Charlottesville, the former capital of Virginia, serves as the county seat of Albemarle County. The directory lists 25 places to get free food here as of September 2026: 24 food pantries, 1 soup kitchens & free meals. Bethany Seventh Day Adventist (401 Harris Road) and Bethel Church of God in Christ Food Pantry (621 Dice Street) 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 Charlottesville

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 Charlottesville, leave a quick note so the next person walks in prepared: what to bring, when lines form, how they treat folks.

No notes yet. Be the first to help someone out.

Open by day in Charlottesville

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

Food Pantries open Thursday in Charlottesville

Charlottesville Abundant Life Ministries: 9 AM – 5 PM
Hephzibah PACD Ministries: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Loaves and Fishes: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Region Ten: 8 AM – 5 PM
Word of Faith: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Day Haven: 7 AM – 12 PM

Food Pantries open Friday in Charlottesville

Charlottesville Abundant Life Ministries: 9 AM – 5 PM
Church of Our Savior Episcopal Church: 10:30 AM – 12 PM
First Christian Church: 12 PM (2nd Friday)
Region Ten: 8 AM – 5 PM
Thomas Jefferson Memorial Church: 8 AM (1st Friday)
Day Haven: 7 AM – 12 PM

Food Pantries open Saturday in Charlottesville

Loaves and Fishes: 10 AM – 12 PM
Day Haven: 7 AM – 12 PM

Food Pantries open Sunday in Charlottesville

Church of the Incarnation Food Pantry: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
New Beginnings Christian Community: 10 AM – 1:30 PM
Day Haven: 7 AM – 12 PM

Good to know

Which food pantries in Charlottesville are open today?

It depends on the day. By day of week, Charlottesville food pantries are open: Monday (6), Tuesday (8), Wednesday (7), Thursday (6), Friday (4), Saturday (2), Sunday (3). Each listing below shows its exact hours. Call ahead to confirm, especially around holidays.

Are there food pantries in Charlottesville open on weekends?

Yes, 2 open Saturday and 3 open Sunday in Charlottesville. Look for the Sat/Sun markers in the schedule below.

Where can I get emergency food in Charlottesville today?

Most Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville?

Most Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville, Oklahoma?

These food pantries serve Charlottesville and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 22901, 22903, 22902. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.

Which food pantries in Charlottesville are open on Monday?

6 food pantries in Charlottesville are open Monday: Charlottesville Abundant Life Ministries, Church of Our Savior Episcopal Church, First United Methodist Church, Region Ten, Word of Faith, Day Haven. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Charlottesville are open on Tuesday?

8 food pantries in Charlottesville are open Tuesday: Charlottesville Abundant Life Ministries, Christ Episcopal Church, First Baptist Church - Charlottesville, Hephzibah PACD Ministries, Holy Comforter, Region Ten, Word of Faith, Day Haven. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Charlottesville are open on Wednesday?

9 food pantries in Charlottesville are open Wednesday: Charlottesville Abundant Life Ministries, Church of Our Savior Episcopal Church, Holy Comforter, Loaves and Fishes, Mount Moriah United Methodist Church, Region Ten, St. Pauls Episcopal Church, Word of Faith, and 1 more. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Charlottesville are open on Thursday?

6 food pantries in Charlottesville are open Thursday: Charlottesville Abundant Life Ministries, Hephzibah PACD Ministries, Loaves and Fishes, Region Ten, Word of Faith, Day Haven. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Charlottesville are open on Friday?

6 food pantries in Charlottesville are open Friday: Charlottesville Abundant Life Ministries, Church of Our Savior Episcopal Church, First Christian Church, Region Ten, Thomas Jefferson Memorial Church, Day Haven. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Charlottesville are open on Saturday?

2 food pantries in Charlottesville are open Saturday: Loaves and Fishes, Day Haven. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Charlottesville are open on Sunday?

3 food pantries in Charlottesville are open Sunday: Church of the Incarnation Food Pantry, New Beginnings Christian Community, Day Haven. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

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