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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Uplift Christian Ministries

    74 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 minute

    average wait time

    1.29 mi


    Info

    A free community food pantry.

    • Requirements

      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Food pantry (groceries): 3:00 pm–5:00 pm @ Uplift Christian Ministries Food Pantry

    • This Saturday

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:00 am @ Uplift Christian Ministries Food Pantry

    • Wed, September 30th (next week)

      Food pantry (groceries): 3:00 pm–5:00 pm @ Uplift Christian Ministries Food Pantry

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Saturday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 3:00 pm–5:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of Uplift Christian Ministries

    Location

    5600 Rocky River Road

    Charlotte, NC 28215

    directions

    Contact

    (980) 219-7140

    https://upliftcm.com/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    72 reviews

    Claimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    1.69 mi


    Info

    Lemontree can provide the required referral for this pantry. Please reach out to our helpline for help getting a referral for a Nourish Up pantry. Nourish Up also runs pop-up food shares, where no referral, ID or financial documents are required. Pre-registration is required for these pop-ups. Follow this link to see locations and register: https://nourishup.org/foodshare/ Website: https://nourishup.org/pantries/

    Starting July 21st, the Camino pantry will transition to a hybrid client choice model where clients select food items using an online ordering system while remaining in their vehicles, with on-site staff assistance and provided devices for those needing them.

    • 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.
      • Drive-thru only
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Client choice pantry

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      Food pantry (groceries): 3:00 pm–5:00 pm @ Camino

      • Referral required
    • Tomorrow

      Food pantry (groceries): 3:00 pm–5:00 pm @ Camino

      • Referral required
    • This Thursday

      Food pantry (groceries): 3:00 pm–5:00 pm @ Camino

      • Referral required
    • Food pantry (groceries): 3:00 pm–5:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    19 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    2.77 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Fresh produce

    Schedule

    • Today

      5:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Tue, September 29th (next week)

      5:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Tue, October 6th (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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    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

    • Tomorrow

      8:30 am–9:00 am

    • Tomorrow

      12:30 pm–1:30 pm

    • This Thursday

      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

  9. 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

    • Tomorrow

      8:00 am–8:30 am

    • Tomorrow

      11:00 am–12:30 pm

    • This Thursday

      8:00 am–8:30 am

    • 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

    • Tomorrow

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

    • Tomorrow

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

    • This Thursday

      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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    Food pantry (groceries)

    55 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    3.06 mi


    Info

    The Food Pantry provides food and sustenance to those in need of supplemental nutrition.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a week
      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every week on Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    29 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    3.76 mi


    Info

    Faith CME Church offers food to help meet the nutritional needs of the community. The pantry operates as a drive-thru and is open to anyone in need.

    • Requirements

      • Drive-thru only
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      5:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Wed, September 30th (next week)

      5:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Wed, October 7th (in 2 weeks)

      5:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • 5:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    2.78 mi


    Info

    Part of the USDA Summer Food Service Program, this site provides free, nutritious breakfast and lunch to children ages 18 and younger throughout the summer months when school is out. Operated on-site at Northside Baptist Church in partnership with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Atrium Health, and Sodexo, the program welcomes all children with no registration, paperwork, or documentation required. The church also partners with Loaves & Fishes Charlotte Mecklenburg for additional free food distribution events throughout the year.

    • Requirements

      • All children under 18 are eligible
      • Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      8:30 am–10:00 am

    • Tomorrow

      11:30 am–1:30 pm

    • This Thursday

      8:30 am–10:00 am

    • 8:30 am–10:00 am

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

    • 11:30 am–1:30 pm

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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    49 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    3.12 mi


    Info

    Church-run community food pantry where individuals and families register and pick up free groceries for household food needs.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit twice a month
      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • 2:30 pm–4:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday

  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: Camino Health Center Pantry - Nourish Up, Hidden Valley - The Bulb

  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.