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Soup Kitchens & Free Meals in Mobile, AL: Hours & Schedule
Mobile has 1 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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last Wednesday of each month · 9 AM
No ID needed All areas
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9 AM – 3:30 PM CT
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3rd Saturday of each month · 8 AM – 9:30 AM
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Tue: 9 AM – 12 PM CT
No ID needed All areas
1st Tuesday of each month · 3 PM – 5 PM • 3rd Tuesday of each month · 3 PM – 5 PM
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Mon, Thu: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM CT
Photo ID All areas
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 5:30 AM – 6 AM · Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 3 PM – 4 PM CT
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2nd Saturday of each month · 8 AM
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Mon: 10 AM – 2 PM CT
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Zip Codes 36603
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Mobile is the county seat of Mobile County and the second-most populous city in Alabama. The directory lists 11 places to get free food here as of September 2026: 10 food pantries, 1 soup kitchens & free meals. Salvation Army Mobile Free Meals (1009 Dauphin Street) and Calvary Assembly of God Food Pantry (6800 Three Notch Road) 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 Mobile
- 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 Mobile, 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 Mobile
Planning around a day off? Here's what's open each day in Mobile. Call ahead to confirm.
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Monday in Mobile
- Salvation Army Mobile Free Meals: 5:30 AM – 6 AM
- Catholic Social Services - Mobile Service Center: 9 AM – 3:30 PM
- Our Savior Catholic Church Food Pantry: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
- Trinity Episcopal Food Pantry: 10 AM – 2 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Tuesday in Mobile
- Salvation Army Mobile Free Meals: 5:30 AM – 6 AM
- Catholic Social Services - Mobile Service Center: 9 AM – 3:30 PM
- Love All Pantry at Central Presbyterian Church: 9 AM – 12 PM
- Mike's Food Pantry at Chickasaw United Methodist Church: 3 PM (1st Tuesday)
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Wednesday in Mobile
- Salvation Army Mobile Free Meals: 5:30 AM – 6 AM
- Calvary Assembly of God Food Pantry: 9 AM (last Wednesday)
- Catholic Social Services - Mobile Service Center: 9 AM – 3:30 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Thursday in Mobile
- Salvation Army Mobile Free Meals: 5:30 AM – 6 AM
- Catholic Social Services - Mobile Service Center: 9 AM – 3:30 PM
- Our Savior Catholic Church Food Pantry: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Friday in Mobile
- Salvation Army Mobile Free Meals: 5:30 AM – 6 AM
- Catholic Social Services - Mobile Service Center: 9 AM – 3:30 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Saturday in Mobile
- Church of Life: 8 AM (3rd Saturday)
- The Manna House Food Pantry: 8 AM (2nd Saturday)
Good to know
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Mobile are open today?
It depends on the day. By day of week, Mobile soup kitchens & free meals are open: Monday (4), Tuesday (3), Wednesday (2), Thursday (3), Friday (2). Each listing below shows its exact hours. Call ahead to confirm, especially around holidays.
Are there soup kitchens & free meals in Mobile open on weekends?
Most Mobile 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 Mobile today?
Most Mobile 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 Mobile?
Most Mobile 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 Mobile, Oklahoma?
These soup kitchens & free meals serve Mobile and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 36604, 36619, 36602, 36610, 36613, 36611. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Mobile are open on Monday?
4 soup kitchens & free meals in Mobile are open Monday: Salvation Army Mobile Free Meals, Catholic Social Services - Mobile Service Center, Our Savior Catholic Church Food Pantry, Trinity Episcopal 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 Mobile are open on Tuesday?
4 soup kitchens & free meals in Mobile are open Tuesday: Salvation Army Mobile Free Meals, Catholic Social Services - Mobile Service Center, Love All Pantry at Central Presbyterian Church, Mike's Food Pantry at Chickasaw United Methodist Church. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Mobile are open on Wednesday?
3 soup kitchens & free meals in Mobile are open Wednesday: Salvation Army Mobile Free Meals, Calvary Assembly of God Food Pantry, Catholic Social Services - Mobile Service Center. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Mobile are open on Thursday?
3 soup kitchens & free meals in Mobile are open Thursday: Salvation Army Mobile Free Meals, Catholic Social Services - Mobile Service Center, Our Savior Catholic 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 Mobile are open on Friday?
2 soup kitchens & free meals in Mobile are open Friday: Salvation Army Mobile Free Meals, Catholic Social Services - Mobile Service Center. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Mobile are open on Saturday?
2 soup kitchens & free meals in Mobile are open Saturday: Church of Life, The Manna House Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
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