Shelby County · TN
Food Pantries in Memphis, TN: Hours & Schedule
Memphis has 7 food pantries, plus 1 other free-food location shown below. Filter by type or what's open, and call ahead to confirm hours.
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- Updated September 2026
Mon: 9 AM – 12 PM CT
All areas
4th Saturday of each month · 8 AM – 9:30 AM • 3rd Saturday of each month · 8 AM – 9:30 AM
Photo ID Shelby County
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Mid-south Region
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM CT
All areas
Tue, Sat: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM CT
No ID needed All areas
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM CT
State ID Tn And Crittenden County
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM CT
Photo ID 38111
None open then.
Memphis, TN has 8 places to get free food as of September 2026: 7 food pantries, 1 soup kitchens & free meals. Holy Trinity Community Church Food Pantry (685 S Highland Street) and Life Food Pantry at Life of Liberty Church (749 Tate Avenue) 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 Memphis
- 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 Memphis, 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 Memphis
Planning around a day off? Here's what's open each day in Memphis. Call ahead to confirm.
Food Pantries open Monday in Memphis
- Holy Trinity Community Church Food Pantry: 9 AM – 12 PM
- Mifa - Metropolitan Inter-faith Association: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- The Salvation Army - Purdue Center of Hope: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Umnc-m Scott Center Food Pantry: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Food Pantries open Tuesday in Memphis
- Mifa - Metropolitan Inter-faith Association: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- The Salvation Army - Purdue Center of Hope: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Umnc-m Scott Center Food Pantry: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- St John's United Methodist Soup Kitchen: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Food Pantries open Wednesday in Memphis
- Mifa - Metropolitan Inter-faith Association: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- The Salvation Army - Purdue Center of Hope: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Umnc-m Scott Center Food Pantry: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Food Pantries open Thursday in Memphis
- Mifa - Metropolitan Inter-faith Association: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- The Salvation Army - Purdue Center of Hope: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Umnc-m Scott Center Food Pantry: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Food Pantries open Friday in Memphis
- Mifa - Metropolitan Inter-faith Association: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- The Salvation Army - Purdue Center of Hope: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Umnc-m Scott Center Food Pantry: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Food Pantries open Saturday in Memphis
- Life Food Pantry at Life of Liberty Church: 8 AM (4th Saturday)
- St John's United Methodist Soup Kitchen: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Good to know
Which food pantries in Memphis are open today?
It depends on the day. By day of week, Memphis food pantries are open: Monday (4), Tuesday (4), Wednesday (3), Thursday (3), Friday (3), Saturday (1). Each listing below shows its exact hours. Call ahead to confirm, especially around holidays.
Are there food pantries in Memphis open on weekends?
Yes, 1 open Saturday in Memphis. Look for the Sat/Sun markers in the schedule below.
Where can I get emergency food in Memphis today?
Most Memphis 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 Memphis?
Most Memphis 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 Memphis, Oklahoma?
These food pantries serve Memphis and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 38111, 38126, 38119, 38118, 38105, 38134. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.
Which food pantries in Memphis are open on Monday?
4 food pantries in Memphis are open Monday: Holy Trinity Community Church Food Pantry, Mifa - Metropolitan Inter-faith Association, The Salvation Army - Purdue Center of Hope, Umnc-m Scott Center Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which food pantries in Memphis are open on Tuesday?
4 food pantries in Memphis are open Tuesday: Mifa - Metropolitan Inter-faith Association, The Salvation Army - Purdue Center of Hope, Umnc-m Scott Center Food Pantry, St John's United Methodist Soup Kitchen. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which food pantries in Memphis are open on Wednesday?
3 food pantries in Memphis are open Wednesday: Mifa - Metropolitan Inter-faith Association, The Salvation Army - Purdue Center of Hope, Umnc-m Scott Center Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which food pantries in Memphis are open on Thursday?
3 food pantries in Memphis are open Thursday: Mifa - Metropolitan Inter-faith Association, The Salvation Army - Purdue Center of Hope, Umnc-m Scott Center Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which food pantries in Memphis are open on Friday?
3 food pantries in Memphis are open Friday: Mifa - Metropolitan Inter-faith Association, The Salvation Army - Purdue Center of Hope, Umnc-m Scott Center Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which food pantries in Memphis are open on Saturday?
2 food pantries in Memphis are open Saturday: Life Food Pantry at Life of Liberty Church, St John's United Methodist Soup Kitchen. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
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