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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Silver Mount Missionary Baptist Church Food Pantry

    151 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    This church-run food pantry provides free groceries to residents of Mecklenburg County. Households are eligible to receive assistance once per month.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • ID required
      • Drive-thru only
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Tue, April 14th (in 2 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    Map of Silver Mount Missionary Baptist Church Food Pantry

    Location

    501 West Arrowood Road

    Charlotte, NC 28217

    directions

    Contact

    (704) 522-1528

    https://www.facebook.com/smmbc.nc/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    172 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 minute

    average wait time


    Info

    Call (704)529-5888 to make an appointment. No walk-ins will be allowed/accepted.

    • Be sure to call 7045295888 to set up appointments
    • call on weekdays as they are cosed on weekends
    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Toiletries may be available

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      9:00 am–4:45 pm

    • Next Monday

      9:00 am–4:45 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      9:00 am–4:45 pm

    • 9:00 am–4:45 pm

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

    Contact

    (704) 529-5888
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    44 reviews

    Claimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time


    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

      • You can visit once a month
      • Referral Required. Lemontree can provide this referral. Please see the requirements in notes.
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      CLOSED

    • Next Friday

      1:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Fri, April 17th (in 2 weeks)

      1:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • 1:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    Contact

    (704) 523-4333

    https://nourishup.org/pantries/

  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 Charlotte.

  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)

    51 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    Line starts around 8:30am

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am

    • Sat, April 18th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am

    • Sat, May 2nd (in 4 weeks)

      10:00 am

    • 10:00 am

      every month on the 1st Saturday

    • 10:00 am

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    59 reviews

    Claimed

    8 minutes

    average wait time


    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
      • Fresh produce
      • Delivery may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      5:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Tue, April 14th (in 2 weeks)

      5:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Tue, April 21st (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)

    70 reviews

    Unclaimed

    24 minutes

    average wait time


    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
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Tue, April 14th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Tue, April 21st (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)

    47 reviews

    Claimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    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. 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.

    -No disribution on the 4th of July

    • 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 Thursday

      2:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Thu, April 16th (in 2 weeks)

      2:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Thu, April 23rd (in 3 weeks)

      2:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • 2:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Contact

    (704) 537-5101

    https://nourishup.org/pantries/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    24 reviews

    Unclaimed

    3 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    Call between Sun and Wed for an appointment to be set an appointment. Leave a call back number incase there isn't a response.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      3:00 pm

    • Fri, April 10th (next week)

      3:00 pm

    • Fri, April 17th (in 2 weeks)

      3:00 pm

    • 3:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    Contact

    (704) 531-8019

    http://cafm777.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    63 reviews

    Claimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    The Camino pantry will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 25th & Wednesday, Nov. 26th, in addition to the Thanksgiving closures.

    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

      CLOSED

    • Next Tuesday

      3:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      3:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • 3:00 pm–5:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    65 reviews

    Claimed

    average user rating


    Info

    Send email to scfoodpantry26@yahoo.com no later than 3:00 PM on Tuesdays with the number of adults and children in your household. Food will be boxed and ready for pick-up on Wednesday afternoons "BY APPOINTMENT ONLY" between the hours of 1:30-2:30 PM.

    NOTE: Any requests received on Tuesdays after 3:00 PM cannot be processed in time for next day pick-up. You will need to send a new email requesting food for next Wednesday pick-up.

    Schedule

    • Every week on Wednesdays 1:30-2:30 PM
    • Requirements

      • Drive-thru only
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      1:30 pm–2:30 pm

    • Wed, April 15th (in 2 weeks)

      1:30 pm–2:30 pm

    • Wed, April 22nd (in 3 weeks)

      1:30 pm–2:30 pm

    • 1:30 pm–2:30 pm

      every week on Wednesday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Charlotte 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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte that’s open today: Victory Christian Center, St. Giles Presbyterian - Nourish Up - Referral Required, Central Apostolic Faith - Feed my Sheep, Camino Health Center Pantry - Nourish Up - Referral Required

  20. Where are you located?

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