El Paso is the county seat of El Paso County and the most populous city in West Texas. The directory lists 34 places to get free food here as of September 2026: 34 food pantries. Abundant Church - Downtown (209 S El Paso St) and Abundant Church - East (1000 Valley Crest Dr.) 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 El Paso

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 El Paso, 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 El Paso

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

Good to know

Which food pantries in El Paso are open today?

It depends on the day. By day of week, El Paso food pantries are open: Monday (1), Tuesday (5), Wednesday (3), Thursday (3), Friday (3), Saturday (3), Sunday (4). Each listing below shows its exact hours. Call ahead to confirm, especially around holidays.

Are there food pantries in El Paso open on weekends?

Yes, 3 open Saturday and 4 open Sunday in El Paso. Look for the Sat/Sun markers in the schedule below.

Where can I get emergency food in El Paso today?

Most El Paso 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 El Paso?

Most El Paso 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 El Paso, Oklahoma?

These food pantries serve El Paso and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 79901, 79907, 79911, 79928, 79935, 79903. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.

Which food pantries in El Paso are open on Monday?

1 food pantries in El Paso is open Monday: New Life Faith Center. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in El Paso are open on Tuesday?

5 food pantries in El Paso are open Tuesday: Centro Nueva Vida Iglesia, Ebenezer Inc, Kelly Center for Hunger Relief, Mercado, Mother Teresa Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in El Paso are open on Wednesday?

3 food pantries in El Paso are open Wednesday: Borderland Hope Center, Kelly Center for Hunger Relief, Mercado. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in El Paso are open on Thursday?

3 food pantries in El Paso are open Thursday: Borderland Hope Center, Kelly Center for Hunger Relief, Mercado. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in El Paso are open on Friday?

3 food pantries in El Paso are open Friday: Kelly Center for Hunger Relief, Mercado, Sacred Heart Church. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in El Paso are open on Saturday?

3 food pantries in El Paso are open Saturday: Katie's Food Pantry, Kelly Center for Hunger Relief, Ysleta Lutheran Mission. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in El Paso are open on Sunday?

4 food pantries in El Paso are open Sunday: Abundant Church - Downtown, Abundant Church - East, Abundant Church - West, Green Pastures Sanctuary. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

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