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.

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 NoDa.

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?

Every location is different! Some places in NoDa 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.

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.

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 NoDa do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

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 NoDa that’s open today: First Presbyterian Church - Nourish Up - Referral Required

Where are you located?

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

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.

Can I build a weekly food schedule?

Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in NoDa 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 in NoDa, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.

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Food pantry (groceries)
Hearts United for Good
14 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.4 mi
Info
Offers groceries, hygiene kits, and diapers. To make a food pantry appointment booking, please visit www.hugclt.org/book-online. Registration on website is required.
Requirements
Registration required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Client choice pantry
Toiletries may be available
Diapers/baby essentials may be available
Schedule
Next Tuesday
Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
Appointment required
Fresh produce
Next Tuesday
Food pantry (groceries): 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
Appointment required
Fresh produce
Next Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
Appointment required
Fresh produce
Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
every week on Tuesday
Food pantry (groceries): 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
every week on Tuesday
Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
every week on Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
every week on Thursday
Food pantry (groceries): 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
every week on Thursday
Location
1124 Central Ave
Charlotte, NC 28204
directions
Contact
(704) 870-4901(Tue 12pm–3pm, Tue 4pm–7pm, Wed–Thu 12pm–3pm, Thu 4pm–7pm)
https://www.hugclt.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Nourish UP @ Care Ring - Referral Required
13 reviews
Claimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.57 mi
Info
Lemontree can provide the required referral for this pantry. Please reach out to our helpline for help getting a referral for a Nourish Up pantry. Nourish Up also runs pop-up food shares, where no referral, ID or financial documents are required. Pre-registration is required for these pop-ups. Follow this link to see locations and register: https://nourishup.org/foodshare/ Website: https://nourishup.org/pantries/ Requirements: referral required, appointment required
Requirements
Referral Required. Lemontree can provide this referral. Please see the requirements in notes.
Offerings
Free Groceries
Client choice pantry
Schedule
Next Tuesday
9:00 am–11:30 am
Next Thursday
2:00 pm–4:30 pm
Tue, November 24th (in 2 weeks)
9:00 am–11:30 am
9:00 am–11:30 am
every week on Tuesday
2:00 pm–4:30 pm
every week on Thursday
1:30 pm–4:00 pm
every 2 weeks on Wednesday
Location
1514 North Graham Street
Charlotte, NC 28206
directions
Contact
(704) 523-4333
https://nourishup.org/pantry/care-ring-pantry/2025-03-25/
Food pantry (groceries)
Faith CME Church
32 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.62 mi
Info
Faith CME Church provides community food assistance to help neighbors meet their nutritional needs.
Requirements
Drive-thru only
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Next Wednesday
4:00 pm–5:00 pm @ Faith CME Church
Wed, November 25th (in 2 weeks)
4:00 pm–5:00 pm @ Faith CME Church
Wed, December 2nd (in 3 weeks)
4:00 pm–5:00 pm @ Faith CME Church
4:00 pm–5:00 pm
every week on Wednesday
Location
457 Wellingford Street
Charlotte, NC 28213
directions
Contact
(704) 597-8249
https://faithcmechurch.org/
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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.
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 NoDa.
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!
Food pantry (groceries)
Garinger High School - The Bulb
12 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.42 mi
Info
The Bulb is a direct-service nonprofit operating community-led mobile farmers markets in underserved Charlotte communities to improve equitable access to food.
Requirements
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Community services
Offerings
Free Groceries
Fresh produce
Schedule
Next Wednesday
10:45 am–11:45 am @ Garinger High School
Wed, December 2nd (in 3 weeks)
10:45 am–11:45 am @ Garinger High School
Wed, December 16th (next month)
10:45 am–11:45 am @ Garinger High School
10:45 am–11:45 am
every month on the 1st Wednesday
10:45 am–11:45 am
every month on the 3rd Wednesday
Location
2586 Elkwood Circle
Charlotte, NC 28205
directions
Contact
(651) 491-4862
https://www.thebulbgallery.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Nourish Up Pantry at Galilee Ministries of East Charlotte
5 reviews
Claimed
15 minutes
average wait time

2.44 mi
Info
A Nourish Up community food-access resource serving neighbors in Mecklenburg County who need food assistance.
Requirements
You can visit 12 times a year
Call in advance for services
Referral Required. Lemontree can provide this referral. Please see the requirements in notes.
Offerings
Free Groceries
Client choice pantry
Fresh produce
Schedule
Next Tuesday
Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
Appointment required
Next Thursday
Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm
Appointment required
Tue, November 24th (in 2 weeks)
Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
Appointment required
Thu, November 26th (in 2 weeks)
CLOSED
Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
every week on Tuesday
Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm
every week on Thursday
Location
3601 Central Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28205
directions
Contact
(704) 523-4333
https://nourishup.org/venue/galilee-ministries-of-east-charlotte/
Food pantry (groceries)
Champion House of Care Project One Food Pantry
102 reviews
Claimed
10 minutes
average wait time

