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Soup Kitchens & Free Meals in Evansville, IN: Hours & Schedule
Evansville has 1 soup kitchens & free meals, plus 6 other free-food locations shown below. Filter by type or what's open, and call ahead to confirm hours.
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Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 1 PM – 4 PM ET
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Evansville, IN has 7 places to get free food as of September 2026: 6 food pantries, 1 soup kitchens & free meals. All Saints Catholic Church - Soup Kitchen (704 N. 1st Ave.) and Bethesda Ministries Food Pantry (1820 Stringtown Rd) 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 Evansville
- 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 Evansville, 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 Evansville
Planning around a day off? Here's what's open each day in Evansville. Call ahead to confirm.
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Monday in Evansville
- Community Action Program Pantry - Vanderburgh County: 1 PM – 4 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Tuesday in Evansville
- Community Action Program Pantry - Vanderburgh County: 1 PM – 4 PM
- St Paul's Food Pantry: 12:30 PM (2nd Tuesday)
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Wednesday in Evansville
- All Saints Catholic Church - Soup Kitchen: 10:30 AM – 12:20 PM
- Bethesda Ministries Food Pantry: 6 PM – 8 PM
- Community Action Program Pantry - Vanderburgh County: 1 PM – 4 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Thursday in Evansville
- Community Action Program Pantry - Vanderburgh County: 1 PM – 4 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Friday in Evansville
- Community Action Program Pantry - Vanderburgh County: 1 PM – 4 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Saturday in Evansville
- World Harvest Ministries Inc. - Food Pantry: (3rd Saturday)
Good to know
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Evansville are open today?
It depends on the day. By day of week, Evansville soup kitchens & free meals are open: Monday (1), Tuesday (1), Wednesday (3), Thursday (1), Friday (1). Each listing below shows its exact hours. Call ahead to confirm, especially around holidays.
Are there soup kitchens & free meals in Evansville open on weekends?
Most Evansville soup kitchens & free meals run on weekdays and we don't currently list weekend hours here. Call 211 for weekend options.
Where can I get emergency food in Evansville today?
Most Evansville 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 Evansville?
Most Evansville 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 Evansville, Oklahoma?
These soup kitchens & free meals serve Evansville and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 47710, 47714, 47713, 47711, 47715. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Evansville are open on Monday?
1 soup kitchens & free meals in Evansville is open Monday: Community Action Program Pantry - Vanderburgh County. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Evansville are open on Tuesday?
2 soup kitchens & free meals in Evansville are open Tuesday: Community Action Program Pantry - Vanderburgh County, St Paul's 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 Evansville are open on Wednesday?
3 soup kitchens & free meals in Evansville are open Wednesday: All Saints Catholic Church - Soup Kitchen, Bethesda Ministries Food Pantry, Community Action Program Pantry - Vanderburgh County. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Evansville are open on Thursday?
1 soup kitchens & free meals in Evansville is open Thursday: Community Action Program Pantry - Vanderburgh County. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Evansville are open on Friday?
1 soup kitchens & free meals in Evansville is open Friday: Community Action Program Pantry - Vanderburgh County. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Evansville are open on Saturday?
1 soup kitchens & free meals in Evansville is open Saturday: World Harvest Ministries Inc. - Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
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