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    Food pantry (groceries)

    First Presbyterian Church - Nourish Up

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    0.14 mi


    Info

    First Presbyterian Church will change their hours to 9:00 am to 11:00 am on Wednesday November 27, 2024. "THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY CLOSURE! ALL OPERATIONS INCLUDING PANTRIES, MOBILE PANTRIES AND FOOD PHARMACIES, HOME DELIVERIES, FOOD SHARES, MEALS ON WHEELS DELIVERY, MAIN OFFICE AND WAREHOUSE WILL BE CLOSED Thursday November 28, 2024 through Sunday December 1, 2024 in observance of Thanksgiving!" 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

    • Today

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      CLOSED

    • 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    • 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every week on Friday

    Map of First Presbyterian Church - Nourish Up

    Location

    200 West Trade Street

    Charlotte center city, NC 28202

    directions

    Contact

    (704) 332-5123

    https://nourishup.org/pantries/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.78 mi


    Info

    Serve clients once a month. Provides walk-in assistance on a first-come, first-served basis during normal operating hours.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Thursday

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Tue, December 3rd (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte

    Location

    1123 South Church Street

    Charlotte, NC 28203

    directions

    Contact

    (704) 370-3262

    http://ccdoc.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.85 mi


    Info

    Counties Served: North Carolina - Anson, Burke, Cabarrus, Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Montgomery, Rowan, Rutherford, Stanly, Union; South Carolina - Lancaster, York, Spartanburg, Union.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      7:30 am–4:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      7:30 am–4:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      7:30 am–4:00 pm

    • 7:30 am–4:00 pm

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

    Map of Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina

    Location

    500 Spratt Street

    Lockwood, NC 28206

    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 Uptown.

  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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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Other

    Urban Ministry Center/Roof Above

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.69 mi


    Info

    Basic services: showers, laundry, restrooms, device charging, phone, fax, and mail On-site nurse, prescription assistance, over-the-counter medications Help with obtaining ID, bus passes (for verified work/medical appointment), and more Connections to community resources First step to emergency shelter and housing

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      Other: 8:30 am–1:30 pm

      • Registration required on site
    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:15 am–12:15 pm

      • Lunch
    • Next Monday

      Other: 8:30 am–1:30 pm

      • Registration required on site
    • Other: 8:30 am–1:30 pm

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

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:15 am–12:15 pm

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

    Map of Urban Ministry Center/Roof Above

    Location

    945 North College Street

    Lockwood, NC 28206

    directions

    Contact

    (704) 347-0278

    urbanministrycenter.org

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Greater Mt. Moriah Primitive Baptist Church

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.53 mi


    Info

    Providing Carryout meals only Every SECOND & FORTH Sunday in our Family Life Center Starting @ 12:30 PM UNTIL 2:00 PM While supply last

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      4:00 pm

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

      4:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Wed, December 4th (in 2 weeks)

      4:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 4:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday, Thursday

    Map of Greater Mt. Moriah Primitive Baptist Church

    Location

    727 West Trade Street

    Charlotte center city, NC 28202

    directions

    Contact

    (704) 376-8806

    https://www.mountmoriahpb.org/

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

    Ascension Lutheran Church -Nourish Up

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    6 minutes

    average wait time

    1.3 mi


    Info

    "THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY CLOSURE! ALL OPERATIONS INCLUDING PANTRIES, MOBILE PANTRIES AND FOOD PHARMACIES, HOME DELIVERIES, FOOD SHARES, MEALS ON WHEELS DELIVERY, MAIN OFFICE AND WAREHOUSE WILL BE CLOSED Thursday November 28, 2024 through Sunday December 1, 2024 in observance of Thanksgiving!" 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

    Schedule

    • Today

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

      • Open to all
    • Next Monday

      Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:30 pm

    • Fri, November 29th (next week)

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

      • Open to all
    • Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:30 pm

      every week on Monday

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

      every week on Friday

    Map of Ascension Lutheran Church -Nourish Up

    Location

    1225 East Morehead Street

    Charlotte, NC 28204

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Salvation Army

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.93 mi


    Info

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      7:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      7:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      7:00 am–5:00 pm

    • 7:00 am–5:00 pm

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

    Map of Salvation Army

    Location

    534 Spratt Street

    Lockwood, NC 28206

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Queen City Nerve

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.98 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      Eat, Gay, Love 2024: Thanksgiving Dinner: 2:00 pm–5:00 pm

      • Pre-registration required
      • Focuses on LGTB community

      Our sixth annual inclusive Thanksgiving dinner keeps the same mission: Spread love and food to our underserved members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

      Queen City Nerve and Brian DuBois are partnering with Resident Culture Brewing to host a free dinner on Thanksgiving day for anyone in search of community care. Unfortunately, members of the LGBTQIA+ community are often excluded from family functions during the holidays and we work together to offer a safe space for enjoyment.

      REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eat-gay-love-2024-6-years-of-spreading-love-in-the-community-tickets-1029079784337?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

    Map of Queen City Nerve

    Location

    332 West Bland Street

    Charlotte, NC 28203

    directions

    Contact

    (704) 817-8996

    https://qcnerve.com/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Clinton Chapel AME Zion Church

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.45 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

    • Today

      11:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Fri, November 29th (next week)

      11:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Fri, December 6th (in 2 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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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Ascension Lutheran Soup Kitchen

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.3 mi


    Info

    Need appointment from website.

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      11:00 am–12:30 pm

    • Tue, December 3rd (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am–12:30 pm

    • Tue, December 10th (in 3 weeks)

      11:00 am–12:30 pm

    • 11:00 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    Map of Ascension Lutheran Soup Kitchen

    Location

    1225 East Morehead Street

    Charlotte, NC 28204

    directions
  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Uptown 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 Uptown 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 Uptown that’s open today: First Presbyterian Church - Nourish Up, Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina, Urban Ministry Center/Roof Above, Ascension Lutheran Church -Nourish Up, Salvation Army, Clinton Chapel AME Zion Church

  20. Where are you located?

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