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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Uplift Christian Ministries

    72 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

    • Tomorrow

      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

    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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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.8 mi


    • Requirements

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

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      12:30 pm–1:30 pm

    • Next Monday

      8:30 am–9:00 am

    • Next Monday

      12:30 pm–1:30 pm

    • 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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    Food pantry (groceries)

    18 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    2.77 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

  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!

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

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    2.37 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

    • Today

      11:00 am–12:30 pm

    • Next Monday

      8:00 am–8:30 am

    • Next Monday

      11:00 am–12:30 pm

    • 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

    Contact

    (980) 343-6041(Mon–Thu 7am–5pm, Fri 7am–12pm)

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

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    2.59 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

    • 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

    • Next Monday

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

    • 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

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

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    2.54 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

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

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    2.58 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

    • Today

      12:00 pm–12:45 pm

    • Next Monday

      8:00 am–8:45 am

    • Next Monday

      12:00 pm–12:45 pm

    • 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

  12. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    74 reviews

    Claimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    3.63 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

    • Today

      2:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • Next Monday

      1:00 pm–3:00 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

  13. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    46 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    3.12 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

  14. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    51 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    3.06 mi


    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      1:30 pm–3:30 pm

    • Fri, August 14th (next week)

      1:30 pm–3:30 pm

    • Fri, August 21st (in 2 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 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?

    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 College Downs that’s open today: Church Unlimited, Governors' Village STEM Academy (Lower), New Saint John Missionary Baptist Church, CMS Summer Meals at Northridge Middle School, Champion House of Care Project One Food Pantry, Harbor Baptist

  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.