IN
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals in Elkhart, IN: Hours & Schedule
Elkhart has 2 soup kitchens & free meals, plus 9 other free-food locations shown below. Filter by type or what's open, and call ahead to confirm hours.
- 11 places
- No ads
- No login
- Updated September 2026
3rd Thursday of each month · 9:30 AM – 11 AM • 3rd Thursday of each month · 6 PM – 7:15 PM
All areas
Mon, Wed, Thu: 11 AM – 3 PM · Thu: 4 PM – 7 PM ET
Photo ID Elkhart County
Wed, Thu: 10 AM – 12 PM ET
All areas
Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 12:30 PM – 1 PM · Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 5 PM – 5:30 PM ET
All areas
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu: 9 AM – 4 PM ET
All areas
Wed: 9 AM – 11 AM · Wed: 12:30 PM – 3 PM ET
Baugo Township
Wed: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM ET
All areas
Mon, Fri: 1 PM – 3 PM · Wed: 8:30 AM – 11:45 AM ET
State ID Elkhart
2nd Wednesday of each month · 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM • 4th Wednesday of each month · 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
All areas
Wed, Sat: 8:30 AM – 10 AM ET
All areas
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 11 AM – 12 PM ET
All areas
None open then.
Elkhart, IN has 11 places to get free food as of September 2026: 9 food pantries, 2 soup kitchens & free meals. Faith Mission Soup Kitchen (801 Benham Ave) and Susannah's Kitchen (431 S 3rd St) 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 Elkhart
- 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 Elkhart, leave a quick note so the next person walks in prepared: what to bring, when lines form, how they treat folks.
No notes yet. Be the first to help someone out.
Open by day in Elkhart
Planning around a day off? Here's what's open each day in Elkhart. Call ahead to confirm.
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Monday in Elkhart
- Faith Mission Soup Kitchen: 12:30 PM – 1 PM
- Susannah's Kitchen: 11 AM – 12 PM
- Church Community Services - Food Pantry: 11 AM – 3 PM
- Harvest Basket for Community Services: 9 AM – 4 PM
- Salvation Army Elkhart - Food Pantry: 1 PM – 3 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Tuesday in Elkhart
- Faith Mission Soup Kitchen: 12:30 PM – 1 PM
- Susannah's Kitchen: 11 AM – 12 PM
- Harvest Basket for Community Services: 9 AM – 4 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Wednesday in Elkhart
- Faith Mission Soup Kitchen: 12:30 PM – 1 PM
- Susannah's Kitchen: 11 AM – 12 PM
- Church Community Services - Food Pantry: 11 AM – 3 PM
- Church Without Walls Inc.: 10 AM – 12 PM
- Harvest Basket for Community Services: 9 AM – 4 PM
- Mustard Seed Pantry: 9 AM – 11 AM
- Open Gate Food Pantry: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
- Salvation Army Elkhart - Food Pantry: 8:30 AM – 11:45 AM
- Shepherd's Cove Food Pantry: 10:30 AM (2nd Wednesday)
- St. John's Episcopal Church Food Pantry: 8:30 AM – 10 AM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Thursday in Elkhart
- Faith Mission Soup Kitchen: 12:30 PM – 1 PM
- Susannah's Kitchen: 11 AM – 12 PM
- Christ's Commissary Inc.: 9:30 AM (3rd Thursday)
- Church Community Services - Food Pantry: 11 AM – 3 PM
- Church Without Walls Inc.: 10 AM – 12 PM
- Harvest Basket for Community Services: 9 AM – 4 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Friday in Elkhart
- Faith Mission Soup Kitchen: 12:30 PM – 1 PM
- Susannah's Kitchen: 11 AM – 12 PM
- Salvation Army Elkhart - Food Pantry: 1 PM – 3 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Saturday in Elkhart
- Faith Mission Soup Kitchen: 12:30 PM – 1 PM
- St. John's Episcopal Church Food Pantry: 8:30 AM – 10 AM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Sunday in Elkhart
- Faith Mission Soup Kitchen: 12:30 PM – 1 PM
Good to know
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Elkhart are open today?
It depends on the day. By day of week, Elkhart soup kitchens & free meals are open: Monday (5), Tuesday (3), Wednesday (9), Thursday (5), 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 Elkhart open on weekends?
Yes, 2 open Saturday and 1 open Sunday in Elkhart. Look for the Sat/Sun markers in the schedule below.
Where can I get emergency food in Elkhart today?
Most Elkhart 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 Elkhart?
Most Elkhart 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 Elkhart, Oklahoma?
These soup kitchens & free meals serve Elkhart and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 46516, 46515, 46517. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Elkhart are open on Monday?
5 soup kitchens & free meals in Elkhart are open Monday: Faith Mission Soup Kitchen, Susannah's Kitchen, Church Community Services - Food Pantry, Harvest Basket for Community Services, Salvation Army Elkhart - 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 Elkhart are open on Tuesday?
3 soup kitchens & free meals in Elkhart are open Tuesday: Faith Mission Soup Kitchen, Susannah's Kitchen, Harvest Basket for Community Services. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Elkhart are open on Wednesday?
10 soup kitchens & free meals in Elkhart are open Wednesday: Faith Mission Soup Kitchen, Susannah's Kitchen, Church Community Services - Food Pantry, Church Without Walls Inc., Harvest Basket for Community Services, Mustard Seed Pantry, Open Gate Food Pantry, Salvation Army Elkhart - Food Pantry, and 2 more. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Elkhart are open on Thursday?
6 soup kitchens & free meals in Elkhart are open Thursday: Faith Mission Soup Kitchen, Susannah's Kitchen, Christ's Commissary Inc., Church Community Services - Food Pantry, Church Without Walls Inc., Harvest Basket for Community Services. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Elkhart are open on Friday?
3 soup kitchens & free meals in Elkhart are open Friday: Faith Mission Soup Kitchen, Susannah's Kitchen, Salvation Army Elkhart - 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 Elkhart are open on Saturday?
2 soup kitchens & free meals in Elkhart are open Saturday: Faith Mission Soup Kitchen, St. John's Episcopal Church 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 Elkhart are open on Sunday?
1 soup kitchens & free meals in Elkhart is open Sunday: Faith Mission Soup Kitchen. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Run a food bank or pantry?
Serve.Love gives you free volunteer scheduling, check-in, and grant-ready hour reports, built by people who’ve worked food relief, not a company that only sold the software.