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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.56 mi


    Info

    This summer from 06-16-2025 to 08-08-2025. The supervisor is Laurel Wolfe (tel: (845) 269-9387). All kids and teens ages 18 and under can eat for free. Some meal sites may ask for registration to receive meals Families can receive $120 in SUN Bucks grocery-buying benefits per eligible school-aged child on a debit-like card to buy nutritious food during the summer at grocery stores, farmers markets and some online retailers. Learn more and find out if your child is eligible at ncdhhs.gov/SUNBucks.

    • Requirements

      • All children under 18 are eligible
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      8:00 am–9:00 am

    • Today

      12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      CLOSED

    • Tomorrow

      CLOSED

    • 8:00 am–9:00 am

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

    • 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

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

    Contact

    (845) 269-9387

    https://summermeals4nckids.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    19 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.48 mi


    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Closed on major holidays

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      1:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Tue, July 15th (in 2 weeks)

      1:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Tue, July 22nd (in 3 weeks)

      1:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • 1:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    34 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.87 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

    • This Saturday

      10:00 am

    • Sat, July 19th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am

    • Sat, August 2nd (next month)

      10:00 am

    • 10:00 am

      every month on the 1st Saturday

    • 10:00 am

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

  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 Olde Creek.

  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)

    6 reviews

    Claimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    2.2 mi


    Info

    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 (Y or N) ▪ Receiving Food Stamps/SNAP (Y or N) ▪ 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.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      3:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Thu, July 10th (next week)

      3:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Thu, July 17th (in 2 weeks)

      3:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • 3:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Contact

    (704) 523-4333

    https://nourishup.org/pantries/

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    2.34 mi


    Info

    This summer from 06-16-2025 to 08-08-2025. The supervisor is Darrius Harris (tel: (980) 900-7280).
    All kids and teens ages 18 and under can eat for free. Some meal sites may ask for registration to receive meals Families can receive $120 in SUN Bucks grocery-buying benefits per eligible school-aged child on a debit-like card to buy nutritious food during the summer at grocery stores, farmers markets and some online retailers. Learn more and find out if your child is eligible at ncdhhs.gov/SUNBucks.

    • Requirements

      • All children under 18 are eligible
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:00 am–9:30 am

    • Today

      12:00 pm–12:30 pm

    • Tomorrow

      CLOSED

    • Tomorrow

      CLOSED

    • 9:00 am–9:30 am

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

    • 12:00 pm–12:30 pm

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

    Contact

    (980) 900-7280

    https://summermeals4nckids.org/

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    2.67 mi


    Info

    This summer from 06-16-2025 to 06-26-2025. The supervisor is Jackie Walker (tel: (980) 343-3762). All kids and teens ages 18 and under can eat for free. Some meal sites may ask for registration to receive meals Families can receive $120 in SUN Bucks grocery-buying benefits per eligible school-aged child on a debit-like card to buy nutritious food during the summer at grocery stores, farmers markets and some online retailers. Learn more and find out if your child is eligible at ncdhhs.gov/SUNBucks.

    • Requirements

      • All children under 18 are eligible
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      7:45 am–8:15 am

    • Today

      11:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      7:45 am–8:15 am

    • 7:45 am–8:15 am

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    • 11:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    Contact

    (980) 343-3762

    https://summermeals4nckids.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    8 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    3.27 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • Tue, July 15th (in 2 weeks)

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • Tue, July 22nd (in 3 weeks)

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • 9:30 am–11:00 am

      every week on Tuesday

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    Financial assistance

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet


    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
      • Helps with income, rent, utility and food stamps
      • Registration on website required
      • State ID required
    • Offerings

      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Appointments required
    • Thu, July 10th (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Appointments required
    • Thu, July 17th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

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

      every week on Thursday

    Contact

    (704) 847-8383

    https://matthewshelpcenter.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    31 reviews

    Claimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    3.95 mi


    Info

    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

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      2:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Thu, July 10th (next week)

      2:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Thu, July 17th (in 2 weeks)

      2:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • 2:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

  14. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    42 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    4.04 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

      • Drive-Thru Only
      • Registration required on site
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Tue, July 15th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Tue, July 22nd (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Tuesday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Olde Creek 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 Olde Creek 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 Olde Creek that’s open today: Autism Charlotte, Servant’s Heart of Mint Hill - Nourish Up, Albemarle Road Recreation Center, East Mecklenburg High, Matthews Help Center, Eastern Hills Baptist Church - Nourish Up

  20. Where are you located?

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