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Food Pantries in Costa Mesa, CA: Hours & Schedule
Costa Mesa has 2 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
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Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9 AM – 5 PM PT
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Sun, Sat: 9 AM – 11 AM · Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 12 PM – 3 PM PT
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Saturday: Sign in by 8:30 AM
Costa Mesa
None open then.
Costa Mesa, CA has 4 places to get free food as of September 2026: 2 food pantries, 2 soup kitchens & free meals. Share Our Selves (1550 Superior Ave.) and St. Vincent de Paul St. Joachim (1964 Orange Ave.) 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 Costa Mesa
- 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 Costa Mesa, 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 Costa Mesa
Planning around a day off? Here's what's open each day in Costa Mesa. Call ahead to confirm.
Food Pantries open Monday in Costa Mesa
- Share Our Selves: 9 AM – 5 PM
- Someone Cares Soup Kitchen: 12 PM – 3 PM
Food Pantries open Tuesday in Costa Mesa
- Share Our Selves: 9 AM – 5 PM
- Someone Cares Soup Kitchen: 12 PM – 3 PM
Food Pantries open Wednesday in Costa Mesa
- Share Our Selves: 9 AM – 5 PM
- Someone Cares Soup Kitchen: 12 PM – 3 PM
Food Pantries open Thursday in Costa Mesa
- Share Our Selves: 9 AM – 5 PM
- Someone Cares Soup Kitchen: 12 PM – 3 PM
Food Pantries open Friday in Costa Mesa
- Share Our Selves: 9 AM – 5 PM
- Someone Cares Soup Kitchen: 12 PM – 3 PM
Food Pantries open Saturday in Costa Mesa
- Someone Cares Soup Kitchen: 9 AM – 11 AM
Food Pantries open Sunday in Costa Mesa
- Someone Cares Soup Kitchen: 9 AM – 11 AM
Good to know
Which food pantries in Costa Mesa are open today?
It depends on the day. By day of week, Costa Mesa food pantries are open: Monday (2), Tuesday (2), Wednesday (2), Thursday (2), Friday (2), Saturday (1), Sunday (1). Each listing below shows its exact hours. Call ahead to confirm, especially around holidays.
Are there food pantries in Costa Mesa open on weekends?
Yes, 1 open Saturday and 1 open Sunday in Costa Mesa. Look for the Sat/Sun markers in the schedule below.
Where can I get emergency food in Costa Mesa today?
Most Costa Mesa 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 Costa Mesa?
Most Costa Mesa 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 Costa Mesa, Oklahoma?
These food pantries serve Costa Mesa and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 92627. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.
Which food pantries in Costa Mesa are open on Monday?
2 food pantries in Costa Mesa are open Monday: Share Our Selves, Someone Cares Soup Kitchen. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which food pantries in Costa Mesa are open on Tuesday?
2 food pantries in Costa Mesa are open Tuesday: Share Our Selves, Someone Cares Soup Kitchen. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which food pantries in Costa Mesa are open on Wednesday?
2 food pantries in Costa Mesa are open Wednesday: Share Our Selves, Someone Cares Soup Kitchen. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which food pantries in Costa Mesa are open on Thursday?
2 food pantries in Costa Mesa are open Thursday: Share Our Selves, Someone Cares Soup Kitchen. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which food pantries in Costa Mesa are open on Friday?
2 food pantries in Costa Mesa are open Friday: Share Our Selves, Someone Cares Soup Kitchen. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which food pantries in Costa Mesa are open on Saturday?
1 food pantries in Costa Mesa is open Saturday: Someone Cares Soup Kitchen. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which food pantries in Costa Mesa are open on Sunday?
1 food pantries in Costa Mesa is open Sunday: Someone Cares Soup Kitchen. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
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