Polk County · Missouri
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals in Bolivar, Missouri: Hours & Schedule
Bolivar has 1 soup kitchens & free meals, plus 1 other free-food location shown below. Filter by type or what's open, and call ahead to confirm hours.
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- Updated September 2026
Tue: 5:30 PM – 7 PM · Thu, Sat: 9 AM – 11 AM CT
Photo ID Bolivar
Mon: 5 PM – 6:30 PM CT
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None open then.
Bolivar, Missouri has 2 places to get free food as of September 2026: 1 soup kitchens & free meals, 1 food pantries. Open Hands- Bolivar & Polk Co Area Soup Kitchen (407 W. Broadway Street) and Community Outreach Ministries - Food Pantry (320 S Market Ave.) 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 Bolivar
- 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 Bolivar, 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 Bolivar
Planning around a day off? Here's what's open each day in Bolivar. Call ahead to confirm.
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Monday in Bolivar
- Open Hands- Bolivar & Polk Co Area Soup Kitchen: 5 PM – 6:30 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Tuesday in Bolivar
- Community Outreach Ministries - Food Pantry: 5:30 PM – 7 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Thursday in Bolivar
- Community Outreach Ministries - Food Pantry: 9 AM – 11 AM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Saturday in Bolivar
- Community Outreach Ministries - Food Pantry: 9 AM – 11 AM
Good to know
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Bolivar are open today?
It depends on the day. By day of week, Bolivar soup kitchens & free meals are open: Monday (1), Tuesday (1), Thursday (1), Saturday (1). Each listing below shows its exact hours. Call ahead to confirm, especially around holidays.
Are there soup kitchens & free meals in Bolivar open on weekends?
Yes, 1 open Saturday in Bolivar. Look for the Sat/Sun markers in the schedule below.
Where can I get emergency food in Bolivar today?
Most Bolivar 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 Bolivar?
Most Bolivar 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 Bolivar, Oklahoma?
These soup kitchens & free meals serve Bolivar and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 65613. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Bolivar are open on Monday?
1 soup kitchens & free meals in Bolivar is open Monday: Open Hands- Bolivar & Polk Co Area Soup Kitchen. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Bolivar are open on Tuesday?
1 soup kitchens & free meals in Bolivar is open Tuesday: Community Outreach Ministries - 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 Bolivar are open on Thursday?
1 soup kitchens & free meals in Bolivar is open Thursday: Community Outreach Ministries - 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 Bolivar are open on Saturday?
1 soup kitchens & free meals in Bolivar is open Saturday: Community Outreach Ministries - Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
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