As reported in the Dilworth Express on January 6, 2026
During a year of rising food costs, SNAP benefit cuts and economic uncertainty, the Dilworth community came through in a big way in 2025 for the Dilworth Soup Kitchen & Food Pantry.
The DSK had its best year ever due to donations, grocery drop offs, fresh cooked foods and food drives by individuals, groups and neighborhood block parties, such as Lockhart Drive and Charlotte Drive. Clothing events also helped meet the needs of our guests.
“We appreciated the commitment and contributions of so many groups last year,” said Tom Fedell, DSK chairman. He noted just a few of the many: financial support from the Dilworth Community Association, help with meals from Dilworth Greek Church and Dilworth Methodist Church, monthly food drop-offs from St. Patrick’s children, clothing from Paul Finnen & Associates here in town, casseroles from The Village on Morehead and weekly food donations from Food Lion in Dilworth and Pineville, as well as from Trader Joe’s and Publix.
DSK provided more than 21,000 freshly prepared meals during the year with 200 distributed every Monday and Friday between 11 a.m. and noon. About half of the 200 lunches along with groceries are delivered by DSK volunteers to the homebound at nearby Charlotte Housing Authority sites at Strawn Apartments, Charlottetown Terrace and Edwin Towers.
Guests received more than 115,000 pounds of nutritious groceries in 2025 to help get through the week and weekend. The Food Pantry recently introduced a twice-a-month Guest Shopping Service in which 40 registered individuals are able to select their own groceries. They also receive fresh produce, lean proteins and pantry staples. Close to 200 family members benefit from the pantry selections and donated foods.
For more information about the Dilworth Soup Kitchen & Food Pantry, or if interested in contributing to our cause, go to www.dilworthsoupkitchen.org.