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Find Free Food In University CityLemontree is here to help you find the best food pantry near you. Food pantries and food banks are a great place to find groceries if you need some help. Many of these locations can help you find food as quickly as today. Whether it’s a church around the corner or a mobile food pantry, the places below should help. In addition, you should consider applying for SNAP (food stamps) if you don’t already get government assistance.
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Uplift Christian Ministries

    average user rating

    0.52 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers and Clothes upon availability

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      3:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • This Saturday

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • Wed, June 12th (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

    Map of Uplift Christian Ministries

    Location

    9100 Olmsted Drive

    University City North, NC 28262

    directions

    Contact

    (704) 491-7460

    http://upliftmin.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Camino Health Center Pantry - Nourish Up

    8 minutes

    average wait time

    2.05 mi


    Info

    Announcing the new name for "Loaves & Fishes": "Nourish", same mission, new name. This is an emergency food pantry that requires a referral and an appointment. To have access to any of their pop-ups, you don't need a referral, ID or financial documents, but pre-registration is required to ensure there is enough food. You can find their upcoming pop-ups and register here: https://nourishup.org/foodshare/ 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.

    Visit our website at https://nourishup.org/pantries/ under the food pantries tab for a PDF version of our location and hours.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Tuesday

      3:30 pm–5:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      3:30 pm–5:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      3:30 pm–5:00 pm

    • 3:30 pm–5:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    Map of Camino Health Center Pantry - Nourish Up

    Location

    201 Stetson Drive

    Mineral Springs / Rumple Road, NC 28262

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Haven's Closet - Blue Haven

    no ratings yet

    1.17 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    Map of Haven's Closet - Blue Haven

    Location

    1909 J N Pease Place

    Charlotte, NC 28262

    directions
  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 University City.

  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)

    Grace AME Zion Church - Food Pantry

    no ratings yet

    2.73 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, June 15th (next week)

      6:48 pm

    • Sat, July 20th (next month)

      6:48 pm

    • Sat, August 17th (in 2 months)

      6:48 pm

    • every month on the 3rd Saturday

    Map of Grace AME Zion Church - Food Pantry

    Location

    3722 David Cox Road

    Prosperity Church Road, NC 28269

    directions

    Contact

    (704) 494-8629

    http://graceamezion.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    HOPE STREET FOOD PANTRY

    37 minutes

    average wait time

    3.57 mi


    Info

    https://www.facebook.com/HopeChurchCharlotte/

    Hope Street Food Pantry is a Department of Hope Church that runs errands

    weekly to families in this community.

    No appointments required

    Nearest bus stop 15 minutes walk:

    Benfield Road and Prosperity Park Avenue Bus Stop s.59

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      4:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • Tue, June 11th (next week)

      10:30 am–11:30 am

    • Thu, June 13th (next week)

      4:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • 4:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    • 10:30 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 2nd Tuesday

    • 10:30 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 4th Tuesday

    Map of HOPE STREET FOOD PANTRY

    Location

    4100 Johnston Oehler Road

    Highland Creek, NC 28269

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Harbor Baptist

    22 minutes

    average wait time

    3.83 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Those in need should contact the food pantry to fill out the appropriate paperwork needed to receive food provided by the federal and state.

    Schedule

    • This Friday

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

      • Appointments required
    • Fri, June 14th (next week)

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

      • Appointments required
    • Fri, June 21st (in 2 weeks)

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

      • Appointments required
    • 2:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    Map of Harbor Baptist

    Location

    5801 Old Concord Road

    Eastway, NC 28213

    directions

    Contact

    (704) 596-2992

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Mayfield Memorial Missionary Baptist Church - Nourish Up

    12 minutes

    average wait time

    4.09 mi


    Info

    Announcing the new name for "Loaves & Fishes": "Nourish", same mission, new name. This is an emergency food pantry that requires a referral and an appointment. To have access to any of their pop-ups, you don't need a referral, ID or financial documents, but pre-registration is required to ensure there is enough food. You can find their upcoming pop-ups and register here: https://nourishup.org/foodshare/ 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.

    Visit our website at https://nourishup.org/pantries/ under the food pantries tab for a PDF version of our location and hours.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Tuesday

      11:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, June 18th (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, July 2nd (in 4 weeks)

      11:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–12:00 pm

      every 2 weeks on Tuesday

    Map of Mayfield Memorial Missionary Baptist Church - Nourish Up

    Location

    700 West Sugar Creek Road

    Hidden Valley, NC 28213

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    University Soup Kitchen and Mobile Pantry

    no ratings yet

    3.82 mi


    Info

    Mobile Food Bank: Serve all zip codes in Charlotte County or Counties Served: Mecklenburg

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      6:12 am

      • Appointments required
    • This Tuesday

      6:11 am

      • Appointments required
    • This Wednesday

      6:11 am

      • Appointments required
    • every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    Map of University Soup Kitchen and Mobile Pantry

    Location

    5736 North Tryon Street

    Eastway, NC 28213

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Faith CME Church

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    4.1 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      5:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Wed, June 12th (next week)

      5:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Wed, June 19th (in 2 weeks)

      5:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • 5:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of Faith CME Church

    Location

    457 Wellingford Street

    Hidden Valley, NC 28213

    directions

    Contact

    (704) 597-8249

  14. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in University City 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 University City 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?

    You can browse these pages for resources in University City 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 University City.

  19. Where are you located?

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