We found 28 food pantries listed for Davidson, North Carolina. Call before you go to confirm hours and what to bring. You can also see Food banks in Gaston County, North Carolina.
Salvation Army Food Pantry Locations
We have located 4 Salvation Army Food Pantry locations in Davidson, North Carolina. You can also check your eligibility.
The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center
Phone: (704) 788-2055
Address: 2901 Cloverleaf Pkwy, Kannapolis, NC 28083. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Drop Box
- Salvation Army Family Store
Appointments :
Call (704) 788-2055 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Cabarrus
The Salvation Army Store & Donation Center (Gastonia)
Phone: (704) 867-8034
Address: 1876 S New Hope Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Drop Box
- Salvation Army Family Store
Appointments :
Call (704) 867-8034 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Gaston
The Salvation Army - GASTONIA, NC
Phone: (704) 867-6145
Address: 107 S Broad St, Gastonia, NC 28052. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Boys' & Girls' Club
- Camping Activities
- Casework Services
- Character Building Programs
- Christian Education
- Day Camp Activities
- Disaster Services
- Emergency Financial Assistance
- Emergency Shelter
- Food & Nutrition Programs
- Group Work Services
- Homemaker Services
- Men's Ministries
- Music & Arts Programs
- Seasonal Services
- Senior Citizen Clubs
- Senior Citizens Residences
- Transitional Housing
- Visitation Services
- Women's Ministries
- Worship Services - Children's / Teen
- Worship Services - Church
- Worship Services - Sunday School
Appointments :
Call (704) 867-6145 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Gaston
The Salvation Army - Rome, GA
Phone: (706) 291-4745
Address: 310 E 1st Ave, rome, China Grove, NC 28023. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Alcohol and Drug Treatment
- Casework Services
- Character Building Programs
- Christian Education
- Community Recreation & Education Programs
- Disaster Services
- Emergency Financial Assistance
- Emergency Shelter
- Men's Ministries
- Music & Arts Programs
- Seasonal Services
- Store
- Women's Ministries
- Worship Services - Children's / Teen
- Worship Services - Church
- Worship Services - Sunday School
- Worship Services - Young Adult
- Worship Services - Youth Ministries
Appointments :
Call (706) 291-4745 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Rowan
Church Food Pantry Locations
We have located 6 Church Food Pantry locations in Davidson, North Carolina. You can also check your eligibility.
Our Lady of Consolation Church
Address: 1235 Badger Ct, Charlotte, NC 28206. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: Closed
- Tues: 11:30 AM - 01:00 PM
- Wed: Closed
- Thurs: Closed
- Fri: 11:30 AM - 01:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
We are a Beacon of Hope, as an outreach ministry, to those who are in need of food in times of emergency. We also direct them to other agencies which may provide further assistance. The pantry is supported by generous donations from our church members, the Diocese of Charlotte and other Catholic churches. Food is distributed on Tuesdays and Fridays by appointment only.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Help Residents of Counties:
- Cabarrus
- Chester
- Gaston
- Iredell
- Lancaster
- Lincoln
- Mecklenburg
- Rowan
- Union
- York
Asbury United Methodist Church
Phone: (704) 875-2486
Address: 11724 Asbury Chapel Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Asbury United Methodist Church has a food pantry that is available to anyone who needs food. There are no requirements to be met or forms to fill out. The pantry is open each Sunday after church from 12:15 pm – 1:00 pm. Appointments are available during the week by calling the church office at 704-875-2486.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (704) 875-2486 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Mecklenburg
Charity Baptist Church
Phone: (704) 938-7664
Address: 2420 Brantley Rd, Kannapolis, NC 28083. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: Closed
- Tues: 09:15 AM - 10:30 AM
- Wed: 06:45 PM - 08:00 PM
- Thurs: Closed
- Fri: Closed
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Charity Baptist Church food pantry provides food to meet basic nutritional needs for individuals and families in need. Our clients are children, adults or senior citizens with limited or no income, who simply have fallen on hard times or recently unemployed and simply need assistance to make ends meet.