2.3 mi
Info
Please park, have your phone available to receive your food box.
Requirements
You can visit once every 7 days
Offerings
Free Groceries
Other social services available
Fresh produce
Clothing may be available
Schedule
Next Monday
9:30 am–11:00 am
Next Monday
1:00 pm–3:00 pm
Next Tuesday
11:00 am–2:00 pm
9:30 am–11:00 am
every week on Monday
1:00 pm–3:00 pm
every week on Monday
11:00 am–2:00 pm
every week on Tuesday
1:00 pm–3:00 pm
every week on Wednesday
1:30 pm–2:30 pm
every week on Thursday
2:00 pm–3:00 pm
every week on Friday
Location
2230 West Sugar Creek Road
Charlotte, NC 28262
directions
Contact
(980) 415-8113
https://www.championhouseofcareprojectone.org/food-pantry.html
Food pantry (groceries)
First Presbyterian Church - Nourish Up - Referral Required
16 reviews
Claimed
average user rating

2.47 mi
Info
At this Nourish Up food pantry location, neighbors facing food insecurity pick up a week's worth of nutritionally balanced groceries and, because this is a client-choice pantry, can select items that best fit their household.

Clients who do not have a referral from a clergy member, medical provider, school counselor, or government human-services agency can ask Lemontree to provide one.
Requirements
You can visit 12 times a year
Call in advance for services
Registration required
Referral Required. Lemontree can provide this referral. Please see the requirements in notes.
Offerings
Free Groceries
Client choice pantry
Fresh produce
Schedule
Today
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Appointment required
Next Wednesday
1:00 pm–3:00 pm
Appointment required
Next Friday
1:00 pm–3:00 pm @ First Presbyterian Church
Appointment required
1:00 pm–3:00 pm
every week on Wednesday, Friday
10:00 am–12:00 pm
every month on the 2nd Saturday
10:00 am–12:00 pm
every month on the 3rd Saturday
10:00 am–12:00 pm
every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
200 West Trade Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
directions
Contact
(704) 523-4333(Mon–Fri 9am–5pm)
https://nourishup.org/pantries/
Food pantry (groceries)
Our Lady of Consolation Food Pantry
4 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.81 mi
Info
Small boxes of food, for emergency.

On-site registration required
Requirements
You can visit once a month
ID required
Registration required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Next Tuesday
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Appointment required
Next Friday
11:30 am–1:00 pm
Appointment required
Tue, November 24th (in 2 weeks)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Appointment required
10:00 am–12:00 pm
every week on Tuesday
11:30 am–1:00 pm
every week on Friday
Location
1235 Badger Court
Double Oaks, NC 28206
directions
Contact
(704) 817-8813
http://www.ourladyofconsolation.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Shamrock - The Bulb
16 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.82 mi
Info
The Bulb brings barrier-free mobile farmers markets to neighborhoods across Charlotte all year long. No sign-up. No ID. No cost. Just fresh food for all, shared with dignity-no questions asked. Each week, we host outdoor markets full of fresh, nutritious, and absolutely delicious produce. You'll find a rotating mix of seasonal fruits, veggies, herbs, and more. -When you visit, we may ask a few brief (and totally optional) questions. This helps us make sure we bring enough food for everyone and it supports the funding that keeps our markets running strong. Your personal information is never shared and will never be used in any way that identifies you. Our team is here to welcome you, answer questions, and help you shop with ease. Questions? Contact us.
Offerings
Free Groceries
Fresh produce
Schedule
Next Thursday
3:00 pm–4:00 pm
Thu, December 3rd (in 3 weeks)
3:00 pm–4:00 pm
Thu, December 17th (next month)
3:00 pm–4:00 pm
3:00 pm–4:00 pm
every month on the 1st Thursday
3:00 pm–4:00 pm
every month on the 3rd Thursday
Location
3779 Michigan Avenue
Shannon Park, NC 28215
directions
Contact
https://www.thebulbgallery.org/marketsites
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Food pantry (groceries)
Charlotte Berean Seventh Day Adventist Church Community Center
8 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

2.13 mi
Info
On-site registration required
Requirements
ID required
Registration required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Next Tuesday
9:00 am–10:00 am
Tue, November 24th (in 2 weeks)
9:00 am–10:00 am
Tue, December 1st (in 3 weeks)
9:00 am–10:00 am
9:00 am–10:00 am
every week on Tuesday
Location
1801 Double Oaks Road
Charlotte, NC 28206
directions
Contact
(704) 377-6313
https://www.cbsdac.org/ministries/community-service
Is this your food pantry?Claim it!
Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in NoDa 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.
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.
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 NoDa do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.
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.
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 NoDa that’s open today: First Presbyterian Church - Nourish Up - Referral Required
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in NoDa for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 or on WhatsApp between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.
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.
Can I build a weekly food schedule?
Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in NoDa 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 in NoDa, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.