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Soup Kitchens & Free Meals in Shreveport, LA: Hours & Schedule
Shreveport has 1 soup kitchens & free meals, plus 5 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
Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 8 AM – 10 AM · Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 12 PM – 2 PM CT
No ID needed All areas
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 8 AM – 3:30 PM CT
Northwest Louisiana
3rd Thursday of each month · 4 PM – 6 PM
71104
Tue, Thu: 9:30 AM – 11 AM CT
State ID Shreveport By appt
3rd Saturday of each month · 8 AM – 11 AM
All areas
3rd Wednesday of each month · 11 AM – 1 PM
All areas
None open then.
Shreveport, LA has 6 places to get free food as of September 2026: 5 food pantries, 1 soup kitchens & free meals. Christian Services Program (2346 Levy Street) and Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana (2307 Texas Ave) 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 Shreveport
- 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 Shreveport, 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 Shreveport
Planning around a day off? Here's what's open each day in Shreveport. Call ahead to confirm.
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Monday in Shreveport
- Christian Services Program: 8 AM – 10 AM
- Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana: 8 AM – 3:30 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Tuesday in Shreveport
- Christian Services Program: 8 AM – 10 AM
- Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana: 8 AM – 3:30 PM
- Linwood Food Bank: 9:30 AM – 11 AM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Wednesday in Shreveport
- Christian Services Program: 8 AM – 10 AM
- Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana: 8 AM – 3:30 PM
- St. Matthew A.M.E. Church Food Pantry: 11 AM (3rd Wednesday)
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Thursday in Shreveport
- Christian Services Program: 8 AM – 10 AM
- Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana: 8 AM – 3:30 PM
- Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier - Red Apron Pantry: 4 PM (3rd Thursday)
- Linwood Food Bank: 9:30 AM – 11 AM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Friday in Shreveport
- Christian Services Program: 8 AM – 10 AM
- Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana: 8 AM – 3:30 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Saturday in Shreveport
- Christian Services Program: 8 AM – 10 AM
- Midway Food Pantry Shreveport: 8 AM (3rd Saturday)
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Sunday in Shreveport
- Christian Services Program: 8 AM – 10 AM
Good to know
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Shreveport are open today?
It depends on the day. By day of week, Shreveport soup kitchens & free meals are open: Monday (2), Tuesday (3), Wednesday (2), Thursday (3), 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 Shreveport open on weekends?
Yes, 1 open Saturday and 1 open Sunday in Shreveport. Look for the Sat/Sun markers in the schedule below.
Where can I get emergency food in Shreveport today?
Most Shreveport 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 Shreveport?
Most Shreveport 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 Shreveport, Oklahoma?
These soup kitchens & free meals serve Shreveport and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 71103, 71104, 71108, 71101. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Shreveport are open on Monday?
2 soup kitchens & free meals in Shreveport are open Monday: Christian Services Program, Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Shreveport are open on Tuesday?
3 soup kitchens & free meals in Shreveport are open Tuesday: Christian Services Program, Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana, Linwood 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 Shreveport are open on Wednesday?
3 soup kitchens & free meals in Shreveport are open Wednesday: Christian Services Program, Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana, St. Matthew A.M.E. 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 Shreveport are open on Thursday?
4 soup kitchens & free meals in Shreveport are open Thursday: Christian Services Program, Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana, Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier - Red Apron Pantry, Linwood 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 Shreveport are open on Friday?
2 soup kitchens & free meals in Shreveport are open Friday: Christian Services Program, Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Shreveport are open on Saturday?
2 soup kitchens & free meals in Shreveport are open Saturday: Christian Services Program, Midway Food Pantry Shreveport. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Shreveport are open on Sunday?
1 soup kitchens & free meals in Shreveport is open Sunday: Christian Services Program. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
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