Local food banks, free pantries and resources in the Charlotte area for families in need

March 15, 2020

With the Covid-19 pandemic causing drastic preventative measures across the world, and governor Roy Cooper recently issuing an executive order to halt mass gatherings of over 100 people in North Carolina, many small businesses and families will see their incomes deteriorate.

North Carolina offers several food banks and free pantries that assist during these trying times. Many food banks also partner with churches, soup kitchens and shelters throughout the state. Food Banks are also a great place to learn about resources and services while getting advice on government programs and local charities. There are even organizations in the state that can help with free diapers and baby supplies.

Many of the organizations that provide assistance require a call in advance for same-day pick and/or referrals from a local church. Of course, you can also call to find out how you can donate food or time to help those in need.

Here is a list of organizations that we have verified are still in operation:

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina

500-B Spratt St.
Charlotte, NC 28206
(704) 375-9639 or (704) 376-1785

Loaves & Fishes

648 Griffith Rd Suite B
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 523-4333

Participating Locations:

First Presbyterian
200 W. Trade St.
Charlotte, NC 28202

Plaza United Methodist
5600 The Plaza
Charlotte, NC 28215

Harvest Church
7429 Tuckaseegee Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28214

New Emmanuel Congregational
3546 Beatties Ford Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28216

Calvary United Methodist Church
512 West Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28203

St. Andrews Episcopal
3601 Central Ave.
Charlotte, NC 28205

Huntersville United Methodist
14005 Stumptown Rd.
Huntersville, NC 28078

Statesville Avenue Presbyterian
3435 Nevin Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28206

Ada Jenkins Center
212 Gamble St.
Davidson, NC 28036

The Harvest Center of Charlotte

5415 Airport Dr.
Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 335-1616

Mount Olive Presbyterian Church Food Pantry

5125 Mt. Olive Church Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 394-8814

Metropolitan Community Church of Charlotte Food Pantry

7121 Orr Road.
Charlotte, NC 28213
(704) 563-5810 – Call Thursday at 9 a.m. for same-day pick-up from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Thrift United Methodist Church Food Pantry

8245 Moores Chapel Rd
Charlotte, NC 28214
(704) 392-9807 – Call Thursday at 9 a.m. for same-day pick-up. They also offer a free Wednesday night meal and service.

Pineville Church of Nazarene

8614 Pineville-Matthews Rd
Pineville, NC 28226
(704) 542-3618

Mount Pleasant Food Ministry

8615 Park Drive
Mount Pleasant, NC 28124
(980) 621-8634

Camino Community Center

201 Stetson Dr.
Charlotte, NC 28262
(704) 596-5606

Here are some other institutions and organizations that offer assistance:

Matthews Help Center
119 N. Ames St.
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 847-8383

Jewish Family Services
5007 Providence Rd., Suite 105
Charlotte, NC 28226
(704) 364-6594

Catholic Social Services
1123 S. Church St.
Charlotte, NC 28203
(704) 370-3262

For additional help with housing, food, healthcare, and utilities, you can also call 2-1-1, a free 24-hour service provided by United Way. Salvation Army also offers a search engine for housing and a wide-array of services for those in need.

Do you know of any additional assistance services and organizations in the Charlotte area? Shoot us an email at info@CLTure.org.

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