Food Resources in North and West Charlotte: Where to Go

We get asked this constantly, so here's a straight answer. These are currently operating food resources in and around north and west Charlotte.

In the 28206 area

Crisis Assistance Ministry — 500-A Spratt Street, Charlotte, NC 28206. Phone: (704) 371-3001. Food and emergency assistance. crisisassistance.org

Oaklawn Avenue location — 1332 Oaklawn Ave, Charlotte, NC 28206. Phone: (704) 377-6313

Lucena Street site — 2511 Lucena St, Charlotte, NC 28206. Phone: (704) 756-5176

In the 28216 area

Beatties Ford Road location — 3725 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC 28216. Phone: (704) 802-9548

Macedonia Baptist Church — 1401 Hatteras Ave, Charlotte, NC 28216

Mobile pantries

Hope Street Food Pantry runs a mobile program throughout 2026, bringing groceries directly into neighborhoods. Each visit provides families with a three-day supply of food. hopestreetfoodpantry.com

Nourish Up (formerly Loaves & Fishes and Friendship Trays) delivers meals and groceries across the county. nourishup.org

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina serves 24 counties across the Carolinas and supplies many of the pantries on this list. secondharvestmetrolina.org

Before you go

Call first. Hours change, and some sites require an appointment. If you're not sure where to start, reach out to us — we'll help you navigate it.

Sources: FreeFood.org, FoodPantries.org, Congresswoman Alma Adams' office Charlotte food pantry list, Carolina Complete Health, Hope Street Food Pantry, Nourish Up, Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina