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Food Pantries in Kilgore, Texas: Hours & Schedule
Kilgore has 2 food pantries listed below. Filter by what's open, and call ahead to confirm hours.
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- Updated October 2026
Kilgore is a city in Gregg and Rusk counties where Interstate 20 and US 259 converge. The directory lists 2 places to get free food here as of October 2026: 2 food pantries. Helping Hands of Kilgore (201 Martin St.) and McCary's Chapel (5758 Old Hwy 135) 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 Kilgore
- 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 Kilgore, 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 Kilgore
Planning around a day off? Here's what's open each day in Kilgore. Call ahead to confirm.
Food Pantries open Monday in Kilgore
- Helping Hands of Kilgore: 9 AM – 12 PM
Food Pantries open Tuesday in Kilgore
- Helping Hands of Kilgore: 9 AM – 12 PM
Food Pantries open Thursday in Kilgore
- Helping Hands of Kilgore: 9 AM – 12 PM
Good to know
Which food pantries in Kilgore are open today?
It depends on the day. By day of week, Kilgore food pantries are open: Monday (1), Tuesday (1), Thursday (1). Each listing below shows its exact hours. Call ahead to confirm, especially around holidays.
Are there food pantries in Kilgore open on weekends?
Most Kilgore 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 Kilgore today?
Most Kilgore 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 Kilgore?
Most Kilgore 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 Kilgore, Oklahoma?
These food pantries serve Kilgore and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 75662. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.
Which food pantries in Kilgore are open on Monday?
1 food pantries in Kilgore is open Monday: Helping Hands of Kilgore. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which food pantries in Kilgore are open on Tuesday?
1 food pantries in Kilgore is open Tuesday: Helping Hands of Kilgore. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which food pantries in Kilgore are open on Thursday?
1 food pantries in Kilgore is open Thursday: Helping Hands of Kilgore. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
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