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Food Pantries in Alexandria, VA: Hours & Schedule

Alexandria has 3 food pantries listed below. Filter by what's open, and call ahead to confirm hours.

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Alexandria, VA has 3 places to get free food as of September 2026: 3 food pantries. Christ House Arlington Diocese Food Pantry (131 S West Street) and United Community - Cynthia Hull Food Pantry (7511 Fordson RD) are among them. Every listing here is checked against public sources. We hide the ones we can't confirm, we say call ahead where hours aren't confirmed, and there are no ads, logins, or fees.

What to bring

  • A photo ID, if you have one (many pantries don't require it)
  • Proof of address, like a piece of mail (some ask, most don't)
  • Bags, a box, or a cart to carry groceries home
  • The number of people in your household, that's usually all they need

How it works in Alexandria

  1. Find a pantry on the map above that's open today
  2. Call ahead to confirm hours (they can change)
  3. Go during open hours; most are walk-in, no appointment
  4. Take what you need. There's no cost and no application

You're welcome here. Pantries are for anyone going through a hard stretch. No judgment.

What neighbors know

These places change. If you've been to a pantry in Alexandria, leave a quick note so the next person walks in prepared: what to bring, when lines form, how they treat folks.

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Open by day in Alexandria

Planning around a day off? Here's what's open each day in Alexandria. Call ahead to confirm.

Food Pantries open Monday in Alexandria

Food Pantries open Tuesday in Alexandria

Food Pantries open Wednesday in Alexandria

Food Pantries open Thursday in Alexandria

Food Pantries open Friday in Alexandria

Food Pantries open Saturday in Alexandria

Good to know

Which food pantries in Alexandria are open today?

It depends on the day. By day of week, Alexandria food pantries are open: Monday (2), Tuesday (2), Wednesday (3), Thursday (3), Friday (2), Saturday (1). Each listing below shows its exact hours. Call ahead to confirm, especially around holidays.

Are there food pantries in Alexandria open on weekends?

Yes, 1 open Saturday in Alexandria. Look for the Sat/Sun markers in the schedule below.

Where can I get emergency food in Alexandria today?

Most Alexandria food pantries take walk-ins during open hours. No appointment needed. For same-day help any time, call 211 (Oklahoma's free, confidential food-assistance line). The listings below are kept current and most serve anyone in need without income verification.

What do I need to bring to a food pantry in Alexandria?

Most Alexandria food pantries are open to anyone in need and don't require proof of income. It helps to bring a photo ID, proof of address if you have it (a utility bill or piece of mail), bags to carry food, and the number of people in your household. Requirements vary. Check each listing or call ahead.

Do I need an appointment, or can I walk in?

Most food pantries are walk-in during open hours. A few run on set monthly dates or by appointment. Those say so on their listing.

Which food pantries serve Alexandria, Oklahoma?

These food pantries serve Alexandria and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 22314, 22306. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.

Which food pantries in Alexandria are open on Monday?

2 food pantries in Alexandria are open Monday: United Community - Cynthia Hull Food Pantry, United Emergency Services Fresh Food Bank Foundation. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Alexandria are open on Tuesday?

2 food pantries in Alexandria are open Tuesday: United Community - Cynthia Hull Food Pantry, United Emergency Services Fresh Food Bank Foundation. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Alexandria are open on Wednesday?

3 food pantries in Alexandria are open Wednesday: Christ House Arlington Diocese Food Pantry, United Community - Cynthia Hull Food Pantry, United Emergency Services Fresh Food Bank Foundation. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Alexandria are open on Thursday?

3 food pantries in Alexandria are open Thursday: Christ House Arlington Diocese Food Pantry, United Community - Cynthia Hull Food Pantry, United Emergency Services Fresh Food Bank Foundation. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Alexandria are open on Friday?

2 food pantries in Alexandria are open Friday: United Community - Cynthia Hull Food Pantry, United Emergency Services Fresh Food Bank Foundation. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Alexandria are open on Saturday?

1 food pantries in Alexandria is open Saturday: United Community - Cynthia Hull Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

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