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Soup Kitchens & Free Meals in Charlottesville, VA: Hours & Schedule
Charlottesville has 1 soup kitchens & free meals, plus 24 other free-food locations shown below. Filter by type or what's open, and call ahead to confirm hours.
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Every Saturday, 9:00 AM until supplies last
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Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9 AM – 5 PM ET
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Tue: 12 PM – 2 PM ET
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Mon, Wed, Fri: 10:30 AM – 12 PM ET
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Sun: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM ET
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Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 7 AM – 12 PM · Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 1 PM – 5 PM ET
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Monday through Friday at 1:30 PM and 3:30 PM
Charlottesville-albemarle County
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Tue: 12 PM – 1 PM ET
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2nd Friday of each month · 12 PM – 1 PM
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Mon: 12 PM – 1 PM ET
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Tue, Thu: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM ET
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Tue, Wed: 10 AM – 1:30 PM ET
Charlottesville City
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Albemarle County
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Wed: 2 PM – 4 PM · Thu: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM · Sat: 10 AM – 12 PM ET
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1st Wednesday of each month · 5 PM – 6 PM
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Sun: 10 AM – 1:30 PM ET
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Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 8 AM – 5 PM ET
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3rd Wednesday of each month · 12 PM – 2 PM
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1st Friday of each month · 8 AM – 12 PM
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Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM ET
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None open then.
Charlottesville, the former capital of Virginia, serves as the county seat of Albemarle County. The directory lists 25 places to get free food here as of September 2026: 24 food pantries, 1 soup kitchens & free meals. Day Haven (341 11th Street) and Bethany Seventh Day Adventist (401 Harris Road) 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 Charlottesville
- 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 Charlottesville, 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 Charlottesville
Planning around a day off? Here's what's open each day in Charlottesville. Call ahead to confirm.
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Monday in Charlottesville
- Day Haven: 7 AM – 12 PM
- Charlottesville Abundant Life Ministries: 9 AM – 5 PM
- Church of Our Savior Episcopal Church: 10:30 AM – 12 PM
- First United Methodist Church: 12 PM – 1 PM
- Region Ten: 8 AM – 5 PM
- Word of Faith: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Tuesday in Charlottesville
- Day Haven: 7 AM – 12 PM
- Charlottesville Abundant Life Ministries: 9 AM – 5 PM
- Christ Episcopal Church: 12 PM – 2 PM
- First Baptist Church - Charlottesville: 12 PM – 1 PM
- Hephzibah PACD Ministries: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
- Holy Comforter: 10 AM – 1:30 PM
- Region Ten: 8 AM – 5 PM
- Word of Faith: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Wednesday in Charlottesville
- Day Haven: 7 AM – 12 PM
- Charlottesville Abundant Life Ministries: 9 AM – 5 PM
- Church of Our Savior Episcopal Church: 10:30 AM – 12 PM
- Holy Comforter: 10 AM – 1:30 PM
- Loaves and Fishes: 2 PM – 4 PM
- Mount Moriah United Methodist Church: 5 PM (1st Wednesday)
- Region Ten: 8 AM – 5 PM
- St. Pauls Episcopal Church: 12 PM (3rd Wednesday)
- Word of Faith: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Thursday in Charlottesville
- Day Haven: 7 AM – 12 PM
- Charlottesville Abundant Life Ministries: 9 AM – 5 PM
- Hephzibah PACD Ministries: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
- Loaves and Fishes: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
- Region Ten: 8 AM – 5 PM
- Word of Faith: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Friday in Charlottesville
- Day Haven: 7 AM – 12 PM
- Charlottesville Abundant Life Ministries: 9 AM – 5 PM
- Church of Our Savior Episcopal Church: 10:30 AM – 12 PM
- First Christian Church: 12 PM (2nd Friday)
- Region Ten: 8 AM – 5 PM
- Thomas Jefferson Memorial Church: 8 AM (1st Friday)
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Saturday in Charlottesville
- Day Haven: 7 AM – 12 PM
- Loaves and Fishes: 10 AM – 12 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Sunday in Charlottesville
- Day Haven: 7 AM – 12 PM
- Church of the Incarnation Food Pantry: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
- New Beginnings Christian Community: 10 AM – 1:30 PM
Good to know
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Charlottesville are open today?
It depends on the day. By day of week, Charlottesville soup kitchens & free meals are open: Monday (6), Tuesday (8), Wednesday (7), Thursday (6), Friday (4), Saturday (2), Sunday (3). Each listing below shows its exact hours. Call ahead to confirm, especially around holidays.
Are there soup kitchens & free meals in Charlottesville open on weekends?
Yes, 2 open Saturday and 3 open Sunday in Charlottesville. Look for the Sat/Sun markers in the schedule below.
Where can I get emergency food in Charlottesville today?
Most Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville?
Most Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville, Oklahoma?
These soup kitchens & free meals serve Charlottesville and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 22901, 22903, 22902. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Charlottesville are open on Monday?
6 soup kitchens & free meals in Charlottesville are open Monday: Day Haven, Charlottesville Abundant Life Ministries, Church of Our Savior Episcopal Church, First United Methodist Church, Region Ten, Word of Faith. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Charlottesville are open on Tuesday?
8 soup kitchens & free meals in Charlottesville are open Tuesday: Day Haven, Charlottesville Abundant Life Ministries, Christ Episcopal Church, First Baptist Church - Charlottesville, Hephzibah PACD Ministries, Holy Comforter, Region Ten, Word of Faith. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Charlottesville are open on Wednesday?
9 soup kitchens & free meals in Charlottesville are open Wednesday: Day Haven, Charlottesville Abundant Life Ministries, Church of Our Savior Episcopal Church, Holy Comforter, Loaves and Fishes, Mount Moriah United Methodist Church, Region Ten, St. Pauls Episcopal Church, 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 Charlottesville are open on Thursday?
6 soup kitchens & free meals in Charlottesville are open Thursday: Day Haven, Charlottesville Abundant Life Ministries, Hephzibah PACD Ministries, Loaves and Fishes, Region Ten, Word of Faith. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Charlottesville are open on Friday?
6 soup kitchens & free meals in Charlottesville are open Friday: Day Haven, Charlottesville Abundant Life Ministries, Church of Our Savior Episcopal Church, First Christian Church, Region Ten, Thomas Jefferson Memorial Church. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Charlottesville are open on Saturday?
2 soup kitchens & free meals in Charlottesville are open Saturday: Day Haven, Loaves and Fishes. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Charlottesville are open on Sunday?
3 soup kitchens & free meals in Charlottesville are open Sunday: Day Haven, Church of the Incarnation Food Pantry, New Beginnings Christian Community. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
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