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 in Charlotte.

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 in Charlotte 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 in Charlotte 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 in Charlotte that’s open today: Nations Ford Community Church - Nourish Up - Referral Required , Eastern Hills Baptist Church - Nourish Up - Referral Required

Where are you located?

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

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.

Can I build a weekly food schedule?

Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Charlotte 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.

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 Charlotte, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.

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Food pantry (groceries)
Silver Mount Missionary Baptist Church Food Pantry
159 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

Info
This church-run food pantry serves residents of Mecklenburg County.
Requirements
You can visit once a month
ID required
Drive-thru only
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Tomorrow
Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm
Next Tuesday
Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm
Wed, June 10th (next week)
Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm
Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm
every week on Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm
every week on Tuesday
Location
501 West Arrowood Road
Charlotte, NC 28217
directions
Contact
(704) 522-1528
https://www.facebook.com/smmbc.nc/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Victory Christian Center
177 reviews
Unclaimed
1 minute
average wait time
Info
Call (704)529-5888 to make an appointment. No walk-ins will be allowed/accepted.

Be sure to call 7045295888 to set up appointments

call on weekdays as they are cosed on weekends
Requirements
Call in advance for services
Offerings
Free Groceries
Toiletries may be available
Schedule
Tomorrow
9:00 am–4:45 pm
Appointment required
This Thursday
9:00 am–4:45 pm
Appointment required
This Friday
9:00 am–4:45 pm
Appointment required
9:00 am–4:45 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
6916 Old Pineville Road
Montclaire South, NC 28217
directions
Contact
(704) 529-5888
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Food pantry (groceries)
St. Giles Presbyterian - Nourish Up - Referral Required
46 reviews
Claimed
10 minutes
average wait time

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
You can visit once a month
Referral Required. Lemontree can provide this referral. Please see the requirements in notes.
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
This Friday
1:00 pm–4:00 pm
Fri, June 12th (next week)
1:00 pm–4:00 pm
Fri, June 19th (in 2 weeks)
CLOSED
1:00 pm–4:00 pm
every week on Friday
Location
2027 Emerywood Drive
Charlotte, NC 28210
Contact
(704) 523-4333
https://nourishup.org/pantries/
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 in Charlotte.
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)
New Hope Baptist Church
51 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

Info
Line starts around 8:30am

On-site registration required
Requirements
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Registration required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Clothing may be available
Schedule
This Saturday
10:00 am
Sat, June 20th (in 2 weeks)
10:00 am
July 4th is Independence Day
The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
Sat, July 4th (next month)
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)
Nations Ford Community Church - Nourish Up - Referral Required
64 reviews
Claimed
5 minutes
average wait time

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
Fresh produce
Delivery may be available
Schedule
Open now!
5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Next Tuesday
5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Tue, June 16th (in 2 weeks)
5:00 pm–6:00 pm
5:00 pm–6:00 pm
every week on Tuesday
Location
5901 Nations Ford Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28217
directions
Contact
(704) 523-4333
https://nourishup.org/venue/nations-ford-community-church/
Food pantry (groceries)
Hickory Grove Baptist Church Food Pantry
76 reviews
Unclaimed
20 minutes
average wait time
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

On-site registration required
Requirements
You can visit once a week
Registration required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Next Tuesday
9:00 am–11:00 am
Tue, June 16th (in 2 weeks)
9:00 am–11:00 am
Tue, June 23rd (in 3 weeks)
9:00 am–11:00 am
9:00 am–11:00 am
every week on Tuesday
Location
7424 E. WT Harris Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28227
directions
Contact
(704) 566-7508
https://www.hickorygrove.org/foodpantry/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Central Apostolic Faith - Feed my Sheep
26 reviews
Unclaimed
2 minutes
average wait time

Info
Call between Sunday and Wednesday and leave your name and phone number on the answering service. A staff member will return your call on Thursday to schedule an appointment for Friday food distribution.
Requirements
Call in advance for services
Offerings
Free Groceries
Central Apostolic Faith - Feed my Sheep has no upcoming openings!
Location
6116 Vernedale Road
Eastland - Wilora Lake, NC 28212
directions
Contact
(704) 531-8019
https://www.cafm777.org/feed-2/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Eastern Hills Baptist Church - Nourish Up - Referral Required
51 reviews
Claimed
10 minutes
average wait time

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
Diapers/baby essentials may be available
Schedule
Open now!
5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Next Tuesday
5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Tue, June 16th (in 2 weeks)
5:00 pm–6:00 pm
5:00 pm–6:00 pm
every week on Tuesday
Location
5901 Nations Ford Road
Yorkmount, NC 28217
directions
Contact
(704) 537-5101
https://nourishup.org/pantries/
Food pantry (groceries)
Camino Health Center Pantry - Nourish Up - Referral Required
65 reviews
Claimed
5 minutes
average wait time

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
Tomorrow
3:00 pm–5:00 pm
This Thursday
3:00 pm–5:00 pm
This Friday
3:00 pm–5:00 pm
3:00 pm–5:00 pm
every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
201 Stetson Drive
Charlotte, NC 28262
directions
Contact
(704) 596-5606
https://nourishup.org/pantries/
Food pantry (groceries)
Steele Creek AME Zion Church
68 reviews
Claimed
average user rating
Info
Send email to scfoodpantry26@yahoo.com no later than 3:00 PM on Tuesdays with the number of adults and children in your household. Food will be boxed and ready for pick-up on Wednesday afternoons "BY APPOINTMENT ONLY" between the hours of 1:30-2:30 PM.

NOTE: Any requests received on Tuesdays after 3:00 PM cannot be processed in time for next day pick-up. You will need to submit a new email request for next Wednesday pick-up.

Schedule

Every week on Wednesdays 1:30-2:30 PM
Requirements
Drive-thru only
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Tomorrow
1:30 pm–2:30 pm
Wed, June 10th (next week)
1:30 pm–2:30 pm
Wed, June 17th (in 2 weeks)
1:30 pm–2:30 pm
1:30 pm–2:30 pm
every week on Wednesday
Location
1500 Shopton Road
Charlotte, NC 28278
directions
Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Charlotte 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 in Charlotte 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 in Charlotte that’s open today: Nations Ford Community Church - Nourish Up - Referral Required, Eastern Hills Baptist Church - Nourish Up - Referral Required
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Charlotte for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 or on WhatsApp between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.
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.
Can I build a weekly food schedule?
Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Charlotte 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.
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 Charlotte, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.