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Food Pantries in Port Arthur, Texas: Hours & Schedule

Port Arthur has 7 food pantries listed below. Filter by what's open, and call ahead to confirm hours.

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Located in Jefferson County, Port Arthur is home to the Motiva Refinery, the second largest oil refinery in the US. The directory lists 7 places to get free food here as of September 2026: 7 food pantries. Charlotte’s Cupboard (1919 Jefferson Dr.) and Empowerment Church (3600 Memorial Blvd) 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 Port Arthur

  1. Find a pantry on the map above that's open today
  2. Call ahead to confirm hours (they can change)
  3. Go during open hours; most are walk-in, no appointment
  4. 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

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Open by day in Port Arthur

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

Food Pantries open Monday in Port Arthur

Food Pantries open Tuesday in Port Arthur

Food Pantries open Wednesday in Port Arthur

Food Pantries open Thursday in Port Arthur

Food Pantries open Friday in Port Arthur

Food Pantries open Saturday in Port Arthur

Food Pantries open Sunday in Port Arthur

Good to know

Which food pantries in Port Arthur are open today?

It depends on the day. By day of week, Port Arthur food pantries are open: Monday (2), Tuesday (3), Wednesday (2), Thursday (2), 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 Port Arthur open on weekends?

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

Where can I get emergency food in Port Arthur today?

Most Port Arthur 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 Port Arthur?

Most Port Arthur 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 Port Arthur, Oklahoma?

These food pantries serve Port Arthur and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 77642, 77640. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.

Which food pantries in Port Arthur are open on Monday?

2 food pantries in Port Arthur are open Monday: Hospitality Center, United Board of Missions. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Port Arthur are open on Tuesday?

3 food pantries in Port Arthur are open Tuesday: Harvest Helpers, Hospitality Center, United Board of Missions. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Port Arthur are open on Wednesday?

3 food pantries in Port Arthur are open Wednesday: Empowerment Church, Hospitality Center, United Board of Missions. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Port Arthur are open on Thursday?

2 food pantries in Port Arthur are open Thursday: Hospitality Center, United Board of Missions. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Port Arthur are open on Friday?

3 food pantries in Port Arthur are open Friday: Charlotte’s Cupboard, Hospitality Center, Life Church. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Port Arthur are open on Saturday?

4 food pantries in Port Arthur are open Saturday: Charlotte’s Cupboard, Grace Church of the Nazarene, Hospitality Center, Life Church. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Port Arthur are open on Sunday?

1 food pantries in Port Arthur is open Sunday: Hospitality Center. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

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