McLennan County · Texas
Food Pantries in Waco, Texas: Hours & Schedule
Waco has 5 food pantries listed below. Filter by what's open, and call ahead to confirm hours.
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- Updated September 2026
Sat: 10 AM – 12 PM CT
No ID needed All areas
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 8:30 AM – 10:45 AM · Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 1 PM – 2:45 PM CT
Mclennan County
2nd Monday of each month · 8:30 AM – 11 AM
All areas By appt
Thu: 12 PM – 6 PM CT
All areas
1st Sunday of each month · 11 AM – 12 PM • 3rd Sunday of each month · 11 AM – 12 PM
Mclennan County
None open then.
Waco, Texas has 5 places to get free food as of September 2026: 5 food pantries. Antioch Community Church Pantry (510 North 20th Street) and Caritas of Waco Food Assistance (300 S 15th Street) 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 Waco
- 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 Waco, 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 Waco
Planning around a day off? Here's what's open each day in Waco. Call ahead to confirm.
Food Pantries open Monday in Waco
- Caritas of Waco Food Assistance: 8:30 AM – 10:45 AM
- Columbus Ave Baptist Church Pantry: 8:30 AM (2nd Monday)
Food Pantries open Tuesday in Waco
- Caritas of Waco Food Assistance: 8:30 AM – 10:45 AM
Food Pantries open Wednesday in Waco
- Caritas of Waco Food Assistance: 8:30 AM – 10:45 AM
Food Pantries open Thursday in Waco
- Caritas of Waco Food Assistance: 8:30 AM – 10:45 AM
- Shepherd's Heart Food Pantry: 12 PM – 6 PM
Food Pantries open Friday in Waco
- Caritas of Waco Food Assistance: 8:30 AM – 10:45 AM
Food Pantries open Saturday in Waco
- Antioch Community Church Pantry: 10 AM – 12 PM
Food Pantries open Sunday in Waco
- U.N.I.T.Y. Pantry - Family of Faith Worship Center: 11 AM (1st Sunday)
Good to know
Which food pantries in Waco are open today?
It depends on the day. By day of week, Waco food pantries are open: Monday (1), Tuesday (1), Wednesday (1), Thursday (2), Friday (1), Saturday (1). Each listing below shows its exact hours. Call ahead to confirm, especially around holidays.
Are there food pantries in Waco open on weekends?
Yes, 1 open Saturday in Waco. Look for the Sat/Sun markers in the schedule below.
Where can I get emergency food in Waco today?
Most Waco 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 Waco?
Most Waco 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 Waco, Oklahoma?
These food pantries serve Waco and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 76707, 76701, 76710. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.
Which food pantries in Waco are open on Monday?
2 food pantries in Waco are open Monday: Caritas of Waco Food Assistance, Columbus Ave Baptist Church Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which food pantries in Waco are open on Tuesday?
1 food pantries in Waco is open Tuesday: Caritas of Waco Food Assistance. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which food pantries in Waco are open on Wednesday?
1 food pantries in Waco is open Wednesday: Caritas of Waco Food Assistance. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which food pantries in Waco are open on Thursday?
2 food pantries in Waco are open Thursday: Caritas of Waco Food Assistance, Shepherd's Heart Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which food pantries in Waco are open on Friday?
1 food pantries in Waco is open Friday: Caritas of Waco Food Assistance. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which food pantries in Waco are open on Saturday?
1 food pantries in Waco is open Saturday: Antioch Community Church Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which food pantries in Waco are open on Sunday?
1 food pantries in Waco is open Sunday: U.N.I.T.Y. Pantry - Family of Faith Worship Center. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
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