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    Food pantry (groceries)

    First Presbyterian Church - Nourish Up - Referral Required

    11 reviews

    Claimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    0.14 mi


    Info

    Previously "Loaves & Fishes/Friendship Trays". New name. Same mission.

    This is an emergency food pantry that requires a referral.

    How To Get A Referral: To get a referral please have the following information ready for each person in the household: ▪ First and Last Name ▪ Date of Birth ▪ Phone Number (if available) ▪ Current Address ▪ Gender ▪ Ethnicity ▪ Veteran Status ▪ Receiving Food Stamps/SNAP** ▪ Household Income** ▪ Disability (Y or N) ▪ Email Address (if available) ▪ Date of Pick Up ▪ Preferred Pantry Location and secondary location in case the primary location is at capacity.

    To access pop-up food shares for excess fresh items, no referral, ID or financial documents are required. Pre-registration is required to ensure there is enough food. Follow this link to see locations and register: https://nourishup.org/foodshare/

    Visit our website at https://nourishup.org/pantries/ under the food pantries tab for all of our location and hours.

    • Requirements

      • Referral Required. Lemontree can provide this referral. Please see the requirements in notes.
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Fri, April 10th (next week)

      1:00 pm–3:00 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

    https://nourishup.org/pantries/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    4 reviews

    Claimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.2 mi


    Info

    Previously "Loaves & Fishes/Friendship Trays". New name. Same mission. This is an emergency food pantry that requires a referral. How To Get A Referral: To get a referral please have the following information ready for each person in the household: ▪ First and Last Name ▪ Date of Birth ▪ Phone Number (if available) ▪ Current Address ▪ Gender ▪ Ethnicity ▪ Veteran Status (Y or N) ▪ Receiving Food Stamps/SNAP (Y or N) ▪ Household Income** ▪ Disability (Y or N) ▪ Email Address (if available) ▪ Date of Pick Up ▪ Preferred Pantry Location and secondary location in case the primary location is at capacity. To access pop-up food shares for excess fresh items, no referral, ID or financial documents are required. Pre-registration is required to ensure there is enough food. Follow this link to see locations and register: https://nourishup.org/foodshare/ Visit our website at https://nourishup.org/pantries/ under the food pantries tab for all of our location and hours. The Bulb distribute fresh produce every thursday at 11am

    • Requirements

      • Referral Required. Lemontree can provide this referral. Please see the requirements in notes.
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Client choice pantry

    Schedule

    • Today

      11:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Fresh produce
    • Today

      2:00 pm–4:30 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      9:00 am–11:30 am

    • 9:00 am–11:30 am

      every week on Tuesday

    • 2:00 pm–4:30 pm

      every week on Thursday

    • 11:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    • 9:00 am–11:30 am

      every week on Wednesday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Other

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    0.69 mi


    Info

    • Basic services: showers, laundry, restrooms, device charging, phone, fax, and mail.
    • On-site nurse, prescription assistance, over-the-counter medications.
    • Help with obtaining ID, bus passes (for verified work/medical appointment), and more
    • Connections to community resources
    • First step to emergency shelter and housing
    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      Other: 8:30 am–1:30 pm

      • Registration required
    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:15 am–12:15 pm

    • Tomorrow

      Other: 8:30 am–1:30 pm

      • Registration required
    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:15 am–12:15 pm

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

    • Other: 8:30 am–1:30 pm

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

    Contact

    (704) 347-0278

    urbanministrycenter.org

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  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 Charlotte.

  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)

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    8 minutes

    average wait time

    0.78 mi


    Info

    Serve clients once a month. Provides walk-in assistance on a first-come, first-served basis during normal operating hours.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, April 9th (next week)

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Contact

    (704) 370-3262

    http://ccdoc.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    1.44 mi


    Info

    First come first serve

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
      • Proof of household income required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, April 22nd (in 3 weeks)

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, May 6th (next month)

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 8:00 am–12:00 pm

      every 2 weeks on Wednesday

    Contact

    (704) 334-5309

    http://www.spbcnc.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    8 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.53 mi


    Info

    Providing Carryout meals only Every SECOND & FOURTH Sunday in our Family Life Center Starting @ 12:30 PM UNTIL 2:00 PM While supply last

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sun, April 12th (in 2 weeks)

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

    • Thu, April 23rd (in 3 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 4:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Sun, April 26th (in 4 weeks)

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

    • Food pantry (groceries): 4:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Thursday

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

      every month on the 4th Sunday

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

      every month on the 2nd Sunday

    Contact

    (704) 376-8806

    https://www.mountmoriahpb.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    2.38 mi


    Info

    Book an appointment online: https://book.squareup.com/appointments/z1y91ulycikuxx/location/LJ2XHG81X1BPS/services

    Registration on website required

    • Requirements

      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–5:00 pm

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

    Contact

    (704) 870-4901

    https://www.hugclt.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    3 reviews

    Claimed

    8 minutes

    average wait time

    1.3 mi


    Info

    All Nourish Up operations will be CLOSED on Saturday, May 24th and Monday May 26th, 2025 in observance of Memorial Day This is an emergency food pantry that requires a referral.

    How To Get A Referral: To get a referral please have the following information ready for each person in the household: ▪ First and Last Name ▪ Date of Birth ▪ Phone Number (if available) ▪ Current Address ▪ Gender ▪ Ethnicity ▪ Veteran Status ▪ Receiving Food Stamps/SNAP** ▪ Household Income** ▪ Disability (Y or N) ▪ Email Address (if available) ▪ Date of Pick Up ▪ Preferred Pantry Location and secondary location in case the primary location is at capacity.

    To access pop-up food shares for excess fresh items, no referral, ID or financial documents are required. Pre-registration is required to ensure there is enough food. Follow this link to see locations and register: https://nourishup.org/foodshare/

    Visit our website at https://nourishup.org/pantries/ under the food pantries tab for all of our location and hours.

    -No disribution on the 4th of July

    • Requirements

      • Referral Required. Lemontree can provide this referral. Please see the requirements in notes.
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      11:00 am–1:30 pm

    • Next Monday

      11:00 am–1:30 pm

    • Fri, April 10th (next week)

      11:00 am–1:30 pm

    • 11:00 am–1:30 pm

      every week on Monday, Friday

    Contact

    (704) 372-7317

    https://nourishup.org/pantries/

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    Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    1.68 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Friday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    1.45 mi


    Info

    A referral is required to receive a week’s worth of groceries from our pantries. For information on how to get a referral click here or call 704-523-4333. For a printable list of pantries click here.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      11:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Fri, April 10th (next week)

      11:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Fri, April 17th (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Friday

  15. 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.

  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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte that’s open today: Nourish UP @ Care Ring - Referral Required, Urban Ministry Center/Roof Above, Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte, Hearts United for Good

  20. 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.

  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 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.

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