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: HIGHLAND RENAISSANCE ACADEMY-1 , Sugar Creek Charter School , Shamrock Gardens Elementary , Masjid Ash-Shaheed (CMS Summer Meal Program Site) , Urban Ministry Center/Roof Above

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
10 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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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
HIGHLAND RENAISSANCE ACADEMY-1
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.66 mi
Info
Catherine Essick (980) 343-6041 6/22/2026 10:00:00 AM 7/31/2026 10:00:00 AM
Requirements
Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Schedule
Today
8:00 am–9:00 am
Today
11:45 am–12:30 pm
Next Monday
8:00 am–9:00 am
8:00 am–9:00 am
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
11:45 am–12:30 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
125 West Craighead Road
Sugar Creek, NC 28206
directions
Contact
(980) 343-6041
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Sugar Creek Charter School
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.85 mi
Info
Sugar Creek Charter School operates as a free summer meal site, serving nutritious breakfast and lunch to children when school is out. Hosted through the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School Nutrition Services summer program, the site welcomes all kids and teens ages 18 and younger with no paperwork or sign-up needed. Families can simply stop in to enjoy ready-to-eat meals in a familiar school setting.
Requirements
All children under 18 are eligible
Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Schedule
Open now!
7:30 am–8:00 am
Today
11:30 am–12:00 pm
Next Monday
7:30 am–8:00 am
7:30 am–8:00 am
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
11:30 am–12:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
4101 North Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC 28206
directions
Contact
(980) 343-6041
http://www.thesugarcreek.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)
Nourish UP @ Care Ring - Referral Required
9 reviews
Claimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.57 mi
Info
Update to FEMA Card Program We have received additional FEMA gift cards, and the program will reopen in June for clients with supplemental dietary needs. Reminder that clients may receive one referral per calendar year (Jan–Dec). Referrals must be CALLED in by medical providers ONLY.

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, September 8th (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
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
29 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.62 mi
Info
Faith CME Church offers food to help meet the nutritional needs of the community. The pantry operates as a drive-thru and is open to anyone in need.
Requirements
Drive-thru only
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Next Wednesday
5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Wed, September 9th (in 2 weeks)
5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Wed, September 16th (in 3 weeks)
5:00 pm–6:00 pm
5:00 pm–6:00 pm
every week on Wednesday
Location
457 Wellingford Street
Charlotte, NC 28213
directions
Contact
(704) 597-8249
https://faithcmechurch.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Garinger High School - The Bulb
10 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.42 mi
Info
The Bulb Gallery's Garinger High School market is a student-led mobile farmers market where Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Career and Technical Education interns help distribute fresh produce rescued from grocery partners and donated by local farms. Guests can choose the produce they want, no questions asked, and the market is barrier-free with no ID, registration, referral, or payment required.
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, September 16th (in 3 weeks)
10:45 am–11:45 am @ Garinger High School
Wed, October 7th (in 2 months)
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/marketsites
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Shamrock Gardens Elementary
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

1.34 mi
Info
Free hot breakfast and lunch are served to all children and teens 18 and under through Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools' participation in the USDA Seamless Summer Option. The program is run by CMS School Nutrition Services at this school site during summer break when school meals are not otherwise available. No registration, income proof, or other documentation is required to receive a meal. Children must eat their meals on site.
Requirements
All children under 18 are eligible
Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Schedule
Today
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–8:30 am
Today
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–12:30 pm
Next Monday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–8:30 am
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–12:30 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–8:30 am
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
3301 Country Club Drive
Country Club Heights, NC 28205
directions
Contact
(980) 343-6041
https://www.cmsk12.org/operations/school-nutrition-services/summer-meals
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Food pantry (groceries)
Saint Paul Baptist Church Food Pantry
4 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

1.33 mi
Info
St. Paul Emergency Food Pantry provides nutritional groceries and basic household items to families experiencing financial hardship in the Charlotte community, serving as a practical outreach ministry of St. Paul Baptist Church.
Requirements
ID required
Proof of address required
Proof of household income required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Diapers/baby essentials may be available
Schedule
Wed, September 9th (in 2 weeks)
8:00 am–12:00 pm
Wed, October 14th (in 2 months)
8:00 am–12:00 pm
November 11th is Veterans Day
The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
Wed, November 11th (in 3 months)
8:00 am–12:00 pm
8:00 am–12:00 pm
every month on the 2nd Wednesday
Location
1401 Allen Street
Charlotte, NC 28205
directions
Contact
(704) 334-5309(Mon–Thu 9am–5pm)
http://www.spbcnc.org/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Masjid Ash-Shaheed (CMS Summer Meal Program Site)
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

1.37 mi
Info
A free community meal program for children and youth, hosted at the Masjid Ash-Shaheed community center as part of the USDA Summer Food Service Program in partnership with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. The welcoming environment invites neighborhood kids to gather for a shared lunchtime meal in a family-friendly setting.
Requirements
All children under 18 are eligible
Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Schedule
Today
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:45 am–12:30 pm
Next Monday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:45 am–12:30 pm
Next Tuesday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:45 am–12:30 pm
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:45 am–12:30 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
400 West Sugar Creek Road
Charlotte, NC 28213
directions
Contact
(980) 343-6041(Mon–Thu 7am–5pm, Fri 7am–12pm)
https://masjidashshaheed.org/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Urban Ministry Center/Roof Above
7 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

1.82 mi
Info
Roof Above’s Day Services Center offers daily lunch and a hub for basic needs and connections to resources, including showers, laundry, restrooms, device charging, phone, fax, and mail, on‑site nursing and medication support, help obtaining IDs and bus passes, and connections to shelter and housing.
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Schedule
Today
8:30 am–1:00 pm
Today
11:15 am–12:15 pm
Today
1:30 pm–4:00 pm
11:15 am–12:15 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
8:30 am–1:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
1:30 pm–4:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
9:00 am–12:30 pm
every week on Saturday, Sunday
Location
945 North College Street
Lockwood, NC 28206
directions
Contact
(704) 347-0278
https://www.roofabove.org/get-help/
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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: HIGHLAND RENAISSANCE ACADEMY-1, Sugar Creek Charter School, Shamrock Gardens Elementary, Masjid Ash-Shaheed (CMS Summer Meal Program Site), Urban Ministry Center/Roof Above
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.