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Food Pantries in Forest, MS: Hours & Schedule
Forest has 3 food pantries listed below. Filter by what's open, and call ahead to confirm hours.
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- Updated September 2026
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Forest, MS has 3 places to get free food as of September 2026: 3 food pantries. Crudup-Ward Activity Center Food Pantry (630 Longview Street) and Ephesus Baptist Church (3535 Ephesus Rd) 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 Forest
- 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 Forest, 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 Forest
Planning around a day off? Here's what's open each day in Forest. Call ahead to confirm.
Food Pantries open Monday in Forest
- Crudup-Ward Activity Center Food Pantry: 12 PM – 2 PM
Food Pantries open Tuesday in Forest
- Crudup-Ward Activity Center Food Pantry: 12 PM – 2 PM
Food Pantries open Wednesday in Forest
- Crudup-Ward Activity Center Food Pantry: 12 PM – 2 PM
Food Pantries open Thursday in Forest
- Crudup-Ward Activity Center Food Pantry: 12 PM – 2 PM
Food Pantries open Friday in Forest
- Crudup-Ward Activity Center Food Pantry: 12 PM – 2 PM
Food Pantries open Saturday in Forest
- Crudup-Ward Activity Center Food Pantry: 12 PM – 2 PM
Food Pantries open Sunday in Forest
- Crudup-Ward Activity Center Food Pantry: 12 PM – 2 PM
Good to know
Which food pantries in Forest are open today?
It depends on the day. By day of week, Forest food pantries are open: Monday (1), Tuesday (1), Wednesday (1), Thursday (1), Friday (1), Saturday (1), Sunday (1). Each listing below shows its exact hours. Call ahead to confirm, especially around holidays.
Are there food pantries in Forest open on weekends?
Yes, 1 open Saturday and 1 open Sunday in Forest. Look for the Sat/Sun markers in the schedule below.
Where can I get emergency food in Forest today?
Most Forest 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 Forest?
Most Forest 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 Forest, Oklahoma?
These food pantries serve Forest and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 39074. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.
Which food pantries in Forest are open on Monday?
1 food pantries in Forest is open Monday: Crudup-Ward Activity Center Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which food pantries in Forest are open on Tuesday?
1 food pantries in Forest is open Tuesday: Crudup-Ward Activity Center Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which food pantries in Forest are open on Wednesday?
1 food pantries in Forest is open Wednesday: Crudup-Ward Activity Center Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which food pantries in Forest are open on Thursday?
1 food pantries in Forest is open Thursday: Crudup-Ward Activity Center Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which food pantries in Forest are open on Friday?
1 food pantries in Forest is open Friday: Crudup-Ward Activity Center Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which food pantries in Forest are open on Saturday?
1 food pantries in Forest is open Saturday: Crudup-Ward Activity Center Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which food pantries in Forest are open on Sunday?
1 food pantries in Forest is open Sunday: Crudup-Ward Activity Center Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
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