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Soup Kitchens & Free Meals in Riverside, CA: Hours & Schedule
Riverside 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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- Updated September 2026
1st Tuesday of each month · 9 AM – 11:30 AM • 2nd Tuesday of each month · 9 AM – 11:30 AM
No ID needed 92503
Mon, Wed: 10 AM – 3 PM · Tue, Thu: 10 AM – 1 PM PT
Riverside
1st Wednesday of each month · 10 AM – 11 AM
All areas By appt
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Riverside
Mon, Tue: 9 AM – 12 PM PT
92507 By appt
1st Wednesday of each month · 8 AM – 10:30 AM • 2nd Wednesday of each month · 8 AM – 10:30 AM
92505
Mon, Wed, Fri: 11 AM – 2 PM PT
No ID needed All areas
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9 AM – 4:30 PM PT
Riverside
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9 AM – 11:30 AM PT
State ID Western Riverside County By appt
Thu: 9 AM – 10:30 AM PT
Photo ID 92503 Or 92505
1st Tuesday of each month · 8 AM – 10 AM
Riverside
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All areas
None open then.
Riverside, CA has 12 places to get free food as of September 2026: 10 food pantries, 2 soup kitchens & free meals. Highgrove Nutrition (459 Center Street) and Lutheran Social Services - Myer (23310 Myer Drive) 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 Riverside
- 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 Riverside, 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 Riverside
Planning around a day off? Here's what's open each day in Riverside. Call ahead to confirm.
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Monday in Riverside
- Lutheran Social Services - Myer: 9 AM – 4:30 PM
- Arlington Temporary Assistance: 10 AM – 3 PM
- Kansas Avenue 7th Day Adventist Church Community Services: 9 AM – 12 PM
- Lighthouse of Hope Foundation: 11 AM – 2 PM
- Our Lady of Perpetual Help: 9 AM – 11:30 AM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Tuesday in Riverside
- Lutheran Social Services - Myer: 9 AM – 4:30 PM
- Arlington SDA Church Community Services: 9 AM (1st Tuesday)
- Arlington Temporary Assistance: 10 AM – 1 PM
- Kansas Avenue 7th Day Adventist Church Community Services: 9 AM – 12 PM
- Our Lady of Perpetual Help: 9 AM – 11:30 AM
- Sacred Heart Church - Riverside: 8 AM (1st Tuesday)
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Wednesday in Riverside
- Lutheran Social Services - Myer: 9 AM – 4:30 PM
- Arlington Temporary Assistance: 10 AM – 3 PM
- Casa Blanca Home of Neighborly Service: 10 AM (1st Wednesday)
- La Sierra University Church - Community Services: 8 AM (1st Wednesday)
- Lighthouse of Hope Foundation: 11 AM – 2 PM
- Our Lady of Perpetual Help: 9 AM – 11:30 AM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Thursday in Riverside
- Lutheran Social Services - Myer: 9 AM – 4:30 PM
- Arlington Temporary Assistance: 10 AM – 1 PM
- Our Lady of Perpetual Help: 9 AM – 11:30 AM
- Queen of Angels Church Food Assistance: 9 AM – 10:30 AM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Friday in Riverside
- Lutheran Social Services - Myer: 9 AM – 4:30 PM
- Lighthouse of Hope Foundation: 11 AM – 2 PM
- Our Lady of Perpetual Help: 9 AM – 11:30 AM
Good to know
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Riverside are open today?
It depends on the day. By day of week, Riverside soup kitchens & free meals are open: Monday (5), Tuesday (4), Wednesday (4), Thursday (4), Friday (3). Each listing below shows its exact hours. Call ahead to confirm, especially around holidays.
Are there soup kitchens & free meals in Riverside open on weekends?
Most Riverside 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 Riverside today?
Most Riverside 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 Riverside?
Most Riverside 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 Riverside, Oklahoma?
These soup kitchens & free meals serve Riverside and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 92507, 92518, 92503, 92505, 92504, 92509. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Riverside are open on Monday?
5 soup kitchens & free meals in Riverside are open Monday: Lutheran Social Services - Myer, Arlington Temporary Assistance, Kansas Avenue 7th Day Adventist Church Community Services, Lighthouse of Hope Foundation, Our Lady of Perpetual Help. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Riverside are open on Tuesday?
6 soup kitchens & free meals in Riverside are open Tuesday: Lutheran Social Services - Myer, Arlington SDA Church Community Services, Arlington Temporary Assistance, Kansas Avenue 7th Day Adventist Church Community Services, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Sacred Heart Church - Riverside. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Riverside are open on Wednesday?
6 soup kitchens & free meals in Riverside are open Wednesday: Lutheran Social Services - Myer, Arlington Temporary Assistance, Casa Blanca Home of Neighborly Service, La Sierra University Church - Community Services, Lighthouse of Hope Foundation, Our Lady of Perpetual Help. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Riverside are open on Thursday?
4 soup kitchens & free meals in Riverside are open Thursday: Lutheran Social Services - Myer, Arlington Temporary Assistance, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Queen of Angels Church Food Assistance. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Riverside are open on Friday?
3 soup kitchens & free meals in Riverside are open Friday: Lutheran Social Services - Myer, Lighthouse of Hope Foundation, Our Lady of Perpetual Help. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
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