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Food Pantries in Sioux City, IA: Hours & Schedule

Sioux City 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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Sioux City is the county seat of Woodbury County and the primary city of the Siouxland region. The directory lists 8 places to get free food here as of September 2026: 7 food pantries, 1 soup kitchens & free meals. Community Action Agency of Siouxland Food Pantry (2700 Leech Avenue) and First Evangelical Free Church (401 9th Street) 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 Sioux City

  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

These places change. If you've been to a pantry in Sioux City, 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 Sioux City

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

Food Pantries open Monday in Sioux City

Food Pantries open Tuesday in Sioux City

Food Pantries open Wednesday in Sioux City

Food Pantries open Thursday in Sioux City

Food Pantries open Friday in Sioux City

Food Pantries open Saturday in Sioux City

Good to know

Which food pantries in Sioux City are open today?

It depends on the day. By day of week, Sioux City food pantries are open: Monday (6), Tuesday (5), Wednesday (7), Thursday (6), Friday (5), Saturday (1). Each listing below shows its exact hours. Call ahead to confirm, especially around holidays.

Are there food pantries in Sioux City open on weekends?

Yes, 1 open Saturday in Sioux City. Look for the Sat/Sun markers in the schedule below.

Where can I get emergency food in Sioux City today?

Most Sioux City 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 Sioux City?

Most Sioux City 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 Sioux City, Oklahoma?

These food pantries serve Sioux City and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 51106, 51101, 51104, 51105, 51103. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.

Which food pantries in Sioux City are open on Monday?

6 food pantries in Sioux City are open Monday: Community Action Agency of Siouxland Food Pantry, Food Bank of Siouxland, Gospel Mission, Grace United Methodist Church, Salvation Army, Siouxland Soup Kitchen. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Sioux City are open on Tuesday?

6 food pantries in Sioux City are open Tuesday: Community Action Agency of Siouxland Food Pantry, First Evangelical Free Church, Food Bank of Siouxland, Gospel Mission, Salvation Army, Siouxland Soup Kitchen. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Sioux City are open on Wednesday?

8 food pantries in Sioux City are open Wednesday: Community Action Agency of Siouxland Food Pantry, First Evangelical Free Church, First United Methodist Church, Food Bank of Siouxland, Gospel Mission, Grace United Methodist Church, Salvation Army, Siouxland Soup Kitchen. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Sioux City are open on Thursday?

6 food pantries in Sioux City are open Thursday: Community Action Agency of Siouxland Food Pantry, First United Methodist Church, Food Bank of Siouxland, Gospel Mission, Salvation Army, Siouxland Soup Kitchen. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Sioux City are open on Friday?

5 food pantries in Sioux City are open Friday: Community Action Agency of Siouxland Food Pantry, Food Bank of Siouxland, Gospel Mission, Salvation Army, Siouxland Soup Kitchen. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Sioux City are open on Saturday?

1 food pantries in Sioux City is open Saturday: Siouxland Soup Kitchen. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

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