Woodbury County · Iowa
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals in Sioux City, Iowa: Hours & Schedule
Sioux City has 1 soup kitchens & free meals, plus 11 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: 8:30 AM – 5 PM CT
Woodbury County
3rd Saturday of each month · 10 AM – 12 PM
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last Tuesday of each month · 1 AM – 3 PM • 4th Wednesday of each month · 10 AM – 12 PM
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Wed: 9 AM – 11:30 AM CT
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Wed: 5 PM – 6 PM · Thu: 2 PM – 3 PM CT
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Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 8 AM – 4:30 PM CT
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Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9 AM – 4 PM CT
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Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9 AM – 10:30 AM CT
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Mon, Wed: 9 AM – 12 PM CT
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Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9 AM – 12 PM · Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 1 PM – 3:30 PM CT
Photo ID All areas By appt
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM · Sat: 12 PM – 1 PM CT
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None open then.
Sioux City is the county seat of Woodbury County and the primary city of the Siouxland region. The directory lists 12 places to get free food here as of October 2026: 11 food pantries, 1 soup kitchens & free meals. Siouxland Community Soup Kitchen Inc (717 West Seventh Street) and American Red Cross (4900 War Eagle Drive) 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 