Charlotte Community Meals
Our Hunger Prevention Program at the Charlotte CARE Center, includes Hot Meals and a Food Pantry. The kitchen serves nutritious breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks 365 days a year to shelter guests.
All those in need of a nourishing meal are welcome to join us for lunch and/or dinner.
| Monday – Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
| Bread & Pastries | While supplies last | While supplies last | While supplies last |
| Lunch | Temporarily on Hold | Temporarily on Hold | Temporarily on Hold |
| Dinner | Temporarily on Hold | Temporarily on Hold | Temporarily on Hold |
| Emergency Food Bags | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Closed | Closed |
Charlotte Community Food Pantry
A food pantry is open twice weekly for drive-thru distribution for all Charlotte County residents needing food assistance.
*Proof of Charlotte County residency including an ID or utility bill must be shown.
| Wednesday | Friday | |
| Food Pantry | 1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
Charlotte Community Donations and Volunteers
The Hunger Prevention Program relies heavily on partnerships with area restaurants, grocery chains, faith-based organizations, businesses, and residents of Charlotte County who are responsible for much of the food distributed and used in meal preparation.
Donate Food
Donations can be made daily between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Charlotte CARE Center
1476 Kenesaw Street
Port Charlotte, FL 33948