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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Seventh Day Adventist Hispanic - Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día Central de Charlotte

    46 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.1 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

    Map of Seventh Day Adventist Hispanic - Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día Central de Charlotte

    Location

    4620 East W.T. Harris Boulevard

    Charlotte, NC 28215

    directions

    Contact

    (862) 588-3870

    https://www.iglesiadecharlotte.org/comunity-service-2

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.51 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

    • Open now!

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

    • Today

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

    • Next Monday

      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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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

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    no ratings yet

    0.2 mi


    Info

    New Waves of Joy Baptist Church hosts a free summer meal program that provides nutritious breakfast and lunch to children and teens. Operated as a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Summer Meals initiative site, meals are served in the church's Fellowship Hall (the white building) on the campus. The church also serves as a community gathering place with Sunday worship and weekly Bible study.

    • 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!

      8:30 am–9:00 am

    • Today

      12:00 pm–12:30 pm

    • Next Monday

      8:30 am–9:00 am

    • 8:30 am–9:00 am

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

    • 12:00 pm–12:30 pm

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

  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 Candlewood.

  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!

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

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.54 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

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

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.58 mi


    Info

    The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) Summer Meals program provides free meals to children 18 and under at Northridge Middle School and other school sites. Meals are federally funded through the Seamless Summer Option. No paperwork, sign-up, or income documentation is needed, so any child or teen in the neighborhood can simply show up during a mealtime. The program helps fill the nutrition gap created by school being out of session.

    • 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!

      8:00 am–8:45 am

    • Today

      12:00 pm–12:45 pm

    • Next Monday

      8:00 am–8:45 am

    • 8:00 am–8:45 am

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

    • 12:00 pm–12:45 pm

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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    21 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    1.68 mi


    Info

    Call in advance (704) 907-4076 to make an appointment. Please do not go to pantry without appointment

    • May be closed during bad weather please call ahead
    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.26 mi


    • Requirements

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

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      8:30 am–9:00 am

    • Today

      12:30 pm–1:30 pm

    • Next Monday

      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

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.56 mi


    Info

    A community meal site hosted by Greater Bethel AME Church that provides free, ready-to-eat breakfast and lunch to children and teens ages 18 and younger during the summer months. The church welcomes neighborhood families in a friendly, faith-based setting and also partners with community organizations to host year-round food assistance on its campus.

    • 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!

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–8:45 am

    • Today

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

    • Next Monday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–8:45 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): 8:00 am–8:45 am

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

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

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.63 mi


    Info

    Cathy Essick (980) 343-6041 6/15/2026 10:00:00 AM 7/23/2026 10:00:00 AM

    • Requirements

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

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      8:30 am–9:00 am

    • Next Monday

      12:00 pm–12:30 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      8:30 am–9:00 am

    • 8:30 am–9:00 am

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    • 12:00 pm–12:30 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.03 mi


    Info

    A free USDA Summer Food Service Program meal site run by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School Nutrition Services in partnership with Freedom School Partners, hosted at The Grove Church. Children receive a healthy breakfast and lunch as part of a six-week summer literacy and enrichment program. Open to all children in the community regardless of registration.

    • Requirements

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

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      8:00 am–8:45 am

    • Today

      11:45 am–12:30 pm

    • Next Monday

      8:00 am–8:45 am

    • 8:00 am–8:45 am

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

    • 11:45 am–12:30 pm

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

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Candlewood 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 Candlewood 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 Candlewood that’s open today: New Saint John Missionary Baptist Church, New Waves of Joy Baptist Church, CMS Summer Meals at Northridge Middle School, Lion of Judah Outreach Corp., Church Unlimited, Greater Bethel AME Church, Freedom School-The Grove

  20. Where are you located?

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