Dothan is the county seat of Houston County in southeastern Alabama, named after the biblical city of Dothan. The directory lists 19 places to get free food here as of September 2026: 19 food pantries. Abundant Life Assembly of God (996 Prevatt Road) and Allen Temple Church of God In Christ (106 Farmer Street) 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 Dothan

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 Dothan, 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 Dothan

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

Good to know

Which food pantries in Dothan are open today?

It depends on the day. By day of week, Dothan food pantries are open: Monday (7), Tuesday (6), Wednesday (7), Thursday (6), Friday (5). Each listing below shows its exact hours. Call ahead to confirm, especially around holidays.

Are there food pantries in Dothan open on weekends?

Most Dothan 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 Dothan today?

Most Dothan 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 Dothan?

Most Dothan 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 Dothan, Oklahoma?

These food pantries serve Dothan and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 36301, 36303, 36305, 36302. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.

Which food pantries in Dothan are open on Monday?

7 food pantries in Dothan are open Monday: Catholic Social Services Food Pantry, Dothan Rescue Mission, First United Methodist Church Food Pantry, Food Bank Wiregrass Area United Way, Good News Shop, Human Resource Development Corporation - Dothan HRDC, Salvation Army Dothan. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Dothan are open on Tuesday?

6 food pantries in Dothan are open Tuesday: Catholic Social Services Food Pantry, Dothan Rescue Mission, Food Bank Wiregrass Area United Way, Human Resource Development Corporation - Dothan HRDC, Salvation Army Dothan, The Ark/Grace Harvest Church. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Dothan are open on Wednesday?

8 food pantries in Dothan are open Wednesday: Catholic Social Services Food Pantry, Dothan Rescue Mission, Evergreen Presbyterian Church, First Church of The Nazarene, Food Bank Wiregrass Area United Way, Human Resource Development Corporation - Dothan HRDC, Salvation Army Dothan, The Ark/Grace Harvest Church. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Dothan are open on Thursday?

6 food pantries in Dothan are open Thursday: Catholic Social Services Food Pantry, Dothan Rescue Mission, Food Bank Wiregrass Area United Way, Human Resource Development Corporation - Dothan HRDC, Salvation Army Dothan, The Ark/Grace Harvest Church. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Dothan are open on Friday?

5 food pantries in Dothan are open Friday: Catholic Social Services Food Pantry, Dothan Rescue Mission, Food Bank Wiregrass Area United Way, Human Resource Development Corporation - Dothan HRDC, Salvation Army Dothan. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Dothan are open on Saturday?

1 food pantries in Dothan is open Saturday: Love In Action International Ministries. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

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