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Soup Kitchens & Free Meals in Anchorage, AK: Hours & Schedule
Anchorage has 2 soup kitchens & free meals, plus 19 other free-food locations shown below. Filter by type or what's open, and call ahead to confirm hours.
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- Updated September 2026
Sun, Sat: 10 AM – 11 AM · Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 4:30 PM – 6 PM · Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 6 AM – 7:15 AM AKT
All areas
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu: 9 AM – 1 PM AKT
ID needed Anchorage
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 12 PM – 1:30 PM AKT
No ID needed All areas
Call ahead for hours
Sand Lake Area
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9:30 AM – 4 PM AKT
State ID Municipality Of Anchorage
2nd Saturday of each month · 9:30 AM – 12 PM • 3rd Saturday of each month · 9:30 AM – 12 PM
All areas
Tue, Thu, Fri: 1 PM – 4 PM · Wed: 5 PM – 7 PM AKT
Photo ID Municipality Of Anchorage
2nd Saturday of each month · 2 PM • 3rd Saturday of each month · 2 PM
No ID needed All areas
Fridays: 2:00 PM until food runs out. Registration starts at 1:00 PM.
Municipality Of Anchorage
Wednesday 9:30 AM until the food runs out. Registration starts at 8:30 AM.
Municipality Of Anchorage
1st Saturday of each month · 2 PM • 4th Saturday of each month · 2 PM
No ID needed All areas
1st Saturday of each month · 10 AM
No ID needed All areas
1st Tuesday of each month · 5 PM
No ID needed All areas
Call ahead for hours
Municipality Of Anchorage
2nd Tuesday of each month · 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM • 4th Tuesday of each month · 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Photo ID All areas
Tue: 10:30 AM – 1 PM AKT
ID needed All areas
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Municipality Of Anchorage
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu: 1 PM – 4 PM AKT
All areas By appt
Sat: 8 AM – 10 AM AKT
Photo ID All areas
2nd Saturday of each month · 9:30 AM – 12 PM • 3rd Saturday of each month · 9:30 AM – 12 PM
All areas
Thu: 10 AM – 12 PM AKT
State ID Zip Code 99504
None open then.
Anchorage is the most populous city in Alaska, containing nearly 40 percent of the state's population. The directory lists 21 places to get free food here as of September 2026: 19 food pantries, 2 soup kitchens & free meals. Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission (2823 E Tudor Road) and Downtown Soup Kitchen (240 E 3rd Ave) 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 Anchorage
- 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 Anchorage, 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 Anchorage
Planning around a day off? Here's what's open each day in Anchorage. Call ahead to confirm.
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Monday in Anchorage
- Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission: 6 AM – 7:15 AM
- Downtown Soup Kitchen: 12 PM – 1:30 PM
- Catholic Social Services - Saint Francis House: 9 AM – 1 PM
- First Congregational Church Food Pantry: 9:30 AM – 4 PM
- Salvation Army - McKinnell House: 1 PM – 4 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Tuesday in Anchorage
- Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission: 6 AM – 7:15 AM
- Downtown Soup Kitchen: 12 PM – 1:30 PM
- Catholic Social Services - Saint Francis House: 9 AM – 1 PM
- First Congregational Church Food Pantry: 9:30 AM – 4 PM
- Lutheran Social Services Of Alaska: 1 PM – 4 PM
- Mobile Food Pantry Lutheran Church Of Hope: 5 PM (1st Tuesday)
- Mountain View Baptist Church: 9:30 AM (2nd Tuesday)
- New Hope Compassionate Ministry Food Pantry: 10:30 AM – 1 PM
- Salvation Army - McKinnell House: 1 PM – 4 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Wednesday in Anchorage
- Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission: 6 AM – 7:15 AM
- Downtown Soup Kitchen: 12 PM – 1:30 PM
- Catholic Social Services - Saint Francis House: 9 AM – 1 PM
- First Congregational Church Food Pantry: 9:30 AM – 4 PM
- Lutheran Social Services Of Alaska: 5 PM – 7 PM
- Salvation Army - McKinnell House: 1 PM – 4 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Thursday in Anchorage
- Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission: 6 AM – 7:15 AM
- Downtown Soup Kitchen: 12 PM – 1:30 PM
- Catholic Social Services - Saint Francis House: 9 AM – 1 PM
- First Congregational Church Food Pantry: 9:30 AM – 4 PM
- Lutheran Social Services Of Alaska: 1 PM – 4 PM
- Salvation Army - McKinnell House: 1 PM – 4 PM
- St. Christopher's Episcopal Church: 10 AM – 12 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Friday in Anchorage
- Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission: 6 AM – 7:15 AM
- Downtown Soup Kitchen: 12 PM – 1:30 PM
- First Congregational Church Food Pantry: 9:30 AM – 4 PM
- Lutheran Social Services Of Alaska: 1 PM – 4 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Saturday in Anchorage
- Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission: 10 AM – 11 AM
- Lions Clubs Of Alaska: 9:30 AM (2nd Saturday)
- Mobile Food Pantry - Fairview Recreation Center: 2 PM (2nd Saturday)
- Mobile Food Pantry First Christian Methodist Episcopal Church: 2 PM (1st Saturday)
- Mobile Food Pantry Jewel Lake Church Of The Nazarene: 10 AM (1st Saturday)
- Shiloh Baptist Family Services: 8 AM – 10 AM
- Spenard Lions Club - Anchorage: 9:30 AM (2nd Saturday)
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Sunday in Anchorage
- Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission: 10 AM – 11 AM
Good to know
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Anchorage are open today?
It depends on the day. By day of week, Anchorage soup kitchens & free meals are open: Monday (5), Tuesday (7), Wednesday (6), Thursday (7), Friday (4), Saturday (2), Sunday (1). Each listing below shows its exact hours. Call ahead to confirm, especially around holidays.
Are there soup kitchens & free meals in Anchorage open on weekends?
Yes, 2 open Saturday and 1 open Sunday in Anchorage. Look for the Sat/Sun markers in the schedule below.
Where can I get emergency food in Anchorage today?
Most Anchorage soup kitchens & free meals 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 Anchorage?
Most Anchorage soup kitchens & free meals 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 soup kitchens & free meals are walk-in during open hours. A few run on set monthly dates or by appointment. Those say so on their listing.
Which soup kitchens & free meals serve Anchorage, Oklahoma?
These soup kitchens & free meals serve Anchorage and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 99507, 99501, 99508, 99502, 99503, 99504. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Anchorage are open on Monday?
5 soup kitchens & free meals in Anchorage are open Monday: Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission, Downtown Soup Kitchen, Catholic Social Services - Saint Francis House, First Congregational Church Food Pantry, Salvation Army - McKinnell House. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Anchorage are open on Tuesday?
9 soup kitchens & free meals in Anchorage are open Tuesday: Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission, Downtown Soup Kitchen, Catholic Social Services - Saint Francis House, First Congregational Church Food Pantry, Lutheran Social Services Of Alaska, Mobile Food Pantry Lutheran Church Of Hope, Mountain View Baptist Church, New Hope Compassionate Ministry Food Pantry, and 1 more. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Anchorage are open on Wednesday?
6 soup kitchens & free meals in Anchorage are open Wednesday: Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission, Downtown Soup Kitchen, Catholic Social Services - Saint Francis House, First Congregational Church Food Pantry, Lutheran Social Services Of Alaska, Salvation Army - McKinnell House. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Anchorage are open on Thursday?
7 soup kitchens & free meals in Anchorage are open Thursday: Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission, Downtown Soup Kitchen, Catholic Social Services - Saint Francis House, First Congregational Church Food Pantry, Lutheran Social Services Of Alaska, Salvation Army - McKinnell House, St. Christopher's Episcopal Church. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Anchorage are open on Friday?
4 soup kitchens & free meals in Anchorage are open Friday: Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission, Downtown Soup Kitchen, First Congregational Church Food Pantry, Lutheran Social Services Of Alaska. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Anchorage are open on Saturday?
7 soup kitchens & free meals in Anchorage are open Saturday: Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission, Lions Clubs Of Alaska, Mobile Food Pantry - Fairview Recreation Center, Mobile Food Pantry First Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, Mobile Food Pantry Jewel Lake Church Of The Nazarene, Shiloh Baptist Family Services, Spenard Lions Club - Anchorage. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Anchorage are open on Sunday?
1 soup kitchens & free meals in Anchorage is open Sunday: Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
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