Documents Required:
-Photo ID
-Proof of residency
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (704) 938-7664 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Rowan
- Cabarrus
West Point Baptist Church
Phone: (704) 933-2631
Address: 1100 Pine St, Kannapolis, NC 28081. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: Closed
- Tues: Closed
- Wed: Closed
- Thurs: Closed
- Fri: Closed
- Sat: 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM
- Sun: Closed
Kannapolis Food Pantry is a Benevolent Ministry of West point baptist Church. The Kannapolis Food Pantry provides grocery items to those of our community who are in need.
Joseph's Closet provides clothing for our food pantry clients. Each client is given the opportunity to select clothing for themselves and their family members at no charge.
Documents required:
- ID- driver's license or ID card (USA issued only) or social security card
- Proof of address to show a Kannapolis residence (e.g. utility bill or rent receipt)
Services provided :
- food pantry
- clothing
Appointments :
Call (704) 933-2631 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Kannapolis
Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Food Pantry
Phone: (704) 263-2621
Address: 203 S Main St, Stanley, NC 28164. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Food Pantry Every Thursday from 11:00am to 12:30pm
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (704) 263-2621 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Stanley
Help Residents of Counties:
- Gaston
Loaves & Fishes Pantry @ Huntersville United Methodist Church
Phone: (704) 523-4333
Address: 14005 Stumptown Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Loaves & Fishes provides a week’s worth of nutritionally balanced groceries to individuals and families in a short-term crisis through a network of 20 emergency food pantries located throughout Mecklenburg County. Loaves & Fishes uses a Client Choice model which allows clients to select groceries their family is most likely to eat. Clients are able to choose a specified number of items in the areas of grains, proteins, vegetables, fruit, and dairy based on the size of the family. The number of choices is determined by a Registered Dietician to ensure that enough food is available to create three meals a day for a week. It is important to the dignity of our clients to feel they have some control and requires them to invest some time in the process. It also allows for greater interaction between clients and volunteers. In a short-term crisis, a week’s worth of groceries from Loaves & Fishes can help mean the difference between paying the rent, utilities, for medicine or feeding your family. To visit a Loaves & Fishes’ pantry you must have a referral. A referral can come from a church pastor, clergy member, medical provider, school counselor, or many of the human service agencies located in Mecklenburg County. The referring agency must call Loaves & Fishes on your behalf to make the referral. Loaves & Fishes provides assistance with groceries to be prepared in your home. We do not provide assistance with rent or utilities. You may receive a referral no more than once in 45 days. Loaves & Fishes Pantry @ Huntersville United Methodist Church Hours of Operation: Monday: 10:00 - Noon, Tuesday: 10:00 - Noon, Wednesday: 10:00 - Noon, Thursday: 10:00 - Noon
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (704) 523-4333 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Huntersville
Help Residents of Counties:
- Mecklenburg
Helping Hands Food Pantry Locations
We have located 1 Helping Hand Food Pantry locations in Davidson, North Carolina. You can also check your eligibility.
CCM - Helping Hands Food Pantry
Address: 1209 Opal St, Kannapolis, NC 28083. Get Directions
Hours: Hours not listed
We, at CCM, have identified pockets of need in our community that have lead us to pursue a more efficient and effective model for fighting hunger in our neighborhoods and schools. We have ten satellite food pantries, eight of which are open to the public, in various parts of Cabarrus County and Kannapolis. These allow clients closer proximity to food pantries in their area as well as several opportunities to receive food. Helping Hands Food Pantry: Mon & Thu - 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Help Residents of Cities:
- Kannapolis
Help Residents of Counties:
- Cabarrus
Food Pantry Locations
We have located 17 Food Pantry locations in Davidson, North Carolina. You can also check your eligibility.
Mercy Matters
Phone: (704) 756-9539
Address: 300 Eagle Bend Dr, Waxhaw, NC 28173. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Mercy Matters works to provide the mercy of fresh water, basic food, clothing, beds, and other necessities in North Carolina, South Carolina and abroad. Our goals are pretty simple. We try to go where God leads us and provide basic necessities. Our focus is on children and families. We work primarily around Charlotte, NC, Charleston, SC and Nicaragua.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- baby supplies
- baby clothes
- clothing
- furniture
- supplies for school
- toys & gifts
Appointments :
Call (704) 756-9539 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Cabarrus
- Chester
- Gaston
- Iredell
- Lancaster
- Lincoln
- Mecklenburg
- Rowan
- Union
- York
- Berkeley
- Charleston
- Dorchester
Main Street Mission
Address: 306 S Main St, China Grove, NC 28023. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Main Street Mission of China Grove helps those in need in southern Rowan County by providing supplemental food assistance, informing and educating the community and those in need and providing other services that address the changing needs of the community. These services are offered openly to those in need and without discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, political beliefs, or because all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program.
We distribute food four times weekly to families and individuals in need:
Monday Afternoon 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Monday Evening 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday Morning 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Thursday Morning 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Friday Afternoon 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
We also have a small clothing closet.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- clothing
Help Residents of Cities:
- China Grove
- Kannapolis
- Landis
- Rockwell
The Christian Mission
Phone: (704) 664-2357
Address: 266 N Broad St, Mooresville, NC 28115. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Choices Community Pantry Program provides our clients with the ability to select their own food instead of receiving pre-packed or standard bags of groceries. With this new process, clients have the opportunity to choose items their families prefers and can meet their needs for health or personal reasons.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (704) 664-2357 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Iredell
Cooperative Christian Ministry
Phone: (704) 933-2125
Address: 312 Locust St, Kannapolis, NC 28081. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: Closed
- Tues: Closed
- Wed: 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Thurs: Closed
- Fri: Closed
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
North Kannapolis Baptist Church Food Pantry provides free food to feed families and individuals in need. We supply groceries for residents that do not have enough food because they lack the resources to purchase it. We serve everyone from low income families, single parents, senior citizens, unemployed individuals, disabled veterans, working poor, and anyone else that comes to the pantry that needs food.
Required Documents:
• ID
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (704) 933-2125 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Cabarrus
- Rowan
Big Elm Ministries
Phone: (704) 933-5862
Address: 905 McKnight St, Kannapolis, NC 28081. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: Closed
- Tues: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Wed: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Thurs: Closed
- Fri: Closed
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
The Big Elm Ministries Food Pantry provides free food to feed families and individuals in need. We supply groceries for residents that do not have enough food because they lack the resources to purchase it. We serve everyone from low income families, single parents, senior citizens, unemployed individuals, disabled veterans, working poor, and anyone else that comes to the pantry that needs food.
Dates of the pantry change every month. Please call for dates. Families and individuals also need to call ahead of time and sign up with us.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (704) 933-5862 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Cabarrus
- Rowan
B.R.E.A.D. Inc.
Phone: (704) 854-9221
Address: 161 W Franklin Blvd, #B, Gastonia, NC 28052. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: Closed
- Tues: 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Wed: Closed
- Thurs: 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Fri: Closed
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Our food pantry provides free food to feed families and individuals in need. We serve everyone from low income families, single parents, senior citizens, unemployed individuals, disabled veterans, working poor, and anyone else that comes to the pantry for food assistance. We serve everyone regardless of their race, color, or religion.
Once a week, clients can come by on Tuesdays or Thursdays and wait in line to get bread and drinks. Once a month clients can pick up groceries in addition to their weekly bread and drinks.
Documents Required:
-Proof of Income and Expenses
-Photo Identification
-Names of those in your household
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (704) 854-9221 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Gaston
Mooresville Soup Kitchen
Address: 275 S Broad St, Mooresville, NC 28115. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: Closed
- Tues: Closed
- Wed: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
- Thurs: Closed
- Fri: Closed
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
The MSK Pantry is your opportunity to receive canned goods, dry goods, clothing and toiletries. Please bring your own bags or boxes for your food. We also offer delivery for those who are unable to come to the pantry.
At least 2 days before coming to your first MSK Pantry, please fill out the Eligibility Form found on our website. You'll need to print it, fill it out in full, and turn it in to Judith Thomas at MSK. Upon receiving your Eligibility Form, we will determine if you are approved and give you a MSK Pantry Card. Please bring your MSK Pantry Card with you each time you visit MSK Pantry to expedite the process.
Please line up at the side entrance of Mooresville Soup Kitchen. You may line up starting at 1:00 PM.
Services provided :
- food delivery
- food pantry
- clothing
- personal care items
Help Residents of Counties:
- Iredell
Hearts and Hands Food Pantry
Phone: (704) 885-5828ext
Address: 202 S Old Statesville Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: Closed
- Tues: Closed
- Wed: Closed
- Thurs: 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM EST
- Fri: 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM EST
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
The Hearts and Hands Food Pantry exists to provide temporary and emergency food aid to individuals and families in Huntersville and the greater Charlotte area. We not only provide for food needs, but to also stock personal care items and baby care items which tend to be sacrificed first in financial crisis.
If you cannot make regular service hours, you can call to make an appointment.
Services provided :
- emergency food
- food pantry
- baby supplies
- personal care items
Appointments :
Call (704) 885-5828ext to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Cabarrus
- Chester
- Gaston
- Iredell
- Lancaster
- Lincoln
- Mecklenburg
- Rowan
- Union
- York
The Christian Mission
Phone: (704) 664-2357
Address: 266 N Broad St, Mooresville, NC 28115. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Food Pantry provides three to five days bags of food directly to families and individuals who have a place to live but not enough food. These packages are designed to provide nutritionally balanced meals. Pantries are a key source of emergency food security for the working poor and for those whose food stamp benefits run out before months end.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (704) 664-2357 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Iredell
Ada Jenkins Center
Phone: (704) 896-0471
Address: 212 Gamble St, Davidson, NC 28036. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
The Ada Jenkins Food Pantry, a partner of Loaves and Fishes, allows for client-partners to shop for their own groceries based on a nutritionally balanced shopping list provided by Loaves & Fishes. The shopping list indicates how many items one may choose in each food category.
Client-partners are eligible to receive food 8 times per year. A referral is required. Referrals must be called in to Loaves & Fishes Administrative Office at 704-523-4333. The office will let you know when and where to pick up your food.
Contact one of the following to make a referral for you to Loaves & Fishes:
• Church Pastor or local clergy
• Doctor’s office or other medical provider
• School Counselor / Social Worker
• Department of Social Services, Salvation Army, Goodwill
• Your Ada Jenkins case manager or appropriate staff contact
A photo ID is required to complete a referral application. If picking up for another person, a signed letter stating permission to pick up is required.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (704) 896-0471 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Cornelius
- Davidson
- Huntersville
- Mooresville
- Mount Mourne
- Troutman
Phoenix Counseling Center
Address: 809 W Airline Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM EST
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM EST
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM EST
- Thurs: 09:00 AM - 04:30 PM EST
- Fri: 09:00 AM - 04:30 PM EST
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Phoenix Community Outreach Center operates as a daily safe haven to those individuals and families experiencing homelessness or transition in our area. We serve breakfast at 8AM and lunch at 12PM. Resources may include but are not limited to: safe & comfortable day shelter from the outside elements, shower and laundry facilities, receiving mail center, access to food pantry and clothing closet services, and access to staff to work on getting connected to necessary community resources such as housing, transportation, medical care, childcare, and behavioral health services.
Services provided :
- weather relief
- food pantry
- meals
- clothing
- personal hygiene
- navigating the system
- help find childcare
- help find housing
- one-on-one support
Help Residents of Counties:
- Gaston
RiverLife Fellowship
Phone: (704) 664-3540
Address: 2487 Charlotte Hwy, Mooresville, NC 28117. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
The Father’s Table Food Bank Program provides food and clothing for those who are in need.
Contact us at 704-664-3540 for more information.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- clothing
Appointments :
Call (704) 664-3540 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Iredell
East Lincoln Christian Ministry
Phone: (704) 483-4415
Address: 4278 Burris Rd, Denver, NC 28037. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
East Lincoln Ministry is a non-profit volunteer agency that provides a variety of services to individuals and family in the East Lincoln community.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (704) 483-4415 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Denver
Help Residents of Counties:
- Lincoln
CCM - DHS Food Pantry
Address: 1307 S Cannon Blvd, Kannapolis, NC 28083. Get Directions
Hours: Hours not listed
We, at CCM, have identified pockets of need in our community that have lead us to pursue a more efficient and effective model for fighting hunger in our neighborhoods and schools. We have ten satellite food pantries, eight of which are open to the public, in various parts of Cabarrus County and Kannapolis. These allow clients closer proximity to food pantries in their area as well as several opportunities to receive food. DHS Food Pantry: Mon - Fri 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Help Residents of Cities:
- Kannapolis
Help Residents of Counties:
- Cabarrus
Belmont Community Organization
Phone: (704) 825-4526
Address: 91 E Catawba St, Belmont, NC 28012. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The Belmont Community Organization (BCO), established out of Christian love and concern, is a charitable, volunteer ministry dedicated to providing emergency aid for needy families and individuals in the greater Belmont and New Hope areas. The BCO offers assistance with the basic necessities of life: food, clothing, shelter, medicine, fuel, utilities and household furnishings. The BCO seeks to relieve the hardships of clients in crisis situations and to help those with long-term needs or chronic problems by referring them to other appropriate agencies where help is available. It does not discriminate with respect to age, race, religion, creed, or national origin. The BCO is a partner agency of Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina (SHFBM).
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (704) 825-4526 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Belmont
Help Residents of Counties:
- Gaston
Angels and Sparrows Soup Kitchen
Phone: (704) 918-0122
Address: 514 N Old Statesville Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Angels and Sparrows serves a nourishing lunch, Monday through Friday 11AM-1PM, year round to anyone who needs our help.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (704) 918-0122 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Huntersville
Help Residents of Counties:
- Mecklenburg
Calvary's Kitchen
Phone: (704) 864-4222
Address: 408 N Marietta St, Gastonia, NC 28052. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Mission Statement: To serve a hearty and nutritous meal to anyone that is in need of something to eat. Whether they are homeless or just in need of a meal. They will be served no matter of religion, race, creed, color, national origin or sexual preference. We will also give food boxes to those in the community that are without food in their home. Every Friday Night 5:00-7:30
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (704) 864-4222 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Gastonia
Help Residents of Counties:
- Gaston
A number of food banks, soup kitchens for hot meals and free emergency food pantries in Davidson, North Carolina distribute groceries to individuals or families who are in some form of an emergency situation.
There are also meals, free bags of food, personal toiletries and household goods for low to moderate income families from food pantries near you.
Distribution centers can include churches, non-profit organizations, community action agencies, and many other local charities as well as non-profits.
Salvation Army Food Pantry
The Salvation Army is dedicated to eliminating food insecurity.
The Salvation Army offers free food help through local centers. Contact the branch nearest Davidson, North Carolina to confirm hours and requirements. The charity organization is involved in feeding millions of families each year, with a large percentage of those assisted being children as well as the elderly.
Church Food Pantry
A number of churches around Davidson, North Carolina have food pantries for those in their neighborhoods who are in need of food items.
Church pantries often rely on food donations gathered through food drives.
Some churches also deliver food items to older adults who are unable to drive to a nearby community food pantry. Please contact your local church directly.
Catholic Charities Food Pantry
Resources provided by Catholic Charities organizations can include help with food, holiday, and immigration needs.
Families of all religions, backgrounds, and cultures can contact Catholic Charities centers for help.
Catholic Charities locations in and around Davidson, North Carolina may offer groceries, food boxes, and items to prepare a meal. Hours and walk-in rules vary, so call before you go.
Some of these food pantries work like grocery stores, letting clients choose the items they need from the groceries available on site.
First-time clients may need to fill out a short application with basic household information.
Helping Hands Food Pantry
Some independent food pantries use the Helping Hands name. Any Helping Hands pantries we have listed around Davidson, North Carolina appear on this page.
Food supplies, hours, and services differ from one pantry to the next, so call before you go.
These pantries often rely on donations and volunteers from their local communities.
Find a local helping hands food pantry open near you.
Mobile Food Pantry
Mobile food pantries bring free food directly to families in need in communities around Davidson, North Carolina, often during large one-day distributions.
Some mobile pantries hand out pre-packed boxes, while others let you shop market-style.
Mobile food pantries usually visit churches, community centers, schools, shopping centers, and other convenient locations. They usually go to areas where there aren't grocery stores or other food pantries.
Mobile Food Pantry Schedule 2026
Unlike traditional food pantries where you go to them, mobile pantry trucks come to you. Food banks sometimes have an online mobile food pantry schedule.
Mobile food pantries often visit a community once a week or once a month. There may be last-minute cancellations or changes, so recheck the mobile food pantry schedule before you plan to go.
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
Some St. Vincent de Paul food pantries around Davidson, North Carolina may operate much like a grocery store, where people in need can choose their own food.
Services vary by location, so call the pantry near you to ask what is available.
Food Pantry Delivery Program
Some food banks run delivery programs that bring food and other products to partner agencies in more remote areas. Ask a food pantry around Davidson, North Carolina whether delivery is available near you.
Drive-thru Food Pantries
Drive-thru food pantries are a convenient and efficient way to distribute food to neighbors in need. Many are open to anyone who needs help with food, but rules vary by location, so call ahead if you can.
Who can visit a drive-thru pantry?
Drive-thru pantries are generally open to anyone who needs help getting food. Requirements vary, so check with the pantry before you go.
You may be asked to provide:
- Your zip code, and
- Number of people in your household.
You usually do not need an appointment. Drive-thru pantries are generally first-come, first-served, so plan to arrive early because lines can fill quickly and popular items may run out.
How do drive-thru pantries work?
Volunteers and staff manage the distribution line. Here is how most drive-thru pantries operate:
Staff and volunteers direct visitors to the distribution area.
Visitors pull up in their car and are guided into a clearly marked queue. Staff move cars forward to keep the line moving quickly.
Check-in.
You may be asked about your zip code, household size or income for the pantry's records.
Food is loaded into your car.
Pre-packed bags of food — typically including shelf-stable items like pasta, canned fruit, and peanut butter, as well as fresh produce and meats — are loaded by volunteers directly into your trunk.
Pet Food Pantry
Some pet owners give up their pets because they cannot afford to care for them. Pet food pantries help fill a gap left by assistance programs such as SNAP, which cannot be used to buy pet food.
Pet food pantries may provide free pet food for a limited time to pet owners who cannot afford to feed their pets in Davidson, North Carolina.
Who is eligible for a pet food pantry?
Rules vary by pantry, but many help people who are:
- All ages, races and marital status
- Unemployed or underemployed
- Retired, living on social security or other limited income
- Physically or mentally disabled
- Experiencing homelessness or housing instability
Tips for Visiting a Food Pantry
Show up early.
This is very important. This means you will be first in line and have a chance to get the items that are sought after and in limited quantities such as fresh produce, dairy and frozen food.
You don't usually need to show up hours ahead of time but coming at least an hour before is usually a good idea.
Remember all documentation.
Some food pantries require documentation to prove who you are, and in some cases, where you live.
This is to make sure people are not coming more than they are allowed or using fake names to do so. Call ahead of time to find out what documentation is needed.
This is often a photo ID and a piece of mail that verifies your address.
Use several food banks.
Using more than one food bank (when available) is smart because you may be able to get something at one that you may not get at another.
For instance, one may have a deal with a local gardener that gives them their extras. This may mean this food bank has more produce.
Eligible for other programs?
Ask your Department of Social Services office if you are eligible for other assistance programs to supplement your household’s food supply.
They can easily tell you if you can apply for WIC (Women, Infants, and Children), USDA Commodities or SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits.
Ask about extras.
If you have special needs for infants or special diets, the pantries may be able to assist you.
Many times, they can help with diapers, baby formula, baby food, personal hygiene products, and even special diet items like gluten free or sugar free foods.
Go on different days of the week.
Depending on the food pantry, they may be open only one or two days a week or they may be open all seven days. When you have a choice, going midweek is often best as it is less crowded.
Be polite to workers.
Nearly everyone at a food bank is a volunteer. Be polite to the workers there as they often deal with highly emotional situations.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
1. What is the difference between a food bank and a food pantry?
Independent community food pantries are self-governing and usually distribute food to their clients on a once-a-month basis. A food bank is the storehouse for millions of pounds of food and other products that go out to the community. A food pantry functions as the arms that reach out to that community directly.
2. What kind of food is at a food pantry?
Food pantries typically provide shelf-stable items such as:
- Peanut butter
- Canned soup
- Canned fruit
- Canned vegetables
- Pasta
- Canned beans
- Canned stew
- Canned fish
3. Who can go to a food pantry?
Rules vary by food pantry. Many ask only that you say you need help, while others may ask for ID, proof of address, income information, or a referral. Call ahead to find out what to bring.
4. What is the difference between a food pantry and a soup kitchen?
A food pantry often provides food packages meant to last a few days to families that have a place to live, but not enough food. These packages are designed to provide nutritionally balanced meals. Soup kitchens serve individuals in need of a hot meal, the only meal of the day for many of them.
5. How does a food pantry work?
Food banks acquire large donations of food from the food industry and distribute it to organizations that feed hungry people. Those organizations then provide this food directly to families in need.