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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Hidden Valley - The Bulb

    18 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.5 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Fresh produce

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      5:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Tue, August 18th (in 2 weeks)

      5:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Tue, August 25th (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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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.87 mi


    • Requirements

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

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      8:30 am–9:00 am

    • Next Monday

      12:30 pm–1:30 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      8:30 am–9:00 am

    • 12:30 pm–1:30 pm

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

    • 8:30 am–9:00 am

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

    Contact

    (980) 343-6041
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    72 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 minute

    average wait time

    2.16 mi


    Info

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • Next Wednesday

      3:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Sat, August 15th (next week)

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • 3:00 pm–5:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 10:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on 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 Autumnwood.

  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

    1.53 mi


    Info

    Free USDA Summer Meals Program site hosted at the church, serving nutritious breakfast and lunch at no cost to all children 18 years and younger. No registration, ID, or proof of income is required. Operated seasonally through a partnership between New Saint John Missionary Baptist Church and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School Nutrition Services.

    • Requirements

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

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–9:00 am

    • Next Monday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–12:45 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–9:00 am

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–12:45 pm

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

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–9:00 am

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

    Contact

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

    newstjohnmbc1914.org

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    74 reviews

    Claimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    2.41 mi


    Info

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

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once every 7 weeks
    • Offerings

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

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • Next Monday

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    28 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    2.32 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, August 19th (in 2 weeks)

      5:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Wed, August 26th (in 3 weeks)

      5:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • 5:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

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

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.76 mi


    Info

    Cathy Essick (980) 343-6041 7/6/2026 10:00:00 AM 7/30/2026 10:00:00 AM

    • Requirements

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

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      8:45 am–9:15 am

    • Next Monday

      11:45 am–12:30 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      8:45 am–9:15 am

    • 8:45 am–9:15 am

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    • 11:45 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

  12. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    46 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    2.14 mi


    Info

    Church-run community food pantry providing free groceries to individuals and families. New clients register on site; service operates with support from Adventist Community Services and as a partner of Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina. Guidance asks clients to choose one pickup day per week and follow on-site traffic directions.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a week
      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • Registration required
      • Proof of household income required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Mon, August 17th (in 2 weeks)

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • 2:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday

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

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.84 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

    • Next Monday

      8:00 am–8:30 am

    • Next Monday

      11:00 am–12:30 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    51 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.57 mi


    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a week
      • ID required
      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Friday

      1:30 pm–3:30 pm

    • Fri, August 21st (in 2 weeks)

      1:30 pm–3:30 pm

    • Fri, August 28th (in 3 weeks)

      1:30 pm–3:30 pm

    • 1:30 pm–3:30 pm

      every week on Friday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Autumnwood 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 Autumnwood 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 Autumnwood that’s open today: Uplift Christian Ministries

  20. Where are you located?

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