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    Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Oak Grove UMC

    17 reviews

    Unclaimed

    25 minutes

    average wait time

    0.28 mi


    • Requirements

      • Photo ID and proof of address is required for adults 18+
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–1:30 pm

      • Hands out sandwiches
    • Tomorrow

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–1:30 pm

      • Hands out sandwiches
    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–1:30 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of Oak Grove UMC

    Location

    6440 Old Statesville Road

    Nevin Community, NC 28269

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Statesville Ave. Presbyterian Church - Nourish Up

    15 reviews

    Unclaimed

    8 minutes

    average wait time

    1.77 mi


    Info

    Christmas Holiday Closure 2024! ALL OPERATIONS INCLUDING PANTRIES, MOBILE PANTRIES AND FOOD PHARMACIES, HOME DELIVERIES, FOOD SHARES, MEALS ON WHEELS DELIVERY, MAIN OFFICE AND WAREHOUSE WILL BE CLOSED Wednesday December 25, 2024 and Thursday December 26, 2024 in observance of Christmas! 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. -No disribution on the 4th of July 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
      • Provide prepacked bags or boxes of food

    Schedule

    • Today

      CLOSED

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    • 4:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday

    Map of Statesville Ave. Presbyterian Church - Nourish Up

    Location

    3435 Nevin Road

    Nevin Community, NC 28269

    directions

    Contact

    (704) 523-4333

    https://nourishup.org/pantries/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Trinity United Methodist Church

    11 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    1.89 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, January 3rd (next week)

      6:00 pm–7:30 pm

    • Fri, January 10th (in 2 weeks)

      6:00 pm–7:30 pm

    • 6:00 pm–7:30 pm

      every week on Friday

    Map of Trinity United Methodist Church

    Location

    6230 Beatties Ford Road

    Beatties Ford / Trinity, NC 28216

    directions

    Contact

    (704) 399-1684

  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 Crater 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)

    RMBC Missions Place Food Pantry Ministry

    9 reviews

    Claimed

    14 minutes

    average wait time

    2.24 mi


    Info

    Must have an appointment. Call (704) 802-9548 to make an appointment. 3713 Beatties Ford Rd, Charlotte NC 28216

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Must be income-eligible
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      3:00 pm–5:30 pm

    • Next Monday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Also open by appointment: Contact M-F 9am-5pm

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

    • 3:00 pm–5:30 pm

      every week on Thursday

    • 3:00 pm–5:30 pm

    Map of RMBC Missions Place Food Pantry Ministry

    Location

    3715 Beatties Ford Road

    Missions Place

    Firestone - Garden Park, NC 28216

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Kings Church Inc. Outreach

    10 reviews

    Unclaimed

    9 minutes

    average wait time

    2.39 mi


    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Line starts at 10am in the morning

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      12:00 pm

    • Sat, January 4th (next week)

      12:00 pm

    • Sat, January 11th (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    Map of Kings Church Inc. Outreach

    Location

    7003 Beatties Ford Road

    Sunset Road, NC 28216

    directions

    Contact

    (704) 858-7460

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Hearts and Hands Food Pantry

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    44 minutes

    average wait time

    3.23 mi


    Info

    Hearts and Hands Food Pantry is a full choice food pantry that offers fresh and nonperishablel groceries, personal care items and pet foods BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Appointments can be made from our website. We do not require referrals but welcome them. We offer two services, PICKUP and DELIVERY. PICKUP has less regulations than DELIVERY which is more stringent.

    For PICKUP, an appointment must be made, the client must bring a photo ID (open to all not just US citizens) and a piece of mail as proof of address. For DELIVERY, client must meet 2 of our eligibility requirements and submit a photo ID and a verification document for their eligibility (for example: Disability benefits cover letter, doctor's note, etc). This information can be found in detail on our service pages through our website.

    NOTE: When seeking an appointment through our website, please read everything carefully and understand it.

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • Appointments required
      • A photo ID is required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Delivery may be available
      • Pet food upon availability

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      12:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      3:00 pm–5:30 pm

    • Thu, January 2nd (next week)

      12:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • 3:00 pm–5:30 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 12:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every 2 weeks on Saturday

    Map of Hearts and Hands Food Pantry

    Location

    4040 Chesapeake Drive

    Thomasboro - Hoskins, NC 28216

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Nourish Up Food Lion Feeds Pantry

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    3.4 mi


    Info

    Christmas Holiday Closure 2024! ALL OPERATIONS INCLUDING PANTRIES, MOBILE PANTRIES AND FOOD PHARMACIES, HOME DELIVERIES, FOOD SHARES, MEALS ON WHEELS DELIVERY, MAIN OFFICE AND WAREHOUSE WILL BE CLOSED Wednesday December 25, 2024 and Thursday December 26, 2024 in observance of Christmas! 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/ 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

    • Thu, January 2nd (next week)

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Thu, January 16th (in 3 weeks)

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Thu, January 30th (next month)

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every 2 weeks on Thursday

    Map of Nourish Up Food Lion Feeds Pantry

    Location

    901 Carrier Drive

    Thomasboro - Hoskins, NC 28216

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    WEST CHARLOTTE REC CENTER

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    3.11 mi


    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month
    • Info

      • Open to all

    Schedule

    • Wed, January 22nd (in 4 weeks)

      12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • Wed, February 26th (in 2 months)

      12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • Wed, March 26th (in 3 months)

      12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Wednesday

    Map of WEST CHARLOTTE REC CENTER

    Location

    2401 Kendall Drive

    University Park, NC 28216

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Mayfield Memorial Missionary Baptist Church - Nourish Up

    10 reviews

    Unclaimed

    9 minutes

    average wait time

    3.53 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

    • Next Tuesday

      11:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, January 14th (in 3 weeks)

      11:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, January 28th (next month)

      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
  14. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Crater 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.

  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 Crater Park 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 Crater Park that’s open today: Oak Grove UMC, Statesville Ave. Presbyterian Church - Nourish Up

  19. Where are you located?

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