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Charlotte, North Carolina · summer 2026 (last summer)

Free Summer Meals for Kids in Charlotte, NC

128 summer 2026 meal sites in Charlotte, with the sponsor, address, dates and meal times each one published to USDA.

These are last summer's sites

Need food for your kids now? Call the USDA National Hunger Hotline at 1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479), Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern, or check the official USDA Summer Meals Site Finder. The list below is the summer 2026 season, which ended on September 30, 2026. These sites are not listed as open now, and the dates and meal times are from last summer, not a schedule for this year or next summer. Sites for the next summer are usually announced in the spring.

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Glory Camp

4638 Palladium Place, Charlotte, NC 28269

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 15 to Jul 30, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 9:00am-9:45am, Lunch 12:00pm-12:45pm
  • Ran Jun 15 to Jul 30, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 10:00am-10:30am

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Governors' Village STEM Academy (Lower)

7910 Neal Road, Charlotte, NC 28262

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 15 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00am-8:30am, Lunch 11:00am-12:30pm

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Greater Bethel AME Church

5232 The Plaza, Charlotte, NC 28215

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 22 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00am-8:45am, Lunch 12:00pm-12:45pm

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Greenville Community Center-PAL Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools

1330 Spring Street, Charlotte, NC 28206

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 22 to Aug 6, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 7:30am-8:30am, Lunch 12:00pm-1:00pm

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Grier Park

3424 Oak Arbor Lane, Charlotte, NC 28205

Sponsor: Caring Hearts of America · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 6 to Aug 21, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 11:00am-1:00pm

Site phone: (704) 612-4149

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Grove Park Elementary School

7515 The Plaza, Charlotte, NC 28215

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 6 to Jul 30, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:45am-9:15am, Lunch 11:45am-12:30pm

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Harding University High

2001 Alleghany Street, Charlotte, NC 28208

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 15 to Aug 6, 2026, Mon to Thu: Lunch 12:00pm-1:00pm

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Hickory Grove Recreation Center

6709 Pence Road, Charlotte, NC 28215

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 15 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30am-9:00am, Lunch 12:00pm-12:30pm

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Highland Renaissance Academy-1

125 west Craighead Road, Charlotte, NC 28206

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 22 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00am-9:00am, Lunch 11:45am-12:30pm
  • Ran Jun 22 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00am-9:00am, Lunch 11:00am-12:45pm

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Huntingtowne Farms Elementary

2520 Huntingtowne Farms Lane, Charlotte, NC 28210

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 22 to Jul 30, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:00am-8:30am, Lunch 11:30am-12:00pm

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Independence High

1967 Patriot Drive, Charlotte, NC 28227

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 15 to Aug 6, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 7:00am-7:30am, Lunch 12:15pm-1:00pm

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Ivory Baker Recreation Center

1920 Stroud Park Court, Charlotte, NC 28206

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 15 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30am-9:00am, Lunch 12:00pm-12:30pm

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

J H Gunn Elementary

7400 Harrisburg Road, Charlotte, NC 28215

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 6 to Jul 30, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:45am-9:15am, Lunch 11:45am-12:30pm

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Jackson Day School

1209 Little Rock Rd, Charlotte, NC 28214

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 15 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00am-9:00am, Lunch 12:00pm-1:00pm

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Kingdom Harvest Bibleway Church

5236 Statesville Rd, Charlotte, NC 28269

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 15 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:15am-10:00am, Lunch 12:15pm-1:00pm

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Lake Mist Apt. Community Center

1110 Lakemist Dr, Charlotte, NC 28217

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 16 to Aug 6, 2026, Tue, Thu: Lunch 11:30am-12:00pm
  • Ran Jun 16 to Aug 6, 2026, Tue, Thu: Lunch 11:30am-12:30pm

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Lebanon Road Elementary

7300 Lebanon Road, Charlotte, NC 28227

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 6 to Jul 30, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:00am-8:45am, Lunch 11:00am-12:00pm

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Life Connections

3301 Tennesse Ave, Charlotte, NC 28216

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 15 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30am-9:00am, Lunch 12:00pm-12:45pm
  • Ran Jun 15 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30am-9:30am, Lunch 12:00pm-12:45pm

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Little Angels Preschool

2010 Russell Ave, Charlotte, NC 28216

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 15 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 12:00pm-1:00pm

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Lyles Brothers Sports Foundation

500 Summit Ave, Charlotte, NC 28216

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 29 to Jul 2, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:30am-9:30am, Lunch 12:00pm-1:00pm

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Macedonia Baptist Church

1300 Hateras Ave, Charlotte, NC 28216

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 15 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00am-9:00am, Lunch 12:00pm-1:00pm

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Mallard Creek High

3825 Johnston Oehler Road, Charlotte, NC 28269

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 15 to Aug 6, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 7:00am-7:45am, Lunch 11:45am-12:45pm

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Mallard Creek Recreation Center

2530 Johnston-Oehler Road, Charlotte, NC 28269

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 15 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30am-9:30am, Lunch 12:00pm-1:00pm
  • Ran Jun 15 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30am-9:30am, Lunch 12:00pm-12:30pm

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Mallard Creek STEM Academy-1

9142 Brown Rd, Charlotte, NC 28269

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 29 to Jul 23, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00am-8:45am, Lunch 11:30am-12:30pm
  • Ran Jun 29 to Jul 23, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00am-8:30am, Lunch 11:30am-12:00pm

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Martin Luther King, Jr Middle

500 Bilmark Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28213

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 22 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00am-8:30am, Lunch 11:45am-12:30pm

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Masjid Ash-Shaheed

400 West Sugar Creek Rd, Charlotte, NC 28213

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 15 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 11:45am-12:30pm

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

McClintock Middle

1925 Rama Road, Charlotte, NC 28212

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 22 to Jul 2, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:30am-9:00am, Lunch 11:30am-12:00pm

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Merry Oaks Elementary

3508 Draper Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28205

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 22 to Jul 30, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 7:45am-8:15am, Lunch 11:45am-12:15pm

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Montclaire Elementary-1

5801 Farmbrook Drive, Charlotte, NC 28210

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 22 to Jul 30, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 7:45am-8:15am, Lunch 11:45am-12:15pm

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Morning Baptist Church of Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools

5623 Phillips St, Charlotte, NC 28269

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 15 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00am-9:30am, Lunch 12:00pm-12:30pm

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Mt Carmel Baptist Church

7237 Tuckaseegee Road, Charlotte, NC 28214

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 22 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 7:30am-8:15am
  • Ran Jun 22 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 7:15am-8:00am

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Myers Park High

2400 Colony Road, Charlotte, NC 28209

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 22 to Jul 30, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 7:30am-8:00am, Lunch 10:30am-11:30am

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Naomi Drenan Recreation Center

750 Beal Street, Charlotte, NC 28211

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 15 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30am-9:00am, Lunch 12:00pm-12:30pm

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Nations Ford Elementary-1

7050 Nations Ford Road, Charlotte, NC 28217

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 22 to Jul 30, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:00am-8:30am, Lunch 11:30am-12:00pm

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

New Fellowship Worship Center

7619 Idlewild Road, Charlotte, NC 28212

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 15 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30am-9:15am, Lunch 12:15pm-1:00pm

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

New Saint John Missionary Baptist Church

2000 St. Johns Church Rd, Charlotte, NC 28215

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 22 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30am-9:00am, Lunch 12:00pm-12:45pm
  • Ran Jun 22 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 7:30am-8:30am, Lunch 11:30am-12:30pm

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

New Waves of Joy Baptist Church

4739 E WT Harris Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28215

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 15 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30am-9:00am, Lunch 12:00pm-12:30pm

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Northridge Middle

7601 The Plaza, Charlotte, NC 28215

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 13 to Jul 23, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 7:30am-8:00am, Lunch 10:30am-11:30am

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Northside Charlotte

333 Jeremiah Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28262

Sponsor: Atrium Health University City · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jun 15 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30am-10:00am, Lunch 11:30am-1:30pm

Site phone: (704) 302-3699

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Oakdale Elementary

1825 Oakdale Road, Charlotte, NC 28216

Sponsor: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · Summer Food Service Program

  • Ran Jul 6 to Jul 30, 2026, Mon to Thu: Breakfast 8:00am-9:00am, Lunch 11:00am-12:30pm

Site phone: (980) 343-6041

SUN Bucks in North Carolina

USDA's 2026 map showed North Carolina as participating in SUN Bucks (Summer EBT). See the North Carolina details.

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Source: USDA Food and Nutrition Administration Summer Meals Site Finder (public data layer), a list that local sponsors give to state agencies and states submit to USDA. Season 2026, serving dates Apr 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2026, data last updated by USDA Sep 9, 2026. We show spellings, dates, days, meal times, addresses and phone numbers as published and do not check them; late changes may be missing. SUN Bucks (Summer EBT) status is from USDA's participation page, last updated Aug 14, 2026. Sites that deliver meals, closed sites and sites that are not open to the public are not listed, and Puerto Rico and the other territories are not included here. To report a wrong listing, contact your state agency. A listing is not an endorsement.