FOOD HELP · CLEVELAND COUNTY, NC

Food help in Cleveland County

24 places to get food nearby: food pantry and free meals. Call ahead if you can, since hours sometimes change.

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Places to get food in Cleveland County

🥫 Food pantry

Bethlehem Baptist Church

Food pantry in Kings Moutain, part of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina partner network.

  • 📍 1015 Behlehelm Rd., Kings Moutain, NC 28086 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Monday 3 to 5
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 704-739-7487

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina - Find Food Near You

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🥫 Food pantry

Central UMC

Food pantry in Kings Mountain, part of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina partner network.

  • 📍 113 S Piedmont Ave, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Thursday 3 to 4:30
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 704-739-2471

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina - Find Food Near You

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🍲 Free meals

Central United Methodist

Free meal site in Shelby, part of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina partner network.

  • 📍 200 East Marion St, Shelby, NC 28150 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Hot lunches to go, Saturday at 10:30am
  • 🧺 hot meals
  • 📞 704-487-6336

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina - Find Food Near You

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🥫 Food pantry

Changers Church Inc (TEFAP Provider)

Food pantry in Shelby, part of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina partner network.

  • 📍 541 Hudson St, Shelby, NC 28150 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: **Appointment Only **; Wednesday 10 to 11 and Bi Weekly Friday 9 to 12
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 704-406-9307

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina - Find Food Near You

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🥫 Food pantry

Episcopal Church of Redeemer

Food pantry in Shelby, part of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina partner network.

  • 📍 502 W Sumter St, Shelby, NC 28150 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Wednesday 4 to 6
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 704-487-5404

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina - Find Food Near You

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🥫 Food pantry

Faith Missionary Baptist

Food pantry in Shelby, part of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina partner network.

  • 📍 822 Churchill Dr., Shelby, NC 28150 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: 2nd Tuesday 10:30 to 1:30; 2nd Friday 3 to 6
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 704-482-8088

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina - Find Food Near You

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🥫 Food pantry

First Baptist Lawndale

Food pantry in Lawndale, part of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina partner network.

  • 📍 129 Douglas St, Lawndale, NC 28090 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Bi Weekly Saturday 10 to 12
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 704-538-9429

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina - Find Food Near You

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🥫 Food pantry

Green Bethel Baptist (TEFAP Provider)

Food pantry in Shelby, part of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina partner network.

  • 📍 120 Bethel Ave, Shelby, NC 28152 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: 3rd Tuesday 1 to 4
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 704-434-2931

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina - Find Food Near You

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🥫 Food pantry

Hoppers Chapel

Food pantry in Shelby, part of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina partner network.

  • 📍 423 West Graham Street, Shelby, NC 28150 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: 4th Wednesday 10:30 to 12
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 704-674-4136

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina - Find Food Near You

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🥫 Food pantry

Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry

Food pantry in Kings Mountain, part of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina partner network.

  • 📍 208 N Cleveland Ave, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday; 10 to 1:30
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 704-739-7256

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina - Find Food Near You

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🥫 Food pantry

Mt Calvary Baptist Church / Jireh Food Ministry

Food pantry in Shelby, part of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina partner network.

  • 📍 1205 Northside Dr., Shelby, NC 28150 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: 3rd Saturday 10 to 12
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 704-482-7713

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina - Find Food Near You

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🥫 Food pantry

Mt Olive Baptist Church

Food pantry in Kings Moutain, part of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina partner network.

  • 📍 146 Dixon School Rd., Kings Moutain, NC 28086 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: 3rd Saturday 10 to 1
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 704-937-7152

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina - Find Food Near You

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🥫 Food pantry

Paul & Marion Ramseur Foundation Inc

Food pantry in Shelby, part of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina partner network.

  • 📍 2026 Kingston Rd, Shelby, NC 28150 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Thursday 11 to 1
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 704-466-0302

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina - Find Food Near You

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🥫 Food pantry

Rhema Outreach Ministry

Food pantry in Kings Mountain, part of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina partner network.

  • 📍 602 Slater St., Kings Mountain, NC 28086 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: 2nd Monday 12:30pm - 2:30pm
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 803-627-5042

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina - Find Food Near You

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🥫 Food pantry

Ross Grove Baptist Church

Food pantry in Shelby, part of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina partner network.

  • 📍 1225 Fallston Rd, Shelby, NC 28150 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Tuesday 3 to 4:30
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 704-300-8580

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina - Find Food Near You

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🥫 Food pantry

Salvation Army/ Cleveland and Rutherford Counties

Food pantry in Shelby, part of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina partner network.

  • 📍 311 N Lafayette St, Shelby, NC 28151 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Monday - Thursday 1 to 3
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 704-482-0375

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina - Find Food Near You

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🥫 Food pantry

Shady Grove

Food pantry in Kings Mountain, part of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina partner network.

  • 📍 339 Shady Grove Rd, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Tuesday 10 to 12
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 704-739-8920

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina - Find Food Near You

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🥫 Food pantry

Shelby Presbyterian Church

Food pantry in Shelby, part of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina partner network.

  • 📍 226 East Graham St, Shelby, NC 28150 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Tuesday 9 to 10
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 704-487-8503

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina - Find Food Near You

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🍲 Free meals

The Shepherds Table

Free meal site in Shelby, part of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina partner network.

  • 📍 502 W Sumter St, Shelby, NC 28501 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: **Carry Out Lunch** Wednesday 11:30 to 12:30
  • 🧺 hot meals
  • 📞 704-487-5404

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina - Find Food Near You

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🥫 Food pantry

Union Baptist Church

Food pantry in Shelby, part of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina partner network.

  • 📍 3800 Polkville Rd, Shelby, NC 28150 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: 2nd & 4th; Saturday 10 to 11:30
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 704-484-3865

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina - Find Food Near You

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🥫 Food pantry

Upper Cleveland Area Needs

Food pantry in Lawndale, part of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina partner network.

  • 📍 230 E Main St, Lawndale, NC 28090 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Monday - Thursday 9 to 12
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 704-538-8417

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina - Find Food Near You

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🥫 Food pantry

Walls Memorial (TEFAP & CSFP Provider)

Food pantry in Shelby, part of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina partner network.

  • 📍 2223 Elizabeth Ave, Shelby, NC 28150 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: 1st, 3rd & 5th; Saturday 8 to 10
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 704-484-3433

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina - Find Food Near You

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🍲 Free meals

Washington Outreach Missionary

Free meal site in Shelby, part of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina partner network.

  • 📍 1920 Stoney Point Rd, Shelby, NC 28150 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: Friday call before going
  • 🧺 hot meals
  • 📞 704-435-3138

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina - Find Food Near You

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Washington Outreach Missionary (TEFAP & CSFP Provider)

Food pantry in Cherryville, part of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina partner network.

  • 📍 2007 Caperium Rd, Cherryville, NC 28021 · Directions
  • 🕒 Hours: **Appointment Only ** Wednesday 10 to 11 and Bi Weekly Friday 9 to 12
  • 🧺 groceries
  • 📞 704-769-4128

Last checked Oct 18, 2026 · Source: Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina - Find Food Near You

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Other counties in North Carolina

Food help in Cleveland County: common questions

Where is a food pantry near me in Cleveland County?

Fork & Curb lists 24 places to get food in Cleveland County, North Carolina, including Kings Moutain, Kings Mountain, Shelby and Lawndale. Each listing shows hours, phone number and who can come.

Where can I get free meals in Cleveland County?

Tap Meals above to see places serving free meals, with their serving hours.

Should I call before I go?

It's a good idea. Hours change around holidays and weather, and some places ask you to bring an ID or proof of address.