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Soup Kitchens & Free Meals in Lafayette, IN: Hours & Schedule
Lafayette has 1 soup kitchens & free meals, plus 7 other free-food locations shown below. Filter by type or what's open, and call ahead to confirm hours.
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2nd Tuesday of each month · 6 PM – 8 PM • 4th Tuesday of each month · 8 AM – 12 PM
Lafayette
Wed: 4 PM – 6 PM · Sat: 10 AM – 12 PM ET
No ID needed All areas
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 1 PM – 4 PM ET
All areas
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Photo ID Lafayette
Tue, Thu: 9 AM – 12 PM ET
Lafayette
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM ET
No ID needed All areas
Tue: 3 PM – 6 PM · Wed: 12 PM – 2:30 PM ET
State ID All areas
Mon: 9 AM – 11 AM · Thu: 4 PM – 6 PM ET
State ID Tippecanoe County
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Lafayette, IN has 8 places to get free food as of September 2026: 7 food pantries, 1 soup kitchens & free meals. St. Ann Church & Shrine - Matthew 25 Soup Kitchen (612 Wabash Ave) and Brady Lane Church Food Pantry (2701 Brady Lane) 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 Lafayette
- 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 Lafayette, 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 Lafayette
Planning around a day off? Here's what's open each day in Lafayette. Call ahead to confirm.
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Monday in Lafayette
- St. Ann Church & Shrine - Matthew 25 Soup Kitchen: 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
- Wea Ridge Baptist Church - Food Pantry: 9 AM – 11 AM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Tuesday in Lafayette
- St. Ann Church & Shrine - Matthew 25 Soup Kitchen: 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
- Brady Lane Church Food Pantry: 6 PM (2nd Tuesday)
- Food Finders Food Bank: 1 PM – 4 PM
- St James Food Pantry: 9 AM – 12 PM
- Tippecanoe Country United Food Pantry: 3 PM – 6 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Wednesday in Lafayette
- St. Ann Church & Shrine - Matthew 25 Soup Kitchen: 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
- Elmwood Church of Christ - Food Pantry: 4 PM – 6 PM
- Food Finders Food Bank: 1 PM – 4 PM
- Tippecanoe Country United Food Pantry: 12 PM – 2:30 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Thursday in Lafayette
- St. Ann Church & Shrine - Matthew 25 Soup Kitchen: 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
- Food Finders Food Bank: 1 PM – 4 PM
- St James Food Pantry: 9 AM – 12 PM
- Wea Ridge Baptist Church - Food Pantry: 4 PM – 6 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Friday in Lafayette
- St. Ann Church & Shrine - Matthew 25 Soup Kitchen: 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
- Food Finders Food Bank: 1 PM – 4 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Saturday in Lafayette
- Elmwood Church of Christ - Food Pantry: 10 AM – 12 PM
Good to know
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Lafayette are open today?
It depends on the day. By day of week, Lafayette soup kitchens & free meals are open: Monday (2), Tuesday (4), Wednesday (4), Thursday (4), Friday (2), Saturday (1). Each listing below shows its exact hours. Call ahead to confirm, especially around holidays.
Are there soup kitchens & free meals in Lafayette open on weekends?
Yes, 1 open Saturday in Lafayette. Look for the Sat/Sun markers in the schedule below.
Where can I get emergency food in Lafayette today?
Most Lafayette 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 Lafayette?
Most Lafayette 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 Lafayette, Oklahoma?
These soup kitchens & free meals serve Lafayette and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 47905, 47909, 47904, 47901. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Lafayette are open on Monday?
2 soup kitchens & free meals in Lafayette are open Monday: St. Ann Church & Shrine - Matthew 25 Soup Kitchen, Wea Ridge Baptist 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 Lafayette are open on Tuesday?
5 soup kitchens & free meals in Lafayette are open Tuesday: St. Ann Church & Shrine - Matthew 25 Soup Kitchen, Brady Lane Church Food Pantry, Food Finders Food Bank, St James Food Pantry, Tippecanoe Country United 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 Lafayette are open on Wednesday?
4 soup kitchens & free meals in Lafayette are open Wednesday: St. Ann Church & Shrine - Matthew 25 Soup Kitchen, Elmwood Church of Christ - Food Pantry, Food Finders Food Bank, Tippecanoe Country United 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 Lafayette are open on Thursday?
4 soup kitchens & free meals in Lafayette are open Thursday: St. Ann Church & Shrine - Matthew 25 Soup Kitchen, Food Finders Food Bank, St James Food Pantry, Wea Ridge Baptist 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 Lafayette are open on Friday?
2 soup kitchens & free meals in Lafayette are open Friday: St. Ann Church & Shrine - Matthew 25 Soup Kitchen, Food Finders 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 Lafayette are open on Saturday?
1 soup kitchens & free meals in Lafayette is open Saturday: Elmwood Church of Christ - Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
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