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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

Charles H. Parker Academic Center

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Charles H. Parker Academic Center hosts a free USDA Seamless Summer Option meal site run by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School Nutrition Services. The program provides nutritious, ready-to-eat breakfast and lunch to children and teens ages 18 and younger during summer break. No registration, no sign-up, and no proof of income or identification are needed. Guests check in at the school front office when they arrive, and children eat their meals together on-site in the school cafeteria. This is one of dozens of free summer meal sites the district operates across Mecklenburg County to make sure kids have access to good food while school is out.

  • Requirements

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

  • Offerings

    • Prepared Meals

Schedule

  • Open now!

    11:00 am–1:00 pm

  • Tomorrow

    8:00 am–9:00 am

  • Tomorrow

    11:00 am–1:00 pm

  • 8:00 am–9:00 am

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

  • 11:00 am–1:00 pm

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

Map of Charles H. Parker Academic Center

Location

1546 Walton Road

Charlotte, NC 28208

directions

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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How do I get food?

You can receive food by visiting Charles H. Parker Academic Center, open for the next 1 hour. Make sure to check each resource to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements–Charles H. Parker Academic Center requires: All children under 18 are eligible, Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger.

Can someone deliver the food to my house?

Delivery services are very limited and are usually reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we can help you find options in your area.

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?

No appointment needed! Just show up to Charles H. Parker Academic Center during operating hours — no pre-registration required.

What kind of food do they have?

Soup kitchens like Charles H. Parker Academic Center 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.

Is Charles H. Parker Academic Center open today?

Charles H. Parker Academic Center is open today 11:00 AM-1:00 PM!

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office for in-person visits. Charles H. Parker Academic Center is located at 1546 Walton Road!

Can I get a reminder before my visit?

Yes! Tap the "Remind me" bell above to get 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 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 near you, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.