerio Internacional

    Location

    1148 North Sharon Amity Road

    Sherwood Forest, NC 28211

    directions

    Contact

    (704) 910-0450

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Sucot Foundation

    average user rating

    4.05 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Wed, May 8th (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Wed, May 15th (in 3 weeks)

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of Sucot Foundation

    Location

    3733 Pleasant Plains Road

    Stallings, NC 28104

    directions

    Contact

    (704) 302-1901

    https://www.sucot.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Jewish Family Services

    no ratings yet

    3.32 mi


    Info

    Serves the Jewish community; not open to the public but they will provide one-time, emergency assistance even if you are not Jewish. The day & time you can pick up food will be determined when you call to register.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    Map of Jewish Family Services

    Location

    5007 Providence Road

    Suite 105

    Lansdowne, NC 28226

    directions

    Contact

    (704) 364-6594

    https://jfscharlotte.org/

  11. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Forest Homes 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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 Forest Homes do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

  14. 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.

  15. Any pantries open today?

    You can browse these pages for resources in Forest Homes 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 Forest Homes.

  16. Where are you located?

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