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Food Pantries in China, Texas: Hours & Schedule
China has 1 food pantry listed below. Call ahead to confirm hours.
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- Updated September 2026
China, TX, a Jefferson County city in the Beaumont–Port Arthur area, had a population of 1,260 in the 2020 census. The directory lists 1 place to get free food here as of September 2026: 1 food pantries. Hardin-Jefferson Hunger Initiative (717 Broadway) is one option. 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 China
- 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 China, 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 China
Planning around a day off? Here's what's open each day in China. Call ahead to confirm.
Food Pantries open Tuesday in China
- Hardin-Jefferson Hunger Initiative: 9 AM (2nd Tuesday)
Good to know
Which food pantries in China are open today?
Hours vary by location and aren't all posted online. Check each listing below and call ahead, or dial 211 (Oklahoma's free 24/7 assistance line) for same-day help.
Are there food pantries in China open on weekends?
Most China 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 China today?
Most China 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 China?
Most China 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 China, Oklahoma?
These food pantries serve China and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 77613. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.
Which food pantries in China are open on Tuesday?
1 food pantries in China is open Tuesday: Hardin-Jefferson Hunger Initiative. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
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