As the capital of Texas and county seat of Travis County, Austin is one of the fastest-growing large cities in the United States. The directory lists 82 places to get free food here as of September 2026: 82 food pantries. APH - Rosewood-Zaragosa Neighborhood Center (2800 Webberville Rd) and Abiding Love Lutheran Church - Food Pantry (7210 Brush Country Rd.) 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 Austin

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 Austin, 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 Austin

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

Good to know

Which food pantries in Austin are open today?

It depends on the day. By day of week, Austin food pantries are open: Monday (20), Tuesday (19), Wednesday (18), Thursday (22), Friday (15), Saturday (6), Sunday (1). Each listing below shows its exact hours. Call ahead to confirm, especially around holidays.

Are there food pantries in Austin open on weekends?

Yes, 6 open Saturday and 1 open Sunday in Austin. Look for the Sat/Sun markers in the schedule below.

Where can I get emergency food in Austin today?

Most Austin 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 Austin?

Most Austin 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 Austin, Oklahoma?

These food pantries serve Austin and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 78749, 78723, 78753, 78745, 78722, 78704. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.

Which food pantries in Austin are open on Monday?

20 food pantries in Austin are open Monday: Abiding Love Lutheran Church - Food Pantry, Austin Baptist Chapel, Blackland Neighborhood Center, Bread for All Food Pantry, Caritas of Austin - Food Pantry, North Location, City of Austin Health and Human Services, City of Austin South Austin Neighborhood Center, City of Austin St. John Neighborhood Center, and 12 more. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Austin are open on Tuesday?

20 food pantries in Austin are open Tuesday: Austin Baptist Chapel, Blackland Neighborhood Center, Caritas of Austin - Food Pantry, North Location, City of Austin Health and Human Services, City of Austin South Austin Neighborhood Center, City of Austin St. John Neighborhood Center, El Buen Samaritano Food Pantry, Gethsemane Lutheran Church, and 12 more. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Austin are open on Wednesday?

18 food pantries in Austin are open Wednesday: Austin Baptist Chapel, Blackland Neighborhood Center, Caritas of Austin - Food Pantry, North Location, Church Food Pantry, City of Austin Health and Human Services, City of Austin South Austin Neighborhood Center, City of Austin St. John Neighborhood Center, Covenant Food Pantry, and 10 more. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Austin are open on Thursday?

23 food pantries in Austin are open Thursday: Austin Baptist Chapel, Austin Restoration Ministries, Blackland Neighborhood Center, Caritas of Austin - Food Pantry, North Location, Casa De Dios, Christo Rey Catholic Church, City of Austin Health and Human Services, City of Austin South Austin Neighborhood Center, and 15 more. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Austin are open on Friday?

15 food pantries in Austin are open Friday: Austin Baptist Chapel, Blackland Neighborhood Center, Caritas of Austin - Food Pantry, North Location, City of Austin Health and Human Services, City of Austin South Austin Neighborhood Center, City of Austin St. John Neighborhood Center, Manchaca Methodist Church, Manos de Cristo, and 7 more. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Austin are open on Saturday?

9 food pantries in Austin are open Saturday: Austin Baptist Chapel, Kingdom of God Christian Center, Micah 6 Food Pantry, Our Lady Of Guadalupe, Rosewood Avenue Missionary Baptist Church, Saint Louis Catholic Church - Food Pantry, University Presbyterian Church, Vineyard Christian Fellowship Drive Thru Food Pantry, and 1 more. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Austin are open on Sunday?

2 food pantries in Austin are open Sunday: Alpha Seventh-day Adventist Dorcas Passion Ministries - Food Pantry, Austin Baptist Chapel. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

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