Community Meals
Our Hunger Prevention Program at the Charlotte CARE Center, includes Hot Meals and a Food Pantry. Hot Meals serves nutritious breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks 365 days a year. Food items include fresh fruits and vegetables, frozen food, and non-perishable food. We also provide food for pets to help offset increasing monthly expenses.
All those in need of a nourishing meal are welcome to join us for lunch and/or dinner.
Monday – Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
Bread & Pastries | 9a – 5p | closed | closed |
Take-out Hot Meals | 5p – 6p | 5p – 6p | 5p – 6p |
Community Food Pantry
A food pantry is open twice weekly for drive-thru distribution and is open to 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 | 1p – 4:30p | 10a – 1p |
Community Donations and Volunteers
The Hunger Prevention Program relies heavily on its partnerships with area restaurants, grocery chains, faith-based organizations, businesses, and citizens of Charlotte County who are responsible for much of the food distributed and used in meal preparation.
Become a Volunteer –
Donate Food
Donations can be made daily between 9am – 5pm at our Main Office:
1476 Kenesaw Street
Port Charlotte, FL 33948