How many free food pantries are there in Gastonia, North Carolina?

Feed America's directory lists 18 free food pantries, food banks, soup kitchens, mobile pantry sites, and WIC offices in Gastonia, North Carolina. Listings are compiled from federal, state, and community data sources. Each listing page shows where it came from and whether it has been independently verified — always call ahead to confirm hours before travelling.

Do I need to qualify or apply for free food in Gastonia?

Most food pantries in our directory are walk-in and free — no income proof, application, or appointment needed. A few specialized programs (like WIC) require eligibility verification. Each location page tells you what to bring.

What hours are food pantries in Gastonia open?

Hours vary by location. Many pantries operate 1–2 days per week, often weekday mornings or Saturday mornings. Always call before visiting — hours can change with no notice. If a pantry shows "Open Now" on our site, that's based on its published schedule.

Can I get food today in Gastonia, North Carolina?

Call 211 first — it's free, 24/7, and the dispatcher can route you to a pantry open right now or to an emergency food box. Soup kitchens (which serve hot meals) also operate same-day in most cities. We list both on this page.

Are there mobile pantries in Gastonia?

Mobile pantries are pop-up food distributions that change location week to week. Look for "mobile pantry" tagged listings on this page — they include the upcoming distribution location and time.

Is Feed America affiliated with the local food bank in Gastonia?

Feed America (feedam.org, EIN 92-1761881) is an independent 501(c)(3) directory. We are not affiliated with any local food bank. We aggregate publicly-available data from food banks, USDA, HRSA, and community sources to make finding help easier. For full nonprofit disambiguation, see /disclosures.

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Food Pantries in Gastonia, NC

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B.R.E.A.D. Food Pantry

food pantry

3803 Old York Rd, Gastonia, NC 28056

704-854-9221

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-01-18; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: appointment

Offers: Household, Financial

Hours

Mon	Closed
Tue	Closed
Wed	Closed
Thu	09:00–12:00
Fri	Closed
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

Hours not verified in 6+ months — call before you go.

Mon	09:00–14:00
Tue	09:00–14:00
Wed	09:00–14:00
Thu	09:00–14:00
Fri	Closed
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

Mon	09:00–15:00
Tue	09:00–15:00
Wed	09:00–15:00
Thu	09:00–15:00
Fri	09:00–15:00
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

Mon	Closed
Tue	11:00–15:00
Wed	Closed
Thu	11:00–15:00
Fri	11:00–15:00
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

Mon	Closed
Tue	11:30–13:00
Wed	Closed
Thu	Closed
Fri	Closed
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

Mon	Closed
Tue	09:00–11:30
Wed	Closed
Thu	09:00–11:30
Fri	Closed
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

Mon	Closed
Tue	10:00–12:30
Wed	Closed
Thu	Closed
Fri	Closed
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

Food Pantries in Gastonia, NC

B.R.E.A.D. Food Pantry

CAM Crisis Assistance Ministry

Christ Community Church (CSFP Provider)

Crisis Assistance Ministry

Crisis Assistance Ministry (TEFAP Provider)

Gaston Baptist Social Ministries - Baptist Association

Gastonia Salvation Army

Living Waters CDC

Mt. Zion

New Covenant Church

Salvation Army (TEFAP Provider) - Gastonia

Salvation Army - Gastonia

St. Michael's Catholic Church

The Salvation Army - Union Rd 1

The Salvation Army - Union Rd Corps

Union Road Church

Hearts N Carts Food Pantry - Blessyn Melody Foundation

Mt Zion Restoration Church-Bountiful Blessings

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