Chandler, AZ has 9 places to get free food as of September 2026: 9 food pantries. AZCEND (345 S California Street) and Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation (2145 W. Elliot Rd.) 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 Chandler

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 Chandler, 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 Chandler

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

Food Pantries open Saturday in Chandler

Compassion Center: 9 AM – 11:30 AM
Compassion in Action: 8 AM (3rd Saturday)

Good to know

Which food pantries in Chandler are open today?

It depends on the day. By day of week, Chandler food pantries are open: Monday (6), Tuesday (6), Wednesday (8), Thursday (5), Friday (5), Saturday (1). Each listing below shows its exact hours. Call ahead to confirm, especially around holidays.

Are there food pantries in Chandler open on weekends?

Yes, 1 open Saturday in Chandler. Look for the Sat/Sun markers in the schedule below.

Where can I get emergency food in Chandler today?

Most Chandler 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 Chandler?

Most Chandler 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 Chandler, Oklahoma?

These food pantries serve Chandler and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 85225, 85224, 85226, 85244. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.

Which food pantries in Chandler are open on Monday?

6 food pantries in Chandler are open Monday: AZCEND, Comfort Food Pantry, Compassion Center, Food Bank at Matthew's Crossing, St Mary's - Society of St Vincent de Paul, St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Chandler are open on Tuesday?

6 food pantries in Chandler are open Tuesday: AZCEND, Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation, Comfort Food Pantry, Food Bank at Matthew's Crossing, Salvation Army - Chandler, St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Chandler are open on Wednesday?

8 food pantries in Chandler are open Wednesday: AZCEND, Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation, Comfort Food Pantry, Compassion Center, Food Bank at Matthew's Crossing, Salvation Army - Chandler, St Mary's - Society of St Vincent de Paul, St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Chandler are open on Thursday?

5 food pantries in Chandler are open Thursday: AZCEND, Comfort Food Pantry, Food Bank at Matthew's Crossing, Salvation Army - Chandler, St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Chandler are open on Friday?

6 food pantries in Chandler are open Friday: Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation, Comfort Food Pantry, Compassion in Action, Food Bank at Matthew's Crossing, Salvation Army - Chandler, St Mary's - Society of St Vincent de Paul. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Chandler are open on Saturday?

2 food pantries in Chandler are open Saturday: Compassion Center, Compassion in Action. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

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