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Soup Kitchens & Free Meals in Bloomington, MN: Hours & Schedule
Bloomington has 1 soup kitchens & free meals, plus 2 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
1st Tuesday of each month · 5 PM – 8 PM • 3rd Tuesday of each month · 5 PM – 8 PM
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Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM CT
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Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9 AM – 4:30 PM CT
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Bloomington, MN has 3 places to get free food as of September 2026: 2 food pantries, 1 soup kitchens & free meals. Loaves and Fishes Oak Grove Presbyterian (2200 W Old Shakopee Rd) and Food in the 'Hood - Cedar Valley Church (8600 Bloomington Ave. S) 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 Bloomington
- 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 Bloomington, 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 Bloomington
Planning around a day off? Here's what's open each day in Bloomington. Call ahead to confirm.
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Monday in Bloomington
- Loaves and Fishes Oak Grove Presbyterian: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
- VEAP: 9 AM – 4:30 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Tuesday in Bloomington
- Loaves and Fishes Oak Grove Presbyterian: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
- Food in the 'Hood - Cedar Valley Church: 5 PM (1st Tuesday)
- VEAP: 9 AM – 4:30 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Wednesday in Bloomington
- Loaves and Fishes Oak Grove Presbyterian: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
- VEAP: 9 AM – 4:30 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Thursday in Bloomington
- Loaves and Fishes Oak Grove Presbyterian: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
- VEAP: 9 AM – 4:30 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Friday in Bloomington
- Loaves and Fishes Oak Grove Presbyterian: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
- VEAP: 9 AM – 4:30 PM
Good to know
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Bloomington are open today?
It depends on the day. By day of week, Bloomington soup kitchens & free meals are open: Monday (2), Tuesday (2), Wednesday (2), Thursday (2), Friday (2). Each listing below shows its exact hours. Call ahead to confirm, especially around holidays.
Are there soup kitchens & free meals in Bloomington open on weekends?
Most Bloomington 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 Bloomington today?
Most Bloomington 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 Bloomington?
Most Bloomington 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 Bloomington, Oklahoma?
These soup kitchens & free meals serve Bloomington and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 55431, 55425, 55420. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Bloomington are open on Monday?
2 soup kitchens & free meals in Bloomington are open Monday: Loaves and Fishes Oak Grove Presbyterian, VEAP. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Bloomington are open on Tuesday?
3 soup kitchens & free meals in Bloomington are open Tuesday: Loaves and Fishes Oak Grove Presbyterian, Food in the 'Hood - Cedar Valley Church, VEAP. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Bloomington are open on Wednesday?
2 soup kitchens & free meals in Bloomington are open Wednesday: Loaves and Fishes Oak Grove Presbyterian, VEAP. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Bloomington are open on Thursday?
2 soup kitchens & free meals in Bloomington are open Thursday: Loaves and Fishes Oak Grove Presbyterian, VEAP. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Bloomington are open on Friday?
2 soup kitchens & free meals in Bloomington are open Friday: Loaves and Fishes Oak Grove Presbyterian, VEAP. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
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