Black Hawk County · IA
Food Pantries in Cedar Falls, IA: Hours & Schedule
Cedar Falls has 2 food pantries, plus 1 other free-food location shown below. Filter by type or what's open, and call ahead to confirm hours.
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- Updated September 2026
2nd Tuesday of each month · 4:30 PM – 6 PM • 3rd Tuesday of each month · 4:30 PM – 6 PM
All areas
Mon, Tue: 9 AM – 5 PM CT
Cedar Falls
2nd Sunday of each month · 3 PM – 4 PM • 4th Sunday of each month · 3 PM – 4 PM
All areas
None open then.
Cedar Falls, IA has 3 places to get free food as of September 2026: 2 food pantries, 1 soup kitchens & free meals. Matthew 25 Food Pantry (705 Main Street) and St. Luke's Neighbor to Neighbor Food Pantry (2410 Melrose Drive) 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 Cedar Falls
- 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 Cedar Falls, 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 Cedar Falls
Planning around a day off? Here's what's open each day in Cedar Falls. Call ahead to confirm.
Food Pantries open Monday in Cedar Falls
- Matthew 25 Food Pantry: 9 AM – 5 PM
Food Pantries open Tuesday in Cedar Falls
- Matthew 25 Food Pantry: 9 AM – 5 PM
- Cedar Falls Community Meals: 4:30 PM (2nd Tuesday)
Food Pantries open Sunday in Cedar Falls
- St. Luke's Neighbor to Neighbor Food Pantry: 3 PM (2nd Sunday)
Good to know
Which food pantries in Cedar Falls are open today?
It depends on the day. By day of week, Cedar Falls food pantries are open: Monday (1), Tuesday (1). Each listing below shows its exact hours. Call ahead to confirm, especially around holidays.
Are there food pantries in Cedar Falls open on weekends?
Most Cedar Falls 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 Cedar Falls today?
Most Cedar Falls 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 Cedar Falls?
Most Cedar Falls 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 Cedar Falls, Oklahoma?
These food pantries serve Cedar Falls and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 50613. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.
Which food pantries in Cedar Falls are open on Monday?
1 food pantries in Cedar Falls is open Monday: Matthew 25 Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which food pantries in Cedar Falls are open on Tuesday?
2 food pantries in Cedar Falls are open Tuesday: Matthew 25 Food Pantry, Cedar Falls Community Meals. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which food pantries in Cedar Falls are open on Sunday?
1 food pantries in Cedar Falls is open Sunday: St. Luke's Neighbor to Neighbor Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
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