This church-run food pantry serves residents of Mecklenburg County.

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

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

• 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

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

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.

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 Diaper Bank Pantries: Statesville Ave & Eastern Hills The above pantries partner with the NC Diaper Bank and maintain a consistent supply of child and adult diapers. Clients may pick up diapers once per month during pantry hours, with or without a referral, as supplies are available.

Beginning July 21st, our Camino pantry will transition to a hybrid client choice model. Clients will remain in their vehicles while selecting their preferred food items using an online ordering system. Staff will be available on-site to assist clients, and devices will be provided for those who need them. This food pantry supports individuals and families with groceries. You can sign up by filling out a form on the website or by walking into the offices on Tuesdays and Fridays from 3 PM to 5 PM to complete a form. After signing up, you will receive a notice when your food package is available for pick-up. A professional referral is required to receive a week's worth of groceries.

See our summer hours below.

    ...EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY...

Steele Creek A.M.E. Zion Church will observe the following summer schedule for food distribution. Pick-up is available from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM on these dates:

• Wednesdays - August 12 & 26
• Wednesdays - September 9 & 23

Distribution is by appointment only. To participate, please email scfoodpantry26@yahoo.com by 12:00 PM on Wednesday with the number of adults and children in your household.