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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    J H Gunn Elementary

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.27 mi


    Info

    J.H. Gunn Elementary hosts a USDA-funded free Summer Meals Program site operated by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School Nutrition Services. The site serves free, ready-to-eat meals and snacks to children and teens 18 and under during summer break when school is not in session. No ID, registration, income verification, or proof of address is required to receive a meal.

    • 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

    • Today

      8:45 am–9:15 am

    • Today

      11:45 am–12:30 pm

    • Tomorrow

      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

    Map of J H Gunn Elementary

    Location

    7400 Harrisburg Road

    Charlotte, NC 28215-4312

    directions

    Contact

    (980) 343-6041(Mon–Thu 7am–4pm, Fri 7am–12pm)

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

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

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.09 mi


    Info

    Catherine Essick (980) 343-6041 6/15/2026 10:00:00 AM 8/6/2026 10:00:00 AM

    • Requirements

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

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      7:00 am–7:30 am

    • Today

      12:15 pm–1:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      7:00 am–7:30 am

    • 7:00 am–7:30 am

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    • 12:15 pm–1:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    Contact

  4. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    79 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    2.12 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

    • Today

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Tue, July 14th (next week)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Tue, July 21st (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      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 Orchard Park.

  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)

    14 reviews

    Claimed

    8 minutes

    average wait time

    1.8 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

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      3:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Thu, July 16th (next week)

      3:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Thu, July 23rd (in 2 weeks)

      3:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • 3:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

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

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.8 mi


    Info

    Hickory Grove Recreation Center is a Mecklenburg County park and recreation facility that hosts a USDA Summer Meal Program site sponsored by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Free breakfast and lunch are provided on-site to children and youth ages 18 and under, with no registration, no ID, and no documentation required. The program helps ensure kids stay nourished when school meals are not available.

    • Requirements

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

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      8:30 am–9:00 am

    • Today

      12:00 pm–12:30 pm

    • Tomorrow

      8:30 am–9:00 am

    • 8:30 am–9:00 am

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

    • 12:00 pm–12:30 pm

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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    21 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    3.21 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • Tue, July 14th (next week)

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • Tue, July 21st (in 2 weeks)

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • 9:30 am–11:00 am

      every week on Tuesday

  11. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    22 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    2.98 mi


    Info

    • Closed during federal holidays and inclement weather
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Next Monday

      5:30 pm–7:00 pm

    • Tue, July 14th (next week)

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every week on Tuesday

    • 5:30 pm–7:00 pm

      every week on Monday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    51 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    2.97 mi


    Info

    A community food pantry launched in 2017 by New Hope Baptist Church in partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank of the Metrolina. Each distribution typically provides groceries to meet basic nutritional needs for about 35 to 55 families. Clients form a line outside beginning as early as 8 a.m., with doors opening at 10 a.m. and service continuing on a first come, first serve basis while supplies last. Income verification is required at intake.

    • Requirements

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
      • Proof of household income required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Sat, July 18th (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, August 1st (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, August 15th (next month)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Saturday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

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

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    3.07 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

    • Tomorrow

      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

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

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    3.1 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

    • Today

      8:30 am–9:15 am

    • Today

      12:15 pm–1:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      8:30 am–9:15 am

    • 8:30 am–9:15 am

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

    • 12:15 pm–1:00 pm

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

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Orchard Park 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 Orchard Park 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 Orchard Park that’s open today: J H Gunn Elementary, Independence High, Hickory Grove Baptist Church Food Pantry, Hickory Grove Recreation Center (CMS Summer Meal Program site), Joseph's Food Pantry at Refinery Church, St. John Neumann-, Esperanza Global Academy, New Fellowship Worship Center

  20. Where are you located?

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