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  1. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    15 reviews

    Claimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.18 mi


    Info

    Hope Street Food Pantry is a community food pantry open to anyone in need. You can receive food from Hope Street once a week. You do not need a referral, appointment, ID or financial documents to receive food.

    Go to hopestreetfoodpantry.com for a list of all the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library branches we serve at every Tuesday 10am-noon. We're also open every Thursday 4-7pm at 4100 Johnston Oehler Road.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Must have telephone number
      • Registration required on site
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      4:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • Thu, October 30th (next week)

      4:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • Thu, November 6th (in 2 weeks)

      4:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • 4:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    3 minutes

    average wait time

    1.82 mi


    Info

    Appointments are available during the week by calling the church office at 704-875-2486.

    • Requirements

      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Sunday

      12:15 pm–1:30 pm

    • Sun, November 2nd (in 2 weeks)

      12:15 pm–1:30 pm

    • Sun, November 9th (in 3 weeks)

      12:15 pm–1:30 pm

    • 12:15 pm–1:30 pm

      every week on Sunday

  4. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    47 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 minute

    average wait time

    5.11 mi


    • Requirements

      • Form needs to be filled out with household size
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers and Clothes upon availability

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      3:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • This Saturday

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • Wed, October 29th (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

    Contact

    (704) 491-7460

    http://upliftmin.org/

  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 Highland Creek.

  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. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    10 reviews

    Claimed

    23 minutes

    average wait time

    5.33 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

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, October 29th (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday, Thursday

    Contact

    (704) 875-1156

    https://nourishup.org/pantries/

  9. Street view

    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    2 reviews

    Claimed

    average user rating

    4.71 mi


    Info

    • Free seated meal each weekday.
    • No qualification required.
    • Note: visitors who arrive between 12:40-1:00 p.m. will receive a to-go meal.
    • After eating lunch, visitors can take home groceries from our Marketplace (subject to availability). **Walk-up grocery shopping is not provided.
    • We share a driveway with New Friendship Presbyterian Church at the intersection of Ramah Church Road & Old Statesville Road. For reference, the church is located across the street from a 7-Eleven gas station.
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–1:00 pm

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

    Contact

    (704) 918-0122

    https://angelsandsparrows.org

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    6.26 mi


    Info

    This summer from 06-17-2025 to 08-08-2025. The supervisor is Janette Kinard (tel: (704) 746-8081). All kids and teens ages 18 and under can eat for free. Some meal sites may ask for registration to receive meals Families can receive $120 in SUN Bucks grocery-buying benefits per eligible school-aged child on a debit-like card to buy nutritious food during the summer at grocery stores, farmers markets and some online retailers. Learn more and find out if your child is eligible at ncdhhs.gov/SUNBucks.

    • Requirements

      • All children under 18 are eligible
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      7:30 am–8:15 pm

    • Today

      12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      7:30 am–8:15 pm

    • 7:30 am–8:15 pm

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

    • 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

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

    Contact

    (704) 597-1122

    https://summermeals4nckids.org/

  11. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    51 reviews

    Claimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    6.56 mi


    Info

    Labor Day Holiday Closure! ALL OPERATIONS INCLUDING PANTRIES, MOBILE PANTRIES AND FOOD PHARMACIES, HOME DELIVERIES, FOOD SHARES, MEALS ON WHEELS DELIVERY, MAIN OFFICE AND WAREHOUSE WILL BE CLOSED Saturday, August 30 through Monday, September 1, 2025 in observance of Labor Day. 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 ▪ 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

    • Today

      3:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • This Friday

      3:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Tue, October 28th (next week)

      3:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • 3:00 pm–5:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Friday

  12. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    15 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    6.75 mi


    Info

    This ministry has a group of families who have come to count on us to get them thru hard times and are so appreciative of the help.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Friday

      6:00 pm–7:30 pm

    • Fri, October 31st (next week)

      6:00 pm–7:30 pm

    • Fri, November 7th (in 2 weeks)

      6:00 pm–7:30 pm

    • 6:00 pm–7:30 pm

      every week on Friday

    Contact

    (704) 399-1684

  13. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    17 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    7.29 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Client can visit: Once a week

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–3:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      9:00 am–3:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    • 9:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    Contact

    (980) 415-8113

    www.championhouseofcare.org

  14. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Highland Creek 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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 Highland Creek do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

  17. 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.

  18. 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 Highland Creek that’s open today: Angels & Sparrows Community Table, Derita Presbyterian Church, Camino Health Center Pantry - Nourish Up - Referral Required, Champion House Of Care

  19. Where are you located?

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