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.

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.

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!

Do I need an appointment?

Every location is different! Some places 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.

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.

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

Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Any pantries 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. Here’s a list of everything that’s open today: St. John Neumann-

Where are you located?

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

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Food pantry (groceries)
Hickory Grove Baptist Church
60 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

1 mi
Info
Closed before, during, and after major holidays

There is no appointment for drive thru. But you need an appointment if you are walking in.

They only take 25 clients as walk ins.

Call 704-531-4000 to confirm if the pantry is open that week
- Requirements
  Registration required on site
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am–11:00 am
  Drive-Thru Only
- Tue, December 30th (next week)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
  Drive-Thru Only
- Tue, January 6th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
  Drive-Thru Only
- 9:00 am–11:00 am
  every week on Tuesday
Location
7200 East W.T. Harris Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28215
directions
Contact
(704) 566-7508
https://www.hickorygrove.org/hickory-grove/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Seventh Day Adventist Hispanic - Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día Central de Charlotte
35 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

2.43 mi
Info
ATTENTION

THESE DATES WILL BE CLOSED May 19 to 26. Evangelist campaign June 3 to 7. Mexican Consulate June 16 to 21. BVS
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  Proof of household income required
  Registration required on site
  Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
  A photo ID is required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  2:00 pm–4:00 pm
- Next Monday
  2:00 pm–4:00 pm
- Tue, December 30th (next week)
  2:00 pm–4:00 pm
- 2:00 pm–4:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday
Location
4620 East W.T. Harris Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28215
directions
Contact
(862) 588-3870
https://www.iglesiadecharlotte.org/comunity-service-2
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Food pantry (groceries)
Calvary Nazarene Church
35 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

2.72 mi
Info
https://www.facebook.com/cltcalvary
- Requirements
  ID required
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Number of household members
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  2:00 pm–4:00 pm
- Tue, January 13th (in 3 weeks)
  2:00 pm–4:00 pm
- Tue, January 27th (next month)
  2:00 pm–4:00 pm
- 2:00 pm–4:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Tuesday
- 2:00 pm–4:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Tuesday
Location
4000 North Sharon Amity Road
Eastland - Wilora Lake, NC 28205
directions
Contact
(704) 536-6485
https://charlottecalvary.org/food-pantry
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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.
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.
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!
Food pantry (groceries)
St. John Neumann-
12 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

3.24 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- Open now!
  5:30 pm–7:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  9:30 am–11:30 am
- Next Monday
  5:30 pm–7:00 pm
- 9:30 am–11:30 am
  every week on Tuesday
- 5:30 pm–7:00 pm
  every week on Monday
Location
8451 Idlewild Road
Marlwood, NC 28227
directions
Contact
(704) 536-6520
https://4sjnc.org/ministries/
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Food pantry (groceries)
The New Antioch Church
28 reviews
Unclaimed
13 minutes
average wait time

3.21 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
  Registration required
  Must be income-eligible
  Completed application
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  1:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Tue, December 30th (next week)
  1:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Tue, January 6th (in 2 weeks)
  1:00 pm–2:00 pm
- 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
Location
8324 Idlewild Road
Charlotte, NC 28227
directions
Contact
(704) 712-1102
https://sites.google.com/view/amparoyfortaleza
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Food pantry (groceries)
Central Apostolic Faith - Feed my Sheep
23 reviews
Unclaimed
3 minutes
average wait time

2.23 mi
Info
Call between Sun and Wed for an appointment to be set an appointment. Leave a call back number incase there isn't a response.
- Requirements
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Friday
  CLOSED
- Fri, January 2nd (next week)
  3:00 pm
- Fri, January 9th (in 2 weeks)
  3:00 pm
- 3:00 pm
  every week on Friday
Location
6116 Vernedale Road
Eastland - Wilora Lake, NC 28212
directions
Contact
(704) 531-8019
http://cafm777.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
New Hope Baptist Church
46 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

2.97 mi
Info
Line starts around 8:30am
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Registration required on site
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Sat, January 3rd (next week)
  10:00 am
- Sat, January 17th (in 3 weeks)
  10:00 am
- Sat, February 7th (in 2 months)
  10:00 am
- 10:00 am
  every month on the 1st Saturday
- 10:00 am
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
7841 Idlewild Road
Idlewild Farms, NC 28212
directions
Contact
(704) 537-6340
https://newhopecharlotte.org/ministries
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Food pantry (groceries)
East Side - The Bulb
1 review
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

3.02 mi
Info
The Bulb brings barrier-free mobile farmers markets to neighborhoods across Charlotte all year long. No sign-up. No ID. No cost. Just fresh food for all, shared with dignity-no questions asked. Each week, we host outdoor markets full of fresh, nutritious, and absolutely delicious produce. You'll find a rotating mix of seasonal fruits, veggies, herbs, and more. -When you visit, we may ask a few brief (and totally optional) questions. This helps us make sure we bring enough food for everyone and it supports the funding that keeps our markets running strong. Your personal information is never shared and will never be used in any way that identifies you. Our team is here to welcome you, answer questions, and help you shop with ease. Questions? Contact us.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Fresh produce
Schedule
- This Friday
  10:30 am–11:30 am
- Fri, January 9th (in 2 weeks)
  10:30 am–11:30 am
- Fri, January 23rd (next month)
  10:30 am–11:30 am
- 10:30 am–11:30 am
  every month on the 2nd Friday
- 10:30 am–11:30 am
  every month on the 4th Friday
Location
3925 Willard Farrow Drive
Windsor Park, NC 28215
directions
Contact
https://www.thebulbgallery.org/marketsites
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Food pantry (groceries)
Faith Soldiers World Ministries
14 reviews
Unclaimed
7 minutes
average wait time

4.02 mi
Info
For Appointments, please call: 704-567-2128 ext 4

Those receiving food stamps are not eligible. If you have applied for food stamps but have not yet received your card, you are eligible.
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  12:00 pm–1:30 pm
- Next Monday
  12:00 pm–1:30 pm
- Tue, December 30th (next week)
  12:00 pm–1:30 pm
- 12:00 pm–1:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday
Location
857 Eastway Drive
Shannon Park, NC 28205
directions
Contact
(704) 567-2128
https://www.faithsoldiers.org/give/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Peppertree - The Bulb
8 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

3.68 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Fresh produce
Schedule
- This Wednesday
  4:00 pm–5:00 pm
- Wed, January 14th (in 3 weeks)
  4:00 pm–5:00 pm
- Wed, January 28th (next month)
  4:00 pm–5:00 pm
- 4:00 pm–5:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Wednesday
- 4:00 pm–5:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Wednesday
Location
4335 Central Avenue
Windsor Park, NC 28205
directions
Contact
https://www.thebulbgallery.org/marketsites
Is this your food pantry?Claim it!
Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places 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.
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.
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 do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.
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.
Any pantries 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. Here’s a list of everything that’s open today: St. John Neumann-
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.