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Food Pantries in Dayton, Ohio: Hours & Schedule

Dayton has 5 food pantries listed below. Filter by what's open, and call ahead to confirm hours.

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Dayton is the county seat of Montgomery County, located in Ohio's Miami Valley region. The directory lists 5 places to get free food here as of September 2026: 5 food pantries. Good Neighbor House Food Pantry (627 East First Street) and Have a Gay Day Food Pantry (1902 Needmore Road) 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 Dayton

  1. Find a pantry on the map above that's open today
  2. Call ahead to confirm hours (they can change)
  3. Go during open hours; most are walk-in, no appointment
  4. 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

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Open by day in Dayton

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

Food Pantries open Monday in Dayton

Food Pantries open Tuesday in Dayton

Food Pantries open Wednesday in Dayton

Food Pantries open Thursday in Dayton

Food Pantries open Friday in Dayton

Food Pantries open Sunday in Dayton

Good to know

Which food pantries in Dayton are open today?

It depends on the day. By day of week, Dayton food pantries are open: Monday (1), Tuesday (2), Wednesday (2), Thursday (2), Friday (1), Sunday (1). Each listing below shows its exact hours. Call ahead to confirm, especially around holidays.

Are there food pantries in Dayton open on weekends?

Yes, 1 open Sunday in Dayton. Look for the Sat/Sun markers in the schedule below.

Where can I get emergency food in Dayton today?

Most Dayton 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 Dayton?

Most Dayton 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 Dayton, Oklahoma?

These food pantries serve Dayton and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 45402, 45414, 45417, 45435, 45403. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.

Which food pantries in Dayton are open on Monday?

1 food pantries in Dayton is open Monday: Good Neighbor House Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Dayton are open on Tuesday?

2 food pantries in Dayton are open Tuesday: Good Neighbor House Food Pantry, Have a Gay Day Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Dayton are open on Wednesday?

2 food pantries in Dayton are open Wednesday: Good Neighbor House Food Pantry, WSU Raider Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Dayton are open on Thursday?

2 food pantries in Dayton are open Thursday: Good Neighbor House Food Pantry, WSU Raider Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Dayton are open on Friday?

1 food pantries in Dayton is open Friday: WSU Raider Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Dayton are open on Sunday?

1 food pantries in Dayton is open Sunday: Have a Gay Day Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

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