Marshall County · IA
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals in Marshalltown, IA: Hours & Schedule
Marshalltown has 1 free meal site listed below. Call ahead to confirm hours.
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Marshalltown, IA has 1 place to get free food as of September 2026: 1 soup kitchens & free meals. House of Compassion (211 W. Church Street) is one option. 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 Marshalltown
- 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 Marshalltown, 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 Marshalltown
Planning around a day off? Here's what's open each day in Marshalltown. Call ahead to confirm.
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Monday in Marshalltown
- House of Compassion: 5 PM – 6:15 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Tuesday in Marshalltown
- House of Compassion: 5 PM – 6:15 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Wednesday in Marshalltown
- House of Compassion: 5 PM – 6:15 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Thursday in Marshalltown
- House of Compassion: 5 PM – 6:15 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Friday in Marshalltown
- House of Compassion: 5 PM – 6:15 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Sunday in Marshalltown
- House of Compassion: 5 PM – 6:15 PM
Good to know
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Marshalltown are open today?
It depends on the day. By day of week, Marshalltown soup kitchens & free meals are open: Monday (1), Tuesday (1), Wednesday (1), Thursday (1), Friday (1), Sunday (1). Each listing below shows its exact hours. Call ahead to confirm, especially around holidays.
Are there soup kitchens & free meals in Marshalltown open on weekends?
Yes, 1 open Sunday in Marshalltown. Look for the Sat/Sun markers in the schedule below.
Where can I get emergency food in Marshalltown today?
Most Marshalltown 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 Marshalltown?
Most Marshalltown 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 Marshalltown, Oklahoma?
These soup kitchens & free meals serve Marshalltown and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 50158. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Marshalltown are open on Monday?
1 soup kitchens & free meals in Marshalltown is open Monday: House of Compassion. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Marshalltown are open on Tuesday?
1 soup kitchens & free meals in Marshalltown is open Tuesday: House of Compassion. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Marshalltown are open on Wednesday?
1 soup kitchens & free meals in Marshalltown is open Wednesday: House of Compassion. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Marshalltown are open on Thursday?
1 soup kitchens & free meals in Marshalltown is open Thursday: House of Compassion. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Marshalltown are open on Friday?
1 soup kitchens & free meals in Marshalltown is open Friday: House of Compassion. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Marshalltown are open on Sunday?
1 soup kitchens & free meals in Marshalltown is open Sunday: House of Compassion. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
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