Story County · IA
Food Pantries in Ames, IA: Hours & Schedule
Ames has 3 food pantries listed below. Filter by what's open, and call ahead to confirm hours.
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- Updated September 2026
Tue, Thu: 1 PM – 3 PM · Tue: 6:30 PM – 8 PM CT
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Mon, Thu: 4:45 PM – 5:30 PM · Sat: 10 AM – 10:30 AM CT
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Ames, IA has 3 places to get free food as of September 2026: 3 food pantries. Bathesda Church - Community Food Pantry (1517 Northwest Ave.) and Food at First (611 Clark Ave) 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 Ames
- Find a pantry on the map above that's open today
- Call ahead to confirm hours (they can change)
- Go during open hours; most are walk-in, no appointment
- 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 Ames, 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 Ames
Planning around a day off? Here's what's open each day in Ames. Call ahead to confirm.
Food Pantries open Monday in Ames
- Food at First: 4:45 PM – 5:30 PM
Food Pantries open Tuesday in Ames
- Bathesda Church - Community Food Pantry: 1 PM – 3 PM
Food Pantries open Thursday in Ames
- Bathesda Church - Community Food Pantry: 1 PM – 3 PM
- Food at First: 4:45 PM – 5:30 PM
Food Pantries open Saturday in Ames
- Food at First: 10 AM – 10:30 AM
Good to know
Which food pantries in Ames are open today?
It depends on the day. By day of week, Ames food pantries are open: Monday (1), Tuesday (1), Thursday (2), Saturday (1). Each listing below shows its exact hours. Call ahead to confirm, especially around holidays.
Are there food pantries in Ames open on weekends?
Yes, 1 open Saturday in Ames. Look for the Sat/Sun markers in the schedule below.
Where can I get emergency food in Ames today?
Most Ames 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 Ames?
Most Ames 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 Ames, Oklahoma?
These food pantries serve Ames and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 50010. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.
Which food pantries in Ames are open on Monday?
1 food pantries in Ames is open Monday: Food at First. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which food pantries in Ames are open on Tuesday?
1 food pantries in Ames is open Tuesday: Bathesda Church - Community Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which food pantries in Ames are open on Thursday?
2 food pantries in Ames are open Thursday: Bathesda Church - Community Food Pantry, Food at First. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which food pantries in Ames are open on Saturday?
1 food pantries in Ames is open Saturday: Food at First. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
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