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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Charlotte East Language Academy

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.21 mi


    Info

    Cathy Essick (980) 343-6041 7/6/2026 10:00:00 AM 7/30/2026 10:00:00 AM

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      7:30 am–8:00 am

    • Today

      11:30 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      7:30 am–8:00 am

    • 7:30 am–8:00 am

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    • 11:30 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    Map of Charlotte East Language Academy

    Location

    6108 Wilora Lake Road

    Eastland - Wilora Lake, NC 28212

    directions

    Contact

    (980) 343-6041

    https://summermeals4nckids.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    45 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.45 mi


    Info

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Tue, August 25th (in 3 weeks)

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Tue, September 8th (next month)

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • 2:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Tuesday

    • 2:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Tuesday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.59 mi


    Info

    Cathy 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

    • Today

      7:45 am–8:15 am

    • Today

      12:00 pm–12:30 pm

    • Tomorrow

      7:45 am–8:15 am

    • 7:45 am–8:15 am

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

    • 12:00 pm–12:30 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 Eastland.

  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)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    1.93 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

    • Today

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

    • Next Tuesday

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

    • Thu, August 13th (next week)

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

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

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.99 mi


    Info

    Cathy Essick (980) 343-6041 6/22/2026 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

    • Today

      8:00 am–8:30 am

    • Today

      11:30 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    26 reviews

    Unclaimed

    2 minutes

    average wait time

    0.56 mi


    Info

    Call between Sunday and Wednesday and leave your name and phone number on the answering service. A staff member will return your call on Thursday to schedule an appointment for Friday food distribution.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      2:30 pm–4:00 pm

      • Registration required
    • Fri, August 14th (next week)

      2:30 pm–4:00 pm

      • Registration required
    • Fri, August 21st (in 2 weeks)

      2:30 pm–4:00 pm

      • Registration required
    • 2:30 pm–4:00 pm

      every week on Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    29 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    1.82 mi


    Info

    If you'd like to make a request for food, please call (980) 301-5863 on or before Wednesday leaving your name and number to schedule your food pick-up.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, August 13th (next week)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, August 20th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    52 reviews

    Claimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.03 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 Diaper Bank Pantries: Statesville Ave & Eastern Hills The above pantries partner with the NC Diaper Bank and maintain a consistent supply of child and adult diapers. Clients may pick up diapers once per month during pantry hours, with or without a referral, as supplies are available.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials 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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    80 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.69 mi


    Info

    • Closed before, during, and after major holidays
    • There is no appointment for drive thru. But you need an appointment if you are walking in.
    • They only take 25 clients as walk ins.
    • Call 704-531-4000 to confirm if the pantry is open that week

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a week
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Tue, August 18th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Tue, August 25th (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Tuesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    22 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    1.6 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Fresh produce

    Schedule

    • Tue, August 18th (in 2 weeks)

      1:30 pm–2:30 pm

    • Tue, September 1st (in 4 weeks)

      1:30 pm–2:30 pm

    • Tue, September 15th (next month)

      1:30 pm–2:30 pm

    • 1:30 pm–2:30 pm

      every month on the 1st Tuesday

    • 1:30 pm–2:30 pm

      every month on the 3rd Tuesday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Eastland 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 Eastland 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 Eastland that’s open today: Charlotte East Language Academy, Safe Hands Learning Center, Nourish Up Pantry at Galilee Ministries of East Charlotte, Esperanza Global Academy, Sacred Souls United Church of Christ

  20. Where are you located?

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