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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Nourish Up Food Lion Feeds Pantry

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.51 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, February 13th (in 2 weeks)

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Thu, February 27th (in 4 weeks)

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Thu, March 13th (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

    0.42 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, February 26th (in 4 weeks)

      12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • Wed, March 26th (next month)

      12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • Wed, April 23rd (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
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Hearts and Hands Food Pantry

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    44 minutes

    average wait time

    0.88 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

    • Today

      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
  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 University 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)

    New Outreach Christian Center

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    22 minutes

    average wait time

    1.15 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • No requirements

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      1:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Next Thursday

      7:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • Sun, February 9th (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)

    Macedonia Baptist Church

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    27 minutes

    average wait time

    1.11 mi


    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      11:00 am–12:00 pm

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

      11:00 am–12:00 pm

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

      11:00 am–12:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 11:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday, Friday, Tuesday

    Map of Macedonia Baptist Church

    Location

    1401 Hateras Avenue

    Lincoln Heights, NC 28216

    directions

    Contact

    (704) 392-8496

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    RMBC Missions Place Food Pantry Ministry

    10 reviews

    Claimed

    14 minutes

    average wait time

    1.45 mi


    Info

    Please call 704-802-9548 to make an appointment to visit our Pantry, leave a message and your call will be returned within 2 business days.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Thursday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Tue, February 11th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

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

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

    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)

    Clinton Chapel AME Zion Church

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.52 mi


    Info

    A referral is required to receive a week’s worth of groceries from our pantries. For information on how to get a referral click here or call 704-523-4333. For a printable list of pantries click here.

    • Requirements

      • Referral required
      • Inquire about additional food available through TEFAP program; subject to eligibility
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Friday

      11:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Fri, February 14th (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Fri, February 21st (in 3 weeks)

      11:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    Map of Clinton Chapel AME Zion Church

    Location

    1901 Rozzelles Ferry Road

    Smallwood, NC 28208

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Charlotte Berean Seventh Day Adventist Church Community Center

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.55 mi


    • Requirements

      • Bring ID and proof of residence
      • Registration required on site
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      9:00 am–10:00 am

    • Tue, February 11th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–10:00 am

    • Tue, February 18th (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am–10:00 am

    • 9:00 am–10:00 am

      every week on Tuesday

    Map of Charlotte Berean Seventh Day Adventist Church Community Center

    Location

    1801 Double Oaks Road

    Charlotte, NC 28206

    directions
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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Harvest Center

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.63 mi


    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      7:30 am

      • Breakfast
    • Next Tuesday

      11:00 am

      • Lunch
    • Next Wednesday

      7:30 am

      • Breakfast
    • 7:30 am

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday

    • 11:00 am

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday

    Map of Harvest Center

    Location

    1800 Brewton Drive

    Double Oaks, NC 28206

    directions

    Contact

    (704) 333-4280

    www.theharvestcenter.org

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Our Lady of Consolation Food Pantry

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    1.67 mi


    Info

    Small boxes of food, for emergency.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Appointments required
      • Registration required on site
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Friday

      11:30 am–1:00 pm

    • Tue, February 11th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 11:30 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    Map of Our Lady of Consolation Food Pantry

    Location

    1235 Badger Court

    Double Oaks, NC 28206

    directions
  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in University 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.

  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 University Park 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 University Park that’s open today: Hearts and Hands Food Pantry

  20. Where are you located?

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