Winston-Salem is the Forsyth County seat in North Carolina's Piedmont Triad region. The directory lists 10 places to get free food here as of September 2026: 8 food pantries, 2 soup kitchens & free meals. Ardmore United Methodist Church (630 S Hawthorne Rd) and Beloved Community Food Pantry (3205 S. Main 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 Winston Salem

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 Winston Salem, 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 Winston Salem

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

Food Pantries open Monday in Winston Salem

Beloved Community Food Pantry: 4 PM (1st Monday)

Food Pantries open Tuesday in Winston Salem

Iglesia Nueva Vida: 7:30 PM (2nd Tuesday)
St Peter's World Outreach: 9 AM – 12 PM
The Shalom Project: 9 AM – 11:30 AM

Food Pantries open Wednesday in Winston Salem

St. John CME Church: 9 AM (4th Wednesday)
The Shalom Project: 6 PM – 7 PM

Food Pantries open Thursday in Winston Salem

Ardmore United Methodist Church: 5:30 PM (1st Thursday)
Beloved Community Food Pantry: 11 AM (3rd Thursday)
St Peter's World Outreach: 9 AM – 12 PM
St. John CME Church: 1 PM (2nd Thursday)
Christ Rescue Temple Soup Kitchen: 12 PM – 1 PM

Food Pantries open Saturday in Winston Salem

Beloved Community Food Pantry: 10 AM (4th Saturday)
Christ Church, Anglican Mission: 9 AM (3rd Saturday)
Holy Trinity - RICH Food Pantry: 10 AM (1st Saturday)
Whole Man Ministries: 9 AM (1st Saturday)

Good to know

Which food pantries in Winston Salem are open today?

It depends on the day. By day of week, Winston Salem food pantries are open: Tuesday (2), Wednesday (1), Thursday (2). Each listing below shows its exact hours. Call ahead to confirm, especially around holidays.

Are there food pantries in Winston Salem open on weekends?

Most Winston Salem 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 Winston Salem today?

Most Winston Salem 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 Winston Salem?

Most Winston Salem 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 Winston Salem, Oklahoma?

These food pantries serve Winston Salem and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 27103, 27127, 27107, 27105, 27101. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.

Which food pantries in Winston Salem are open on Monday?

1 food pantries in Winston Salem is open Monday: Beloved Community Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Winston Salem are open on Tuesday?

3 food pantries in Winston Salem are open Tuesday: Iglesia Nueva Vida, St Peter's World Outreach, The Shalom Project. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Winston Salem are open on Wednesday?

2 food pantries in Winston Salem are open Wednesday: St. John CME Church, The Shalom Project. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Winston Salem are open on Thursday?

5 food pantries in Winston Salem are open Thursday: Ardmore United Methodist Church, Beloved Community Food Pantry, St Peter's World Outreach, St. John CME Church, Christ Rescue Temple Soup Kitchen. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Winston Salem are open on Saturday?

4 food pantries in Winston Salem are open Saturday: Beloved Community Food Pantry, Christ Church, Anglican Mission, Holy Trinity - RICH Food Pantry, Whole Man Ministries. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

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