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Soup Kitchens & Free Meals in Las Cruces, NM: Hours & Schedule
Las Cruces has 1 soup kitchens & free meals, plus 14 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: 9 AM – 5 PM MT
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Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 11:30 AM – 1 PM · Sat: 11:30 AM – 12 PM MT
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Sun: 9 AM – 1 PM · Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu: 1 PM – 4 PM · Wed: 7 PM – 9 PM MT
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Thu: 9 AM – 3:30 PM MT
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Las Cruces, NM has 15 places to get free food as of September 2026: 14 food pantries, 1 soup kitchens & free meals. El Caldito Soup Kitchen (999 West Amador Avenue) and Calvary Baptist Church (1800 S. Locust) 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 Las Cruces
- 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 Las Cruces, 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 Las Cruces
Planning around a day off? Here's what's open each day in Las Cruces. Call ahead to confirm.
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Monday in Las Cruces
- El Caldito Soup Kitchen: 11:30 AM – 1 PM
- Casa De Peregrinos Food Pantry: 9 AM – 5 PM
- Las Cruces First Bread of Life: 1 PM – 4 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Tuesday in Las Cruces
- El Caldito Soup Kitchen: 11:30 AM – 1 PM
- Casa De Peregrinos Food Pantry: 9 AM – 5 PM
- Las Cruces First Bread of Life: 1 PM – 4 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Wednesday in Las Cruces
- El Caldito Soup Kitchen: 11:30 AM – 1 PM
- Casa De Peregrinos Food Pantry: 9 AM – 5 PM
- Las Cruces First Bread of Life: 1 PM – 4 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Thursday in Las Cruces
- El Caldito Soup Kitchen: 11:30 AM – 1 PM
- Casa De Peregrinos Food Pantry: 9 AM – 5 PM
- Las Cruces First Bread of Life: 1 PM – 4 PM
- Salvation Army Food Pantry at Las Cruces: 9 AM – 3:30 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Friday in Las Cruces
- El Caldito Soup Kitchen: 11:30 AM – 1 PM
- Casa De Peregrinos Food Pantry: 9 AM – 5 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Saturday in Las Cruces
- El Caldito Soup Kitchen: 11:30 AM – 12 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Sunday in Las Cruces
- Las Cruces First Bread of Life: 9 AM – 1 PM
Good to know
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Las Cruces are open today?
It depends on the day. By day of week, Las Cruces soup kitchens & free meals are open: Monday (3), Tuesday (3), Wednesday (3), Thursday (4), Friday (2), Saturday (1), Sunday (1). Each listing below shows its exact hours. Call ahead to confirm, especially around holidays.
Are there soup kitchens & free meals in Las Cruces open on weekends?
Yes, 1 open Saturday and 1 open Sunday in Las Cruces. Look for the Sat/Sun markers in the schedule below.
Where can I get emergency food in Las Cruces today?
Most Las Cruces 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 Las Cruces?
Most Las Cruces 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 Las Cruces, Oklahoma?
These soup kitchens & free meals serve Las Cruces and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 88005, 88001, 88011, 88004, 88007, 88047. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Las Cruces are open on Monday?
3 soup kitchens & free meals in Las Cruces are open Monday: El Caldito Soup Kitchen, Casa De Peregrinos Food Pantry, Las Cruces First Bread of Life. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Las Cruces are open on Tuesday?
3 soup kitchens & free meals in Las Cruces are open Tuesday: El Caldito Soup Kitchen, Casa De Peregrinos Food Pantry, Las Cruces First Bread of Life. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Las Cruces are open on Wednesday?
3 soup kitchens & free meals in Las Cruces are open Wednesday: El Caldito Soup Kitchen, Casa De Peregrinos Food Pantry, Las Cruces First Bread of Life. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Las Cruces are open on Thursday?
4 soup kitchens & free meals in Las Cruces are open Thursday: El Caldito Soup Kitchen, Casa De Peregrinos Food Pantry, Las Cruces First Bread of Life, Salvation Army Food Pantry at Las Cruces. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Las Cruces are open on Friday?
2 soup kitchens & free meals in Las Cruces are open Friday: El Caldito Soup Kitchen, Casa De Peregrinos 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 Las Cruces are open on Saturday?
1 soup kitchens & free meals in Las Cruces is open Saturday: El Caldito Soup Kitchen. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Las Cruces are open on Sunday?
1 soup kitchens & free meals in Las Cruces is open Sunday: Las Cruces First Bread of Life. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
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