Seniors Offered Free Grab-And-Go Meals: Here's Where To Get One

MECKLENBURG, NC — Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services is offering county residents 60 years old and older free hot or frozen meals at six Grab and Go locations around the metro region.

"Participants are encouraged to contact the location closest to them to arrange meal pickups. Meal pickups must be reserved," the county said.

Here's a list of the Grab & Go locations:

Johnston YMCA, 3025 N. Davidson Street, Charlotte

• Reservation contact: Jessica Williams, 704-614-9271
• Service days: Tuesday, Thursday, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Bette Rae Thomas Recreation Center, 2921 Tuckaseegee Road, Charlotte

• Reservation contact: Angel Brown, 704-517-4830
• Service days: Monday - Friday, 12 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Tyvola Senior Center, 2225 Tyvola Road, Charlotte

• Reservation contact: Kathy Cheves, 704-614-9581; Angela Robinson, 704-620-3993
• Service days: Monday - Friday, 11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Progressive Baptist Church, 1600 Clanton Road, Charlotte

• Reservation contact: Delores Moses, 704-614-9365
• Service days: Monday, Wednesday 11 a.m. - noon

Pine Valley Community Center, 1910 Longleaf Drive, Charlotte

• Reservation contact: Yvonne Paulding, 980-287-6116
• Service days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church, 1600 Norris Avenue, Charlotte

• Reservation contact: Sheila Phronebarger, 704-614-9483
• Service days: Monday - Friday, noon until 1 p.m.

More information about the Grab & Go senior meal program may be found here.

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