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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Nourish Up Pantry at Galilee Ministries of East Charlotte

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    1.16 mi


    Info

    A Nourish Up community food-access resource serving neighbors in Mecklenburg County who need food assistance.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit 12 times a year
      • Call in advance for services
      • Referral Required. Lemontree can provide this referral. Please see the requirements in notes.
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Client choice pantry
      • Fresh produce

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Next Thursday

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, August 18th (in 2 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    Map of Nourish Up Pantry at Galilee Ministries of East Charlotte

    Location

    3601 Central Avenue

    Charlotte, NC 28205

    directions

    Contact

    (704) 523-4333

    https://nourishup.org/venue/galilee-ministries-of-east-charlotte/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    0.8 mi


    Info

    1ST & 3RD WED , 4-5pm,

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Fresh produce

    Schedule

    • Wed, August 19th (in 2 weeks)

      4:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Wed, September 2nd (in 4 weeks)

      4:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Wed, September 16th (next month)

      4:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • 4:00 pm–5:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Wednesday

    • 4:00 pm–5:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Wednesday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.58 mi


    Info

    Operated by Caring Hearts of America as a North Carolina USDA Summer Food Service Program open site. Provides free, nutritious ready-to-eat meals and snacks to children 18 and younger in low-income areas during summer months.

    • Requirements

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

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–1:00 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 Coliseum Drive.

  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

    0.91 mi


    Info

    Catherine Essick (980) 343-6041 6/22/2026 10:00:00 AM 8/6/2026 10:00:00 AM

    • Requirements

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

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      8:00 am–8:30 am

    • Next Monday

      12:30 pm–1:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      8:00 am–8:30 am

    • 8:00 am–8:30 am

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    • 12:30 pm–1:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

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

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.99 mi


    Info

    A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Summer Meals site hosted at Oakhurst STEAM Academy, providing free USDA Summer Food Service Program meals to children 18 and younger during summer break. Operated by CMS 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

      8:00 am–8:30 am

    • Next Monday

      11:30 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      8:00 am–8:30 am

    • 8:00 am–8:30 am

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    • 11:30 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    Contact

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

    https://www.cmsk12.org/operations/school-nutrition-services/summer-meals

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.91 mi


    Info

    The Bulb brings barrier-free mobile farmers markets to neighborhoods across Charlotte all year long. No sign-up. No ID. No cost. Just fresh food for all, shared with dignity-no questions asked. Each week, we host outdoor markets full of fresh, nutritious, and absolutely delicious produce. You'll find a rotating mix of seasonal fruits, veggies, herbs, and more. -When you visit, we may ask a few brief (and totally optional) questions. This helps us make sure we bring enough food for everyone and it supports the funding that keeps our markets running strong. Your personal information is never shared and will never be used in any way that identifies you. Our team is here to welcome you, answer questions, and help you shop with ease. Questions? Contact us.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Fresh produce

    Schedule

    • Fri, August 21st (in 2 weeks)

      10:30 am–11:30 am

    • Fri, September 4th (in 4 weeks)

      10:30 am–11:30 am

    • Fri, September 18th (next month)

      10:30 am–11:30 am

    • 10:30 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 1st Friday

    • 10:30 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 3rd Friday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.41 mi


    Info

    Free summer meals for children and teens 18 and younger, offered through Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools' participation in the USDA Seamless Summer Option. The school cafeteria serves nutritious breakfast and lunch on weekdays during summer break. Children must remain on-site while eating their meals.

    • 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

      7:45 am–8:15 am

    • Next Monday

      11:45 am–12:15 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      7:45 am–8:15 am

    • 7:45 am–8:15 am

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    • 11:45 am–12:15 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    Contact

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

    https://merryoakses.cmsk12.org

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    60 reviews

    Claimed

    4 minutes

    average wait time

    1.16 mi


    Info

    Nourish Up operates a client-choice emergency food pantry at Galilee Ministries of East Charlotte. By referral, households receive a week’s worth of g…

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      10:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am–3:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.98 mi


    Info

    Operated by Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation, this recreation center hosts the USDA Summer Food Service Program (Seamless Summer Option) by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School Nutrition Services during summer. Free, nutritious breakfast and lunch meals and snacks are served on-site to children and teens 18 and under. No registration, ID, or proof of income is required; meals must be eaten on-site.

    • 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

      8:30 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, Friday

    • 12:00 pm–12:30 pm

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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    2.17 mi


    Info

    St. Paul Emergency Food Pantry provides nutritional groceries and basic household items to families experiencing financial hardship in the Charlotte community, serving as a practical outreach ministry of St. Paul Baptist Church.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • Proof of household income required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, September 9th (next month)

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, October 14th (in 2 months)

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 8:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Wednesday

    Contact

    (704) 334-5309(Mon–Thu 9am–5pm)

    http://www.spbcnc.org/

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Coliseum Drive 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 Coliseum Drive 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?

    You can browse these pages for resources in Coliseum Drive to see if any are 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 in Coliseum Drive.

  20. Where are you located?

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