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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Hidden Valley - The Bulb

    19 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.86 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Fresh produce

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      5:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Tue, October 20th (in 2 weeks)

      5:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Tue, October 27th (in 3 weeks)

      5:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • 5:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    Map of Hidden Valley - The Bulb

    Location

    802 Tom Hunter Road

    Hidden Valley, NC 28213

    directions

    Contact

    https://www.thebulbgallery.org/marketsites

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    75 reviews

    Claimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    1.48 mi


    Info

    Lemontree can provide the required referral for this pantry. Please reach out to our helpline for help getting a referral for a Nourish Up pantry. Nourish Up also runs pop-up food shares, where no referral, ID or financial documents are required. Pre-registration is required for these pop-ups. Follow this link to see locations and register: https://nourishup.org/foodshare/ Website: https://nourishup.org/pantries/

    Starting July 21st, the Camino pantry will transition to a hybrid client choice model where clients select food items using an online ordering system while remaining in their vehicles, with on-site staff assistance and provided devices for those needing them.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit 12 times a year
      • Call in advance for services
      • Referral Required. Lemontree can provide this referral. Please see the requirements in notes.
      • Drive-thru only
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Client choice pantry

    Schedule

    • Today

      Food pantry (groceries): 3:00 pm–5:00 pm @ Camino

      • Referral required
    • Tomorrow

      Food pantry (groceries): 3:00 pm–5:00 pm @ Camino

      • Referral required
    • Next Tuesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 3:00 pm–5:00 pm @ Camino

      • Referral required
    • Food pantry (groceries): 3:00 pm–5:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    Contact

    (704) 523-4333

    https://nourishup.org/venue/camino/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    86 reviews

    Claimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.8 mi


    Info

    Please park, have your phone available to receive your food box.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once every 7 days
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Fresh produce
      • Toiletries may be available
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Today

      1:30 pm–2:30 pm

    • Tomorrow

      2:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • 9:30 am–11:00 am

      every week on Monday

    • 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Monday

    • 11:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 1:30 pm–2:30 pm

      every week on Thursday

    • 2:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Friday

  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 Mineral Springs.

  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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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.47 mi


    Info

    Part of the USDA Summer Food Service Program, this site provides free, nutritious breakfast and lunch to children ages 18 and younger throughout the summer months when school is out. Operated on-site at Northside Baptist Church in partnership with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Atrium Health, and Sodexo, the program welcomes all children with no registration, paperwork, or documentation required. The church also partners with Loaves & Fishes Charlotte Mecklenburg for additional free food distribution events throughout the year.

    • Requirements

      • All children under 18 are eligible
      • Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      8:30 am–10:00 am

    • Today

      11:30 am–1:30 pm

    • Tomorrow

      8:30 am–10:00 am

    • 8:30 am–10:00 am

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

    • 11:30 am–1:30 pm

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

  9. Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.96 mi


    Info

    Governors' Village STEM Academy (Lower) is one of more than 50 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools sites participating in the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Operated by CMS School Nutrition Services under Executive Director Cathy Beam Essick, the site provides free, nutritious summer meals to school-age youth when regular school meals are unavailable. Meals are served in the school cafeteria. Guests check in at the front office on arrival. The program follows standard USDA summer nutrition guidelines, offering balanced ready-to-eat meals with breakfast and lunch components including grain, protein, fruit, vegetable, and milk.

    • Requirements

      • All children under 18 are eligible
      • Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      8:00 am–8:30 am

    • Today

      11:00 am–12:30 pm

    • Tomorrow

      8:00 am–8:30 am

    • 8:00 am–8:30 am

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

    • 11:00 am–12:30 pm

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

    Contact

    (980) 343-6041(Mon–Thu 7am–5pm, Fri 7am–12pm)

    https://www.cmsk12.org/operations/school-nutrition-services/summer-meals

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    56 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    2.07 mi


    Info

    The Food Pantry provides food and sustenance to those in need of supplemental nutrition.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a week
      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every week on Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    29 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.68 mi


    Info

    Faith CME Church offers food to help meet the nutritional needs of the community. The pantry operates as a drive-thru and is open to anyone in need.

    • Requirements

      • Drive-thru only
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      5:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Wed, October 21st (in 2 weeks)

      5:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Wed, October 28th (in 3 weeks)

      5:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • 5:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    34 reviews

    Claimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.48 mi


    Info

    Update to FEMA Card Program We have received additional FEMA gift cards, and the program will reopen in June for clients with supplemental dietary needs. Reminder that clients may receive one referral per calendar year (Jan–Dec). Referrals must be CALLED in by medical providers ONLY.

    Lemontree can provide the required referral for this pantry. Please reach out to our helpline for help getting a referral for a Nourish Up pantry. Nourish Up also runs pop-up food shares, where no referral, ID or financial documents are required. Pre-registration is required for these pop-ups. Follow this link to see locations and register: https://nourishup.org/foodshare/ Website: https://nourishup.org/pantries/ Requirements: referral required, appointment required

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tue, October 20th (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, November 3rd (in 4 weeks)

      11:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, November 17th (next month)

      11:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–12:00 pm

      every 2 weeks on Tuesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    75 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 minute

    average wait time

    2.78 mi


    Info

    A free community food pantry.

    • Requirements

      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Saturday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 3:00 pm–5:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    38 reviews

    Claimed

    9 minutes

    average wait time

    2.53 mi


    Info

    A Client Choice Pantry operated by Nourish Up (formerly Loaves & Fishes/Friendship Trays) at Statesville Ave. Presbyterian Church, where clients can select their own groceries. This is one of four Nourish Up pantry locations designated as a TEFAP distribution site, where eligible individuals can receive a USDA food box on a first-come, first-served basis without a referral, registration, or appointment. For the general Client Choice Pantry groceries (a 7-day supply of nutritionally balanced food for each household member), a referral from an approved human services professional is required. Referrals can be made by medical providers, government agencies, schools, or faith organizations. FEMA gift cards are also available for clients with supplemental dietary needs, limited to one referral per calendar year (January through December), called in by medical providers only.

    • Requirements

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
      • Referral Required. Lemontree can provide this referral. Please see the requirements in notes.
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      3:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Tue, October 20th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 3:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Mineral Springs 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 Mineral Springs 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?

    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 in Mineral Springs that’s open today: Camino Health Center Pantry - Nourish Up, Champion House of Care Project One Food Pantry, Northside Baptist Church Summer Food Service Program, Governors' Village STEM Academy (Lower)

  20. Where are you located?

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

  21. Can I get a reminder before my visit?

    Yes! Tap the bell icon on any resource page to set a reminder via text or WhatsApp before it opens, so you don’t forget your visit.

  22. Can I build a weekly food schedule?

    Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Mineral Springs for the week, so you always know where to go and when. It’s a great way to plan ahead and make sure you have food throughout the week.

  23. How do I get help from a real person?

    You can text our helpline at 90847 or reach us on WhatsApp between 10am–6pm, every day of the week. A real person will help you find food in Mineral Springs, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.