Kanawha County · WV
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals in Charleston, WV: Hours & Schedule
Charleston has 1 soup kitchens & free meals, plus 11 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
Mon: 10 AM – 12 PM ET
Photo ID Blount
Mon, Thu: 1 PM – 3 PM ET
Photo ID 25302
Mon, Thu: 1 PM – 3 PM ET
Photo ID 25302
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM ET
Kanawha County By appt
Tue, Thu: 10 AM – 3 PM ET
Belle
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9 AM – 12 PM ET
Photo ID Kanawha County
Wed: 1 PM – 4 PM ET
All areas
Food Pantry: Every Tuesday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM; Free lunches: Monday - Friday 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Photo ID All areas
Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 8 AM – 9 AM · Sun: 12:30 PM – 2 PM · Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 11:30 AM – 1 PM ET
All areas
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 8 AM – 5 PM ET
Photo ID Charleston West Side
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 8 AM – 11:30 AM ET
Clay
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM ET
Boone
None open then.
Charleston is the capital and county seat of Kanawha County in West Virginia. The directory lists 12 places to get free food here as of September 2026: 11 food pantries, 1 soup kitchens & free meals. Manna Meal (1105 Quarrier St) and Campbells Creek Church of the Nazarene (543 Campbells Creek Drive) 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 Charleston
- 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 Charleston, 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 Charleston
Planning around a day off? Here's what's open each day in Charleston. Call ahead to confirm.
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Monday in Charleston
- Manna Meal: 8 AM – 9 AM
- Campbells Creek Church of the Nazarene: 10 AM – 12 PM
- Canaan United Methodist Church: 1 PM – 3 PM
- Canaan United Methodist Church Food Pantry: 1 PM – 3 PM
- Catholic Charities: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Covenant House Food Pantry: 9 AM – 12 PM
- Mountain Mission: 8 AM – 5 PM
- Salvation Army - Charleston: 8 AM – 11:30 AM
- Union Mission - Family Services: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Tuesday in Charleston
- Manna Meal: 8 AM – 9 AM
- Catholic Charities: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Common Grounds: 10 AM – 3 PM
- Covenant House Food Pantry: 9 AM – 12 PM
- Mountain Mission: 8 AM – 5 PM
- Salvation Army - Charleston: 8 AM – 11:30 AM
- Union Mission - Family Services: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Wednesday in Charleston
- Manna Meal: 8 AM – 9 AM
- Catholic Charities: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Covenant House Food Pantry: 9 AM – 12 PM
- Fishers Of Men Center: 1 PM – 4 PM
- Mountain Mission: 8 AM – 5 PM
- Salvation Army - Charleston: 8 AM – 11:30 AM
- Union Mission - Family Services: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Thursday in Charleston
- Manna Meal: 8 AM – 9 AM
- Canaan United Methodist Church: 1 PM – 3 PM
- Canaan United Methodist Church Food Pantry: 1 PM – 3 PM
- Catholic Charities: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Common Grounds: 10 AM – 3 PM
- Covenant House Food Pantry: 9 AM – 12 PM
- Mountain Mission: 8 AM – 5 PM
- Salvation Army - Charleston: 8 AM – 11:30 AM
- Union Mission - Family Services: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Friday in Charleston
- Manna Meal: 8 AM – 9 AM
- Catholic Charities: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Covenant House Food Pantry: 9 AM – 12 PM
- Mountain Mission: 8 AM – 5 PM
- Salvation Army - Charleston: 8 AM – 11:30 AM
- Union Mission - Family Services: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Saturday in Charleston
- Manna Meal: 8 AM – 9 AM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Sunday in Charleston
- Manna Meal: 8 AM – 9 AM
Good to know
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Charleston are open today?
It depends on the day. By day of week, Charleston soup kitchens & free meals are open: Monday (9), Tuesday (7), Wednesday (7), Thursday (9), Friday (6), Saturday (1), Sunday (1). Each listing below shows its exact hours. Call ahead to confirm, especially around holidays.
Are there soup kitchens & free meals in Charleston open on weekends?
Yes, 1 open Saturday and 1 open Sunday in Charleston. Look for the Sat/Sun markers in the schedule below.
Where can I get emergency food in Charleston today?
Most Charleston 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 Charleston?
Most Charleston 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 Charleston, Oklahoma?
These soup kitchens & free meals serve Charleston and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 25301, 25306, 25302, 25312, 25304, 25387. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Charleston are open on Monday?
9 soup kitchens & free meals in Charleston are open Monday: Manna Meal, Campbells Creek Church of the Nazarene, Canaan United Methodist Church, Canaan United Methodist Church Food Pantry, Catholic Charities, Covenant House Food Pantry, Mountain Mission, Salvation Army - Charleston, 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 Charleston are open on Tuesday?
7 soup kitchens & free meals in Charleston are open Tuesday: Manna Meal, Catholic Charities, Common Grounds, Covenant House Food Pantry, Mountain Mission, Salvation Army - Charleston, Union Mission - Family Services. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Charleston are open on Wednesday?
7 soup kitchens & free meals in Charleston are open Wednesday: Manna Meal, Catholic Charities, Covenant House Food Pantry, Fishers Of Men Center, Mountain Mission, Salvation Army - Charleston, Union Mission - Family Services. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Charleston are open on Thursday?
9 soup kitchens & free meals in Charleston are open Thursday: Manna Meal, Canaan United Methodist Church, Canaan United Methodist Church Food Pantry, Catholic Charities, Common Grounds, Covenant House Food Pantry, Mountain Mission, Salvation Army - Charleston, 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 Charleston are open on Friday?
6 soup kitchens & free meals in Charleston are open Friday: Manna Meal, Catholic Charities, Covenant House Food Pantry, Mountain Mission, Salvation Army - Charleston, Union Mission - Family Services. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Charleston are open on Saturday?
1 soup kitchens & free meals in Charleston is open Saturday: Manna Meal. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Charleston are open on Sunday?
1 soup kitchens & free meals in Charleston is open Sunday: Manna Meal. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
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