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Food Pantries in Cleveland, TN: Hours & Schedule
Cleveland has 1 food pantries, plus 2 other free-food locations shown below. Filter by type or what's open, and call ahead to confirm hours.
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- Updated September 2026
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 5:30 PM – 7 PM CT
No ID needed All areas
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 10 AM – 2 PM CT
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Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9 AM – 12 PM · Tue: 5 PM – 7 PM CT
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None open then.
Cleveland, TN has 3 places to get free food as of September 2026: 2 soup kitchens & free meals, 1 food pantries. The Caring Place (130 Wildwood Ave) and Cleveland Daily Bread (453 Broad St SW) 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 Cleveland
- 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 Cleveland, 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 Cleveland
Planning around a day off? Here's what's open each day in Cleveland. Call ahead to confirm.
Food Pantries open Monday in Cleveland
- Cleveland Daily Bread: 5:30 PM – 7 PM
- New Life Community Kitchen: 10 AM – 2 PM
Food Pantries open Tuesday in Cleveland
- The Caring Place: 9 AM – 12 PM
- Cleveland Daily Bread: 5:30 PM – 7 PM
- New Life Community Kitchen: 10 AM – 2 PM
Food Pantries open Wednesday in Cleveland
- The Caring Place: 9 AM – 12 PM
- Cleveland Daily Bread: 5:30 PM – 7 PM
- New Life Community Kitchen: 10 AM – 2 PM
Food Pantries open Thursday in Cleveland
- The Caring Place: 9 AM – 12 PM
- Cleveland Daily Bread: 5:30 PM – 7 PM
- New Life Community Kitchen: 10 AM – 2 PM
Food Pantries open Friday in Cleveland
- The Caring Place: 9 AM – 12 PM
- Cleveland Daily Bread: 5:30 PM – 7 PM
- New Life Community Kitchen: 10 AM – 2 PM
Good to know
Which food pantries in Cleveland are open today?
It depends on the day. By day of week, Cleveland food pantries are open: Monday (2), Tuesday (3), Wednesday (3), Thursday (3), Friday (3). Each listing below shows its exact hours. Call ahead to confirm, especially around holidays.
Are there food pantries in Cleveland open on weekends?
Most Cleveland 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 Cleveland today?
Most Cleveland 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 Cleveland?
Most Cleveland 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 Cleveland, Oklahoma?
These food pantries serve Cleveland and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 37311. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.
Which food pantries in Cleveland are open on Monday?
2 food pantries in Cleveland are open Monday: Cleveland Daily Bread, New Life Community Kitchen. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which food pantries in Cleveland are open on Tuesday?
3 food pantries in Cleveland are open Tuesday: The Caring Place, Cleveland Daily Bread, New Life Community Kitchen. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which food pantries in Cleveland are open on Wednesday?
3 food pantries in Cleveland are open Wednesday: The Caring Place, Cleveland Daily Bread, New Life Community Kitchen. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which food pantries in Cleveland are open on Thursday?
3 food pantries in Cleveland are open Thursday: The Caring Place, Cleveland Daily Bread, New Life Community Kitchen. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which food pantries in Cleveland are open on Friday?
3 food pantries in Cleveland are open Friday: The Caring Place, Cleveland Daily Bread, New Life Community Kitchen. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
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