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    Food pantry (groceries)

    First Presbyterian Church - Nourish Up - Referral Required

    12 reviews

    Claimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    1.96 mi


    Info

    At this Nourish Up food pantry location, neighbors facing food insecurity pick up a week's worth of nutritionally balanced groceries and, because this is a client-choice pantry, can select items that best fit their household. The pantry also participates in a FEMA gift-card program for clients with supplemental dietary needs; medical providers must call in those referrals on the client's behalf, and each client may receive one referral per calendar year. Clients who do not have a referral from a clergy member, medical provider, school counselor, or government human-services agency can ask Lemontree to provide one.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Registration required
      • Referral Required. Lemontree can provide this referral. Please see the requirements in notes.
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • This Friday

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • This Saturday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday, Friday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Saturday

    Map of First Presbyterian Church - Nourish Up - Referral Required

    Location

    200 West Trade Street

    Charlotte, NC 28202

    directions

    Contact

    (704) 523-4333(Mon–Fri 9am–5pm)

    https://nourishup.org/pantries/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    1.66 mi


    Info

    1ST & 3RD WED , 4-5pm,

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Fresh produce

    Schedule

    • Today

      4:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Wed, August 5th (in 3 weeks)

      4:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Wed, August 19th (next month)

      4:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • 4:00 pm–5:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Wednesday

    • 4:00 pm–5:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    1.53 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

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Thu, July 23rd (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Contact

    https://nourishup.org/

  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 Plaza Midwood.

  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

    1.99 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
      • Client choice pantry

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      2:00 pm–4:30 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      9:00 am–11:30 am

    • Thu, July 23rd (next week)

      2:00 pm–4:30 pm

    • 9:00 am–11:30 am

      every week on Tuesday

    • 2:00 pm–4:30 pm

      every week on Thursday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.83 mi


    Info

    A free summer meal site that serves breakfast and lunch to children and teens each weekday through Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools' USDA Summer Nutrition Program, hosted at the Salvation Army Belmont Corps. No enrollment or proof of income is required at this open site. The Salvation Army Belmont location also runs a year-round Red Shield Youth Center offering after-school and summer day-camp programming for youth in the Belmont neighborhood.

    • Requirements

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

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      8:00 am–9:00 am

    • Tomorrow

      12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • 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

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.6 mi


    Info

    Free summer meals for children and teens 18 and younger, offered through Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools' participation in the USDA Seamless Summer Option. The school cafeteria serves nutritious breakfast and lunch on weekdays during summer break. Children must remain on-site while eating their meals.

    • Requirements

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

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      7:45 am–8:15 am

    • Tomorrow

      11:45 am–12:15 pm

    • Next Monday

      7:45 am–8:15 am

    • 7:45 am–8:15 am

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    • 11:45 am–12:15 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    Contact

    (980) 343-6041(Mon–Thu 7am–4pm, Fri 7am–12pm)

    https://merryoakses.cmsk12.org

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.52 mi


    Info

    Operated by Caring Hearts of America as a North Carolina USDA Summer Food Service Program open site. Provides free, nutritious ready-to-eat meals and snacks to children 18 and younger in low-income areas during summer months.

    • Requirements

      • Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • This Friday

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–1:00 pm

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

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    1.53 mi


    Info

    Roof Above’s Day Services Center offers daily lunch and a hub for basic needs and connections to resources, including showers, laundry, restrooms, device charging, phone, fax, and mail, on‑site nursing and medication support, help obtaining IDs and bus passes, and connections to shelter and housing.

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      8:30 am–1:00 pm

    • Today

      1:30 pm–4:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      8:30 am–1:00 pm

    • 11:15 am–12:15 pm

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

    • 8:30 am–1:00 pm

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

    • 1:30 pm–4:00 pm

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

    • 9:00 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Saturday, Sunday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    28 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    2.09 mi


    Info

    If you'd like to make a request for food, please call (980) 301-5863 on or before Wednesday leaving your name and number to schedule your food pick-up.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, July 23rd (next week)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, July 30th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.57 mi


    Info

    Free hot breakfast and lunch are served to all children and teens 18 and under through Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools' participation in the USDA Seamless Summer Option. The program is run by CMS School Nutrition Services at this school site during summer break when school meals are not otherwise available. No registration, income proof, or other documentation is required to receive a meal. Children must eat their meals on site.

    • Requirements

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

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–8:30 am

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–12:30 pm

    • This Friday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–8:30 am

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–12:30 pm

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

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–8:30 am

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

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Plaza Midwood 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 Plaza Midwood 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 Plaza Midwood that’s open today: First Presbyterian Church - Nourish Up - Referral Required, Grier Heights Community Center - The Bulb, Salvation Army Belmont Avenue, Grier Park, Urban Ministry Center/Roof Above

  20. Where are you located?

    Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Plaza Midwood 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 Plaza Midwood 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 Plaza Midwood, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.