Arlington is part of the Mid-Cities region in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area and is located in Tarrant County, Texas. The directory lists 20 places to get free food here as of September 2026: 20 food pantries. Arlington Acts of Kindness (2350 E Mayfield Rd.) and Arlington Adventist Church Food Pantry (4409 Pleasantview Drive) 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 Arlington

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 Arlington, 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 Arlington

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

Good to know

Which food pantries in Arlington are open today?

It depends on the day. By day of week, Arlington food pantries are open: Monday (2), Tuesday (3), Wednesday (3), Thursday (5), Friday (1). Each listing below shows its exact hours. Call ahead to confirm, especially around holidays.

Are there food pantries in Arlington open on weekends?

Most Arlington food pantries run on weekdays and we don't currently list weekend hours here. Call 211 for weekend options.

Where can I get emergency food in Arlington today?

Most Arlington 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 Arlington?

Most Arlington 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 Arlington, Oklahoma?

These food pantries serve Arlington and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 76017, 76015, 76010, 76018, 76013, 76011. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.

Which food pantries in Arlington are open on Monday?

2 food pantries in Arlington are open Monday: Arlington Charities Food Pantry, Christian Campus Center (Tri C) Food Pantry at UTA. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Arlington are open on Tuesday?

3 food pantries in Arlington are open Tuesday: Arlington Charities Food Pantry, Rush Creek - Green Oaks Campus, Water From The Rock Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Arlington are open on Wednesday?

4 food pantries in Arlington are open Wednesday: Arlington Adventist Church Food Pantry, Arlington Charities Food Pantry, Christian Campus Center (Tri C) Food Pantry at UTA, Water From The Rock Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Arlington are open on Thursday?

7 food pantries in Arlington are open Thursday: Arlington Charities Food Pantry, Arlington Charities MP, Rush Creek - Green Oaks Campus, Salvation Army Arlington Corps, Shepherd's Pantry, TCC Southeast Mobile, Water From The Rock Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Arlington are open on Friday?

2 food pantries in Arlington are open Friday: Arlington Charities Food Pantry, Household of Faith Mobile Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Arlington are open on Saturday?

3 food pantries in Arlington are open Saturday: Arlington Chinese Church Mobile, Mayfield Road Baptist Church Mobile, St. Peter & St. Paul Mobile. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

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