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Food Resources

Mecklenburg County and its partners offer multiple services to make sure residents facing food insecurity have access to nutritious meals and groceries.   

Resources in Charlotte-Mecklenburg

Find resources offered by Mecklenburg County and its trusted community partners.

  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP )

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    Get information on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Call 704-336-3000.

  • Community Resources Centers

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    Visit the Valerie C. Woodard Center (3205 Freedom Drive), Ella B. Scarborough Community Resource Center (430 Stitt Road), or the Catherine M. Wilson Center (301 Bilingsley Road) for assistance with food resources.

  • Senior Citizen Nutrition Program

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    The Senior Citizens Nutrition Program offers congregate meal service for seniors at locations across the county, a home delivered meal service for homebound seniors, and the Mobile Market program which distributes groceries and fresh produce to eligible seniors in their neighborhoods. Call 980-314-7788 for more information.  

Community Partners

United Way's NC211

Nourish Up: Find a Pantry

Hearts and Hands Food Pantry

Hope Street Food Pantry

Feeding Charlotte

Angels and Sparrows

Christ the King Food Pantry

Ada Jenkins Center

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Charlotte, NC 28202

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