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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Mission City Church Food Pantry

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    17 minutes

    average wait time

    0.8 mi


    Info

    County Served: Mecklenburg

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Thu, December 5th (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm–1:30 pm

    • Thu, December 19th (in 4 weeks)

      12:00 pm–1:30 pm

    • Thu, January 2nd (in 2 months)

      12:00 pm–1:30 pm

    • 12:00 pm–1:30 pm

      every month on the 1st Thursday

    • 12:00 pm–1:30 pm

      every month on the 3rd Thursday

    Map of Mission City Church Food Pantry

    Location

    608 Valleydale Road

    Coulwood East, NC 28214

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Greater Salem Church - Nourish up

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    45 minutes

    average wait time

    1.15 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://loavesandfishes.org/food-share/ 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 www.loavesandfishes.org under the food pantries tab for a PDF version of our location and hours.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      4:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Next Thursday

      5:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Thu, December 5th (in 2 weeks)

      5:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • 5:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of Greater Salem Church - Nourish up

    Location

    5318 Salem Church Road

    Thomasboro - Hoskins, NC 28216

    directions

    Contact

    (704) 523-4333

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Thrift United Methodist Church

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    1.76 mi


    Info

    Hours: Call (704) 392-9807 before 9:00 AM on Thursday to schedule same day appointment.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      9:30 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, December 5th (in 2 weeks)

      9:30 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, December 12th (in 3 weeks)

      9:30 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:30 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of Thrift United Methodist Church

    Location

    8245 Moores Chapel Road

    Pawtuckett, NC 28214

    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 Homestead.

  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)

    New Outreach Christian Center

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    29 minutes

    average wait time

    2.26 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • No requirements

    Schedule

    • Next Sunday

      1:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Next Thursday

      7:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • Sun, December 1st (in 2 weeks)

      1:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • 7:00 pm–8:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    • 1:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Sunday

    Map of New Outreach Christian Center

    Location

    3900 Gossett Avenue

    Thomasboro - Hoskins, NC 28208

    directions

    Contact

    (704) 398-1777

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Hearts and Hands Food Pantry

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    44 minutes

    average wait time

    2.39 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

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      3:00 pm–5:30 pm

    • Next Thursday

      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)

    RMBC Missions Place Food Pantry Ministry

    9 reviews

    Claimed

    14 minutes

    average wait time

    3 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

    • Next Monday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Thursday

      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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    SNAP/EBT

    Mecklenburg County-SNAP Assistance (Freedom Dr.)

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    25 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    Ways to Apply Applications can be submitted one of several ways:

    Apply online with North Carolina ePASS Apply and submit documents through All Access Point Mail the completed application to 301 Billingsley Road, Charlotte, NC 28211 Drop off a completed application or apply in person at one of our three locations:

    Ella B. Scarborough Community Resource Center - 430 Stitt Road, Charlotte, NC 28213 Valerie C. Woodard Community Resource Center - 3205 Freedom Drive Suite 1000, Charlotte, NC 28208 Wallace H. Kuralt Center - 301 Billingsley Road, Charlotte, NC 28211

    Call 704-336-3000 to complete a telephone application. Benefits cannot be used to purchase items such as detergents, paper products, tobacco products, or alcoholic beverages.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Proof of household income required

    Schedule

    • Today

      8:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      8:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      8:00 am–5:00 pm

    • 8:00 am–5:00 pm

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

    Map of Mecklenburg County-SNAP Assistance (Freedom Dr.)

    Location

    3205 Freedom Drive

    Ashley Park, NC 28208

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Nourish Up Food Lion Feeds Pantry

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    2.65 mi


    Info

    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, December 5th (in 2 weeks)

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Thu, December 19th (in 4 weeks)

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Thu, January 2nd (in 2 months)

      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)

    Mulberry Presbyterian Church

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    57 minutes

    average wait time

    2.66 mi


    Info

    • Food is distributed in the parking lot
    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      2:00 pm–4:30 pm

    • Thu, December 5th (in 2 weeks)

      2:00 pm–4:30 pm

    • Thu, December 12th (in 3 weeks)

      2:00 pm–4:30 pm

    • 2:00 pm–4:30 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of Mulberry Presbyterian Church

    Location

    5600 Tuckaseegee Road

    Toddville Road, NC 28208

    directions

    Contact

    (704) 392-1030

    https://mulberrypc.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    WEST CHARLOTTE REC CENTER

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    3.32 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

    • Next Wednesday

      12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • Wed, December 25th (next month)

      12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • Wed, January 22nd (in 2 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
  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Homestead 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 Homestead 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 Homestead that’s open today: Mecklenburg County-SNAP Assistance (Freedom Dr.)

  20. Where are you located?

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