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Soup Kitchens & Free Meals in Anderson, IN: Hours & Schedule
Anderson has 1 soup kitchens & free meals, plus 8 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
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Breakfast: Monday-Saturday 7:30 AM (Sunday not served); Lunch: Monday-Saturday 12:00 PM, Sunday 1:00 PM; Dinner: Monday-Sunday 5:00 PM
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Wed: 12 PM – 2 PM ET
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Tue, Fri: 12 PM – 2 PM · Thu: 6 PM – 7:30 PM ET
Madison County
last Tuesday of each month · 9 AM – 11:30 AM • last Tuesday of each month · 1 PM – 2:30 PM
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1st Monday of each month • 3rd Monday of each month
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None open then.
Anderson, IN has 9 places to get free food as of September 2026: 8 food pantries, 1 soup kitchens & free meals. Christian Center (625 Main Street) and Chesterfield Free Will Baptist (23 Lake 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 Anderson
- 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 Anderson, 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 Anderson
Planning around a day off? Here's what's open each day in Anderson. Call ahead to confirm.
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Monday in Anderson
- St John's Lutheran Church - Food Pantry: (1st Monday)
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Tuesday in Anderson
- Park Place Church of God Food Pantry - Community Center: 12 PM – 2 PM
- Salvation Army Anderson - Food Pantry: 9 AM (last Tuesday)
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Wednesday in Anderson
- East Lynn Christian Church Food Pantry: 12 PM – 2 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Thursday in Anderson
- Park Place Church of God Food Pantry - Community Center: 6 PM – 7:30 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Friday in Anderson
- Park Place Church of God Food Pantry - Community Center: 12 PM – 2 PM
Good to know
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Anderson are open today?
It depends on the day. By day of week, Anderson soup kitchens & free meals are open: Tuesday (1), Wednesday (1), Thursday (1), Friday (1). Each listing below shows its exact hours. Call ahead to confirm, especially around holidays.
Are there soup kitchens & free meals in Anderson open on weekends?
Most Anderson soup kitchens & free meals run on weekdays and we don't currently list weekend hours here. Call 211 for weekend options.
Where can I get emergency food in Anderson today?
Most Anderson 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 Anderson?
Most Anderson 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 Anderson, Oklahoma?
These soup kitchens & free meals serve Anderson and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 46016, 46017, 46013, 46015, 46012. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Anderson are open on Monday?
1 soup kitchens & free meals in Anderson is open Monday: St John's Lutheran Church - Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Anderson are open on Tuesday?
2 soup kitchens & free meals in Anderson are open Tuesday: Park Place Church of God Food Pantry - Community Center, Salvation Army Anderson - Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Anderson are open on Wednesday?
1 soup kitchens & free meals in Anderson is open Wednesday: East Lynn Christian Church Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Anderson are open on Thursday?
1 soup kitchens & free meals in Anderson is open Thursday: Park Place Church of God Food Pantry - Community Center. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Anderson are open on Friday?
1 soup kitchens & free meals in Anderson is open Friday: Park Place Church of God Food Pantry - Community Center. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
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