Anchorage is the most populous city in Alaska, containing nearly 40 percent of the state's population. The directory lists 21 places to get free food here as of September 2026: 19 food pantries, 2 soup kitchens & free meals. Catholic Social Services - Saint Francis House (3710 East 20th Ave) and Emergency Food Bank St Benedict's Outreach (8110 Jewel Lake Road) are among them. Every listing 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 Anchorage

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 Anchorage, 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 Anchorage

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

Good to know

Which food pantries in Anchorage are open today?

It depends on the day. By day of week, Anchorage food pantries are open: Monday (5), Tuesday (7), Wednesday (6), Thursday (7), Friday (4), Saturday (2), Sunday (1). Each listing below shows its exact hours. Call ahead to confirm, especially around holidays.

Are there food pantries in Anchorage open on weekends?

Yes, 2 open Saturday and 1 open Sunday in Anchorage. Look for the Sat/Sun markers in the schedule below.

Where can I get emergency food in Anchorage today?

Most Anchorage 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 Anchorage?

Most Anchorage 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 Anchorage, Oklahoma?

These food pantries serve Anchorage and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 99508, 99502, 99503, 99501, 99504, 99517. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.

Which food pantries in Anchorage are open on Monday?

5 food pantries in Anchorage are open Monday: Catholic Social Services - Saint Francis House, First Congregational Church Food Pantry, Salvation Army - McKinnell House, Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission, Downtown Soup Kitchen. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Anchorage are open on Tuesday?

9 food pantries in Anchorage are open Tuesday: Catholic Social Services - Saint Francis House, First Congregational Church Food Pantry, Lutheran Social Services Of Alaska, Mobile Food Pantry Lutheran Church Of Hope, Mountain View Baptist Church, New Hope Compassionate Ministry Food Pantry, Salvation Army - McKinnell House, Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission, and 1 more. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Anchorage are open on Wednesday?

6 food pantries in Anchorage are open Wednesday: Catholic Social Services - Saint Francis House, First Congregational Church Food Pantry, Lutheran Social Services Of Alaska, Salvation Army - McKinnell House, Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission, Downtown Soup Kitchen. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Anchorage are open on Thursday?

7 food pantries in Anchorage are open Thursday: Catholic Social Services - Saint Francis House, First Congregational Church Food Pantry, Lutheran Social Services Of Alaska, Salvation Army - McKinnell House, St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission, Downtown Soup Kitchen. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Anchorage are open on Friday?

4 food pantries in Anchorage are open Friday: First Congregational Church Food Pantry, Lutheran Social Services Of Alaska, Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission, Downtown Soup Kitchen. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Anchorage are open on Saturday?

7 food pantries in Anchorage are open Saturday: Lions Clubs Of Alaska, Mobile Food Pantry - Fairview Recreation Center, Mobile Food Pantry First Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, Mobile Food Pantry Jewel Lake Church Of The Nazarene, Shiloh Baptist Family Services, Spenard Lions Club - Anchorage, Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Anchorage are open on Sunday?

1 food pantries in Anchorage is open Sunday: Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

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