Two long-standing non-profits, Loaves & Fishes and Friendship Trays, joined together to form Nourish Up. The organization provides groceries to neighbors in need in Mecklenburg County through the largest network of food pantries in North Carolina, grocery home delivery, and delivering healthy meals each weekday through the Meals on Wheels program.
Learn about how to visit a food pantry, receive a grocery delivery, and work with partner agencies here.
Please consider donating to the program.
Pop Up Food Shares
In addition to the above programs, Nourish Up is partnering with Second Harvest Food Bank for a series of Pop Up Food Shares to distribute surplus food items. Quantity and variety are subject to availability. Households can receive fresh produce and other food items. Locations vary from week to week, so check the calendar below.
For the Pop Up Food Shares, no ID, referral, or financial documents are needed, but to ensure they bring enough food, pre-registration is requested.
Monday, August 3, 2026
10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
McCrorey YMCA
3801 Beatties Ford Rd. , Charlotte, NC 28216
Click here to register
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Christ the King Church
13501 S. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28278
Click here to register
Friday, August 7, 2026
10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Lift Up Carolinas
5426 Old Pineville Rd., Charlotte, NC 28217
Click here to register
Monday, August 10, 2026
10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Trinity United Methodist Church
6230 Beatties Ford Rd,, Charlotte, NC 28216
Click here to register
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Upcoming Food Distribution Events
Learn about food pantries and food distribution events in the Charlotte area. Or see a few upcoming food distribution events:
