Charlotte, NC – April 18, 2025
As food insecurity reaches unprecedented levels in Charlotte, the Dilworth Soup Kitchen & Food Pantry is stepping up to meet the growing need with the launch of its month-long 2025 Annual Food Drive, beginning May 1.
More than 15 percent of Charlotte residents are facing the difficult choice between buying groceries or paying rent. Inflation, surging food prices, and delays in food stamp approvals have made it harder than ever for families to access the nutrition they need. Meanwhile, proposed federal budget cuts to critical programs like Medicaid and SNAP threaten to make the situation even worse.
As a 100-percent volunteer-run nonprofit, the Dilworth Soup Kitchen & Food Pantry serves as a vital lifeline for our community. We provide 200 healthy lunches twice a week and also distribute groceries to help sustain our guests between meals. In addition, our pantry opens every first and third Wednesday by appointment, offering a dignified shopping experience where guests can select five days’ worth of food.
We’re calling on the community to support our mission by donating nutritious, non- perishable food items—including canned goods (proteins, fruits, vegetables, soups, pastas), cereal, oatmeal, peanut butter, and shelf-stable milk. Pull-top cans are preferred, and we kindly ask donors to avoid glass containers or expired goods.
Monetary donations are also welcome at www.dilworthsoupkitchen.org. All contributions are tax-deductible and go directly toward helping our neighbors in need.
To learn more or get involved, please visit our website or follow us on Facebook @DilworthSoupKitchen to see the impact of your support in action. Together, we can fight hunger in Charlotte.
The non-profit Dilworth Soup Kitchen & Food Pantry provides hot, nutritious lunches and groceries every Monday and Friday from 11 a.m. to noon. The food pantry provides fresh food and non-perishables on the first and third Wednesday of each month to registered guests. Located at 1200 East Blvd., the Soup Kitchen has no paid staff and relies on the support of our volunteers, the community and local businesses and individuals.