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.

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 Colonial Village.

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!

Do I need an appointment?

Every location is different! Some places in Colonial Village 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.

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.

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 Colonial Village do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Any pantries open today?

You can browse these pages for resources in Colonial Village 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 Colonial Village.

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Colonial Village for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 or on WhatsApp between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

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.

Can I build a weekly food schedule?

Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Colonial Village 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.

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 Colonial Village, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.

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Food pantry (groceries)
Holy Comforter Episcopal Church- Nourish Up - Referral Required
13 reviews
Claimed
1 minute
average wait time

1.05 mi
Info
Special Pantry Closure - Holy Comforter Our pantry at Holy Comforter Episcopal Church will be closed on Friday, July 31st to prepare for their transition to client choice on Monday, August 3rd Update to FEMA Card Program We have received additional FEMA gift cards, and the program will reopen in June for clients with supplemental dietary needs. Reminder that clients may receive one referral per calendar year (Jan–Dec). Referrals must be CALLED in by medical providers ONLY.

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/ Requirements: referral required, appointment required
Requirements
Referral Required. Lemontree can provide this referral. Please see the requirements in notes.
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Next Monday
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Next Tuesday
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Next Wednesday
10:00 am–12:00 pm
10:00 am–12:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
2701 Park Road
Freedom Park, NC 28209
directions
Contact
(704) 523-4333
https://nourishup.org/pantries/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Woodlawn UMC - The Bulb
12 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.91 mi
Info
Food pantry operated by The Bulb Gallery, a nonprofit mobile farmers market providing donation-based fresh produce to food-insecure communities in Charlotte, NC. Pop-up market site hosted at Woodlawn Community Fellowship UMC, offering barrier-free access to fresh fruits and vegetables along with nutrition education. All are welcome; the market is open to anyone who shows up.
Offerings
Free Groceries
Fresh produce
Schedule
Next Monday
10:30 am–11:30 am
Mon, August 17th (in 2 weeks)
10:30 am–11:30 am
Mon, August 24th (in 3 weeks)
10:30 am–11:30 am
10:30 am–11:30 am
every week on Monday
Location
737 East Woodlawn Road
Charlotte, NC 28209
directions
Contact
https://www.thebulbgallery.org/marketsites
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Sedgefield Red Shield Youth Center
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.58 mi
Info
A free summer meal site operated as part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Summer Nutrition Programs through the USDA Summer Food Service Program. The site is hosted at the Salvation Army's Sedgefield Red Shield Youth Center, which serves children and youth with after-school programming, summer day camp, and daily snacks.
Requirements
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
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–9:00 am
Next Monday
12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Next Tuesday
8:00 am–9:00 am
8:00 am–9:00 am
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
12:00 pm–1:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
940 Marsh Road
Charlotte, NC 28209
directions
Contact
(980) 343-6041
https://southernusa.salvationarmy.org/redshieldyouth/greater-charlotte-marsh-road/
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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.
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 Colonial Village.
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!
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Dilworth Soup Kitchen
5 reviews
Unclaimed
18 minutes
average wait time

1.61 mi
Info
Dilworth Soup Kitchen serves a free carryout meal on Mondays and Fridays.
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Schedule
Next Monday
11:00 am–12:00 pm
Next Friday
11:00 am–12:00 pm
Mon, August 17th (in 2 weeks)
11:00 am–12:00 pm
11:00 am–12:00 pm
every week on Monday
11:00 am–12:00 pm
every week on Friday
Location
1200 East Boulevard
Dilworth, NC 28203
directions
Contact
(704) 334-3771
www.fcc-charlotte.org
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Food pantry (groceries)
Nations Ford Community Church - Nourish Up - Referral Required
67 reviews
Claimed
5 minutes
average wait time

1.92 mi
Info
Update to FEMA Card Program We have received additional FEMA gift cards, and the program will reopen in June for clients with supplemental dietary needs. Reminder that clients may receive one referral per calendar year (Jan–Dec). Referrals must be CALLED in by medical providers ONLY.

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/ Requirements: referral required, appointment required
Requirements
Referral Required. Lemontree can provide this referral. Please see the requirements in notes.
Offerings
Free Groceries
Fresh produce
Delivery may be available
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
Location
5901 Nations Ford Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28217
directions
Contact
(704) 523-4333
https://nourishup.org/venue/nations-ford-community-church/
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Charlotte Woods Apts. Community Center
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.94 mi
Info
Catherine Essick (980) 343-6041 6/17/2026 10:00:00 AM 8/5/2026 10:00:00 AM
Requirements
Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Schedule
Next Wednesday
11:30 am–12:00 pm
Wed, August 19th (in 2 weeks)
11:30 am–12:00 pm
Wed, August 26th (in 3 weeks)
11:30 am–12:00 pm
11:30 am–12:00 pm
every week on Wednesday
Location
1116 Scaleybark Road
Collingwood, NC 28209
directions
Contact
(980) 343-6041
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Food pantry (groceries)
St. Mark’s United Methodist Church -Nourish Up - Referral Required
19 reviews
Claimed
1 minute
average wait time

1.42 mi
Info
Update to FEMA Card Program We have received additional FEMA gift cards, and the program will reopen in June for clients with supplemental dietary needs. Reminder that clients may receive one referral per calendar year (Jan–Dec). Referrals must be CALLED in by medical providers ONLY.

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/ Requirements: referral required, appointment required
Requirements
You can visit twice a month
Registration required
Referral Required. Lemontree can provide this referral. Please see the requirements in notes.
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Tue, August 18th (in 2 weeks)
11:00 am–12:00 pm
Tue, September 1st (in 4 weeks)
11:00 am–12:00 pm
Tue, September 15th (next month)
11:00 am–12:00 pm
11:00 am–12:00 pm
every 2 weeks on Tuesday
Location
917 Clanton Road
Clanton Park/Roseland, NC 28217
directions
Contact
(704) 523-7483
https://nourishup.org/pantries/
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Pinewood Elementary
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

1.45 mi
Info
Catherine Essick (980) 343-6041 6/22/2026 10:00:00 AM 7/31/2026 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
11:45 am–12:30 pm
Next Tuesday
8:00 am–8:30 am
8:00 am–8:30 am
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
11:45 am–12:30 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
805 Seneca Place
Madison Park, NC 28210
directions
Contact
(980) 343-6041
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Revolution Park Sports Academy
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

1.96 mi
Info
Catherine Essick (980) 343-6041 6/15/2026 10:00:00 AM 8/7/2026 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–9:45 am
Next Monday
12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Next Tuesday
8:45 am–9:45 am
8:45 am–9:45 am
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
12:00 pm–1:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
1225 Remount Road
Revolution Park, NC 28208
directions
Contact
(980) 343-6041
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Arbor Glen Recreation Center
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

2.03 mi
Info
Catherine Essick (980) 343-6041 6/15/2026 10:00:00 AM 8/7/2026 10:00:00 AM
Requirements
Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Schedule
Next Monday
8:15 am–9:00 am
Next Monday
12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Next Tuesday
8:15 am–9:00 am
8:15 am–9:00 am
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
12:00 pm–1:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
1520 Clanton Road
West Blvd, NC 28217
directions
Contact
(980) 343-6041
Is this your soup kitchen?Claim it!
Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Colonial Village 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.
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.
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 Colonial Village do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.
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.
Any pantries open today?
You can browse these pages for resources in Colonial Village 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 Colonial Village.
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Colonial Village for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 or on WhatsApp between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.
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.
Can I build a weekly food schedule?
Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Colonial Village 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.
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 Colonial Village, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.