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Soup Kitchens & Free Meals in Duluth, MN: Hours & Schedule
Duluth 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
Mon: 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM · Wed, Fri: 10 AM – 1:45 PM CT
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Tue, Thu: 11 AM – 2 PM CT
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Tue: 6 PM – 8 PM · Sat: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM CT
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Tue: 10 AM – 1 PM · Fri: 4 PM – 7 PM CT
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Sat: 9 AM – 12 PM CT
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Mon, Thu: 1:30 PM – 4 PM CT
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Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM · Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 7:30 AM – 8:15 AM · Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 12 PM – 12:45 PM CT
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Duluth is a Lake Superior port city and the St. Louis County seat known as a hub for cargo shipping. The directory lists 9 places to get free food here as of September 2026: 8 food pantries, 1 soup kitchens & free meals. Union Gospel Mission (219 East 1st Street) and Chum Emergency Food Shelf (120 N. First Ave W) 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 Duluth
- 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 Duluth, 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 Duluth
Planning around a day off? Here's what's open each day in Duluth. Call ahead to confirm.
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Monday in Duluth
- Union Gospel Mission: 7:30 AM – 8:15 AM
- Chum Emergency Food Shelf: 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM
- Salvation Army Duluth: 1:30 PM – 4 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Tuesday in Duluth
- Union Gospel Mission: 7:30 AM – 8:15 AM
- Chum Emergency Food Shelf West: 11 AM – 2 PM
- Fruit of the Vine Food Pantry at the Vineyard Church: 6 PM – 8 PM
- Living Waters Food Shelf: 10 AM – 1 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Wednesday in Duluth
- Union Gospel Mission: 7:30 AM – 8:15 AM
- Chum Emergency Food Shelf: 10 AM – 1:45 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Thursday in Duluth
- Union Gospel Mission: 7:30 AM – 8:15 AM
- Chum Emergency Food Shelf West: 11 AM – 2 PM
- Salvation Army Duluth: 1:30 PM – 4 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Friday in Duluth
- Union Gospel Mission: 7:30 AM – 8:15 AM
- Chum Emergency Food Shelf: 10 AM – 1:45 PM
- Living Waters Food Shelf: 4 PM – 7 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Saturday in Duluth
- Fruit of the Vine Food Pantry at the Vineyard Church: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
- Neighborhood Family Center Food Shelf: 9 AM – 12 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Sunday in Duluth
- Union Gospel Mission: 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM
Good to know
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Duluth are open today?
It depends on the day. By day of week, Duluth soup kitchens & free meals are open: Monday (3), Tuesday (4), Wednesday (2), Thursday (3), Friday (3), Saturday (2), Sunday (1). Each listing below shows its exact hours. Call ahead to confirm, especially around holidays.
Are there soup kitchens & free meals in Duluth open on weekends?
Yes, 2 open Saturday and 1 open Sunday in Duluth. Look for the Sat/Sun markers in the schedule below.
Where can I get emergency food in Duluth today?
Most Duluth 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 Duluth?
Most Duluth 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 Duluth, Oklahoma?
These soup kitchens & free meals serve Duluth and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 55802, 55807, 55806, 55811, 55805. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Duluth are open on Monday?
3 soup kitchens & free meals in Duluth are open Monday: Union Gospel Mission, Chum Emergency Food Shelf, Salvation Army Duluth. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Duluth are open on Tuesday?
4 soup kitchens & free meals in Duluth are open Tuesday: Union Gospel Mission, Chum Emergency Food Shelf West, Fruit of the Vine Food Pantry at the Vineyard Church, Living Waters Food Shelf. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Duluth are open on Wednesday?
2 soup kitchens & free meals in Duluth are open Wednesday: Union Gospel Mission, Chum Emergency Food Shelf. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Duluth are open on Thursday?
3 soup kitchens & free meals in Duluth are open Thursday: Union Gospel Mission, Chum Emergency Food Shelf West, Salvation Army Duluth. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Duluth are open on Friday?
3 soup kitchens & free meals in Duluth are open Friday: Union Gospel Mission, Chum Emergency Food Shelf, Living Waters Food Shelf. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Duluth are open on Saturday?
2 soup kitchens & free meals in Duluth are open Saturday: Fruit of the Vine Food Pantry at the Vineyard Church, Neighborhood Family Center Food Shelf. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Duluth are open on Sunday?
1 soup kitchens & free meals in Duluth is open Sunday: Union Gospel Mission. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
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