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Soup Kitchens & Free Meals in Fairbanks, AK: Hours & Schedule
Fairbanks has 2 soup kitchens & free meals, plus 10 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: 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM AKT
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Fri: 10 AM – 2 PM AKT
Fairbanks North Star By appt
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Fairbanks Northstar Borough
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM AKT
Fairbanks North Star
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9 AM – 5 PM · Sat: 10 AM – 2 PM AKT
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Fairbanks
Call on Fridays between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM to schedule a pick up time
Fairbanks By appt
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Fairbanks North Star
Wed: 10 AM – 4 PM AKT
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Sun, Sat: 11 AM – 1 PM AKT
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Phone registration: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Pick up food boxes: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM during March, April, May, September, October, and November.
Fairbanks North Star By appt
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9 AM – 5 PM AKT
Denali
None open then.
Fairbanks is the largest city in Alaska's interior region and the borough seat of the Fairbanks North Star Borough. The directory lists 12 places to get free food here as of September 2026: 10 food pantries, 2 soup kitchens & free meals. Bread Line - Stone Soup Cafe (507 Gaffney Road) and Immaculate Conception Church And Community Services (115 N Cushman St) 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 Fairbanks
- 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 Fairbanks, 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 Fairbanks
Planning around a day off? Here's what's open each day in Fairbanks. Call ahead to confirm.
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Monday in Fairbanks
- Bread Line - Stone Soup Cafe: 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM
- Community Services - Fairbanks Native Association: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Fairbanks Community Food Bank: 9 AM – 5 PM
- Salvation Army - Fairbanks Corps: 9 AM – 5 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Tuesday in Fairbanks
- Bread Line - Stone Soup Cafe: 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM
- Community Services - Fairbanks Native Association: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Fairbanks Community Food Bank: 9 AM – 5 PM
- Salvation Army - Fairbanks Corps: 9 AM – 5 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Wednesday in Fairbanks
- Bread Line - Stone Soup Cafe: 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM
- Community Services - Fairbanks Native Association: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Fairbanks Community Food Bank: 9 AM – 5 PM
- First Presbyterian Church Fairbanks: 10 AM – 4 PM
- Salvation Army - Fairbanks Corps: 9 AM – 5 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Thursday in Fairbanks
- Bread Line - Stone Soup Cafe: 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM
- Community Services - Fairbanks Native Association: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Fairbanks Community Food Bank: 9 AM – 5 PM
- Salvation Army - Fairbanks Corps: 9 AM – 5 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Friday in Fairbanks
- Bread Line - Stone Soup Cafe: 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM
- Christ Is The Answer: 10 AM – 2 PM
- Community Services - Fairbanks Native Association: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Fairbanks Community Food Bank: 9 AM – 5 PM
- Salvation Army - Fairbanks Corps: 9 AM – 5 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Saturday in Fairbanks
- Immaculate Conception Church And Community Services: 11 AM – 1 PM
- Fairbanks Community Food Bank: 10 AM – 2 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Sunday in Fairbanks
- Immaculate Conception Church And Community Services: 11 AM – 1 PM
Good to know
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Fairbanks are open today?
It depends on the day. By day of week, Fairbanks soup kitchens & free meals are open: Monday (4), Tuesday (4), Wednesday (5), Thursday (4), Friday (5), 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 Fairbanks open on weekends?
Yes, 2 open Saturday and 1 open Sunday in Fairbanks. Look for the Sat/Sun markers in the schedule below.
Where can I get emergency food in Fairbanks today?
Most Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks?
Most Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks, Oklahoma?
These soup kitchens & free meals serve Fairbanks and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 99701, 99712, 99709. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Fairbanks are open on Monday?
4 soup kitchens & free meals in Fairbanks are open Monday: Bread Line - Stone Soup Cafe, Community Services - Fairbanks Native Association, Fairbanks Community Food Bank, Salvation Army - Fairbanks Corps. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Fairbanks are open on Tuesday?
4 soup kitchens & free meals in Fairbanks are open Tuesday: Bread Line - Stone Soup Cafe, Community Services - Fairbanks Native Association, Fairbanks Community Food Bank, Salvation Army - Fairbanks Corps. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Fairbanks are open on Wednesday?
5 soup kitchens & free meals in Fairbanks are open Wednesday: Bread Line - Stone Soup Cafe, Community Services - Fairbanks Native Association, Fairbanks Community Food Bank, First Presbyterian Church Fairbanks, Salvation Army - Fairbanks Corps. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Fairbanks are open on Thursday?
4 soup kitchens & free meals in Fairbanks are open Thursday: Bread Line - Stone Soup Cafe, Community Services - Fairbanks Native Association, Fairbanks Community Food Bank, Salvation Army - Fairbanks Corps. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Fairbanks are open on Friday?
5 soup kitchens & free meals in Fairbanks are open Friday: Bread Line - Stone Soup Cafe, Christ Is The Answer, Community Services - Fairbanks Native Association, Fairbanks Community Food Bank, Salvation Army - Fairbanks Corps. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Fairbanks are open on Saturday?
2 soup kitchens & free meals in Fairbanks are open Saturday: Immaculate Conception Church And Community Services, Fairbanks Community Food Bank. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Fairbanks are open on Sunday?
1 soup kitchens & free meals in Fairbanks is open Sunday: Immaculate Conception Church And Community Services. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
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