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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Uplift Christian Ministries

    69 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 minute

    average wait time

    1.29 mi


    Info

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      3:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • This Saturday

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • Wed, April 22nd (next week)

      3:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • 3:00 pm–5:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 10:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Saturday

    Map of Uplift Christian Ministries

    Location

    9100 Olmsted Drive

    University City North, NC 28262

    directions

    Contact

    (704) 491-7460

    http://upliftmin.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    64 reviews

    Claimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    1.69 mi


    Info

    The Camino pantry will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 25th & Wednesday, Nov. 26th, in addition to the Thanksgiving closures.

    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. Currently only over walk ins only

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Tuesday

      3:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      3:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      3:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • 3:00 pm–5:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    15 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    2.77 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Fresh produce

    Schedule

    • This Tuesday

      5:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Tue, April 21st (next week)

      5:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Tue, April 28th (in 2 weeks)

      5:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • 5:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

  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 College Downs.

  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)

    55 reviews

    Claimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    3.63 mi


    Info

    Everyone is welcome. Please park, have your phone available to receive your food box. On Monday and Wenesday bring your box and bags for the produce shop.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a week
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–11:00 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
      • Fresh produce
    • Tomorrow

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • Tomorrow

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
      • Fresh produce
    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Monday

    • 11:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday

    • 9:30 am–11:00 am

      every week on Monday, 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)

    46 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    3.06 mi


    Info

    The pantry dont operate during the holiday week

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Friday

      1:30 pm–3:30 pm

    • Fri, April 24th (next week)

      1:30 pm–3:30 pm

    • Fri, May 1st (in 2 weeks)

      1:30 pm–3:30 pm

    • 1:30 pm–3:30 pm

      every week on Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    40 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    3.12 mi


    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • This Tuesday

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Mon, April 20th (next week)

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • 2:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    23 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    3.76 mi


    Info

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

      • Drive-thru only
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      5:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Wed, April 22nd (next week)

      5:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Wed, April 29th (in 2 weeks)

      5:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • 5:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Contact

    (704) 597-8249
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    41 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 hour 5 minutes

    average wait time

    3.77 mi


    Info

    Counties Served: Mecklenburg line up early at 12 Pm

    • Requirements

      • You can visit twice a month
      • ID required
      • Call in advance for services
      • Drive-thru only
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      12:00 pm

    • This Tuesday

      12:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      12:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    Contact

    (980) 430-5913

    https://www.gbame.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    27 reviews

    Claimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    3.95 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.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tue, April 21st (next week)

      11:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, May 5th (in 3 weeks)

      11:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, May 19th (next month)

      11:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–12:00 pm

      every 2 weeks on Tuesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    28 reviews

    Claimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    5.3 mi


    Info

    Hope Street Food Pantry is a barrier-free, community pantry providing a weekly supply of groceries to anyone in need. New clients complete a quick, in-person registration. They also operate mobile pantries at various Charlotte Mecklenburg Library branches; please visit their website for locations and schedules.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a week
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      4:00 pm–7:00 pm

      • ID required
    • Thu, April 23rd (next week)

      4:00 pm–7:00 pm

      • ID required
    • Thu, April 30th (in 2 weeks)

      4:00 pm–7:00 pm

      • ID required
    • 4:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in College Downs 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 College Downs 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 College Downs 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 College Downs.

  20. Where are you located?

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