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Food Pantries in Desert Hot Springs, CA: Hours & Schedule
Desert Hot Springs has 2 food pantries, plus 1 other free-food location 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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Wed: 8 AM – 11:30 AM · Thu: 8 AM – 11 AM PT
Desert Hot Springs
Tue: 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM PT
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Desert Hot Springs, CA has 3 places to get free food as of September 2026: 2 food pantries, 1 soup kitchens & free meals. Food Now Inc (14080 Palm Dr E) and St. Elizabeth Church - Desert Hot Springs Food Pantry (66-6700 Pierson Blvd.) 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 Desert Hot Springs
- 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 Desert Hot Springs, 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 Desert Hot Springs
Planning around a day off? Here's what's open each day in Desert Hot Springs. Call ahead to confirm.
Food Pantries open Tuesday in Desert Hot Springs
- St. Elizabeth Church - Desert Hot Springs Food Pantry: 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Food Pantries open Wednesday in Desert Hot Springs
- Food Now Inc: 8 AM – 11:30 AM
Food Pantries open Thursday in Desert Hot Springs
- Food Now Inc: 8 AM – 11 AM
Good to know
Which food pantries in Desert Hot Springs are open today?
It depends on the day. By day of week, Desert Hot Springs food pantries are open: Tuesday (1), Wednesday (1), Thursday (1). Each listing below shows its exact hours. Call ahead to confirm, especially around holidays.
Are there food pantries in Desert Hot Springs open on weekends?
Most Desert Hot Springs 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 Desert Hot Springs today?
Most Desert Hot Springs 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 Desert Hot Springs?
Most Desert Hot Springs 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 Desert Hot Springs, Oklahoma?
These food pantries serve Desert Hot Springs and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 92240. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.
Which food pantries in Desert Hot Springs are open on Tuesday?
1 food pantries in Desert Hot Springs is open Tuesday: St. Elizabeth Church - Desert Hot Springs Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which food pantries in Desert Hot Springs are open on Wednesday?
1 food pantries in Desert Hot Springs is open Wednesday: Food Now Inc. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which food pantries in Desert Hot Springs are open on Thursday?
1 food pantries in Desert Hot Springs is open Thursday: Food Now Inc. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
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