Jackson is the capital of Mississippi and one of two county seats for Hinds County. The directory lists 32 places to get free food here as of October 2026: 32 food pantries. Alta Woods United Methodist Church (109 Alta Woods Blvd) and Anderson United Methodist Church (6205 Hanging Moss Rd) 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 Jackson

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 Jackson, 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 Jackson

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

Food Pantries open Sunday in Jackson

Salvation Army: 9 AM – 4:30 PM

Good to know

Which food pantries in Jackson are open today?

It depends on the day. By day of week, Jackson food pantries are open: Monday (5), Tuesday (5), Wednesday (5), Thursday (4), Friday (4), Saturday (2), Sunday (1). Each listing below shows its exact hours. Call ahead to confirm, especially around holidays.

Are there food pantries in Jackson open on weekends?

Yes, 2 open Saturday and 1 open Sunday in Jackson. Look for the Sat/Sun markers in the schedule below.

Where can I get emergency food in Jackson today?

Most Jackson 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 Jackson?

Most Jackson 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 Jackson, Oklahoma?

These food pantries serve Jackson and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 39204, 39206, 39213, 39202, 39201, 39212. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.

Which food pantries in Jackson are open on Monday?

5 food pantries in Jackson are open Monday: Jackson Revival Center Church - Food Outreach, Living Independence For Everyone Life, New Dimensions Development Foundation, Salvation Army, South Jackson Seventh Day Adventist. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Jackson are open on Tuesday?

5 food pantries in Jackson are open Tuesday: Living Independence For Everyone Life, New Dimensions Development Foundation, Salvation Army, South Jackson Seventh Day Adventist, We Will Go Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Jackson are open on Wednesday?

5 food pantries in Jackson are open Wednesday: Good Samaritan Center, Living Independence For Everyone Life, New Dimensions Development Foundation, Salvation Army, South Jackson Seventh Day Adventist. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Jackson are open on Thursday?

4 food pantries in Jackson are open Thursday: Living Independence For Everyone Life, New Dimensions Development Foundation, Salvation Army, We Will Go Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Jackson are open on Friday?

4 food pantries in Jackson are open Friday: Living Independence For Everyone Life, Salvation Army, South Jackson Seventh Day Adventist, St. Columb's Episcopal Church - Iona House Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Jackson are open on Saturday?

3 food pantries in Jackson are open Saturday: Hands and Feet Food Pantry - Crossroads of Life, Salvation Army, South Jackson Seventh Day Adventist. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Jackson are open on Sunday?

1 food pantries in Jackson is open Sunday: Salvation Army. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

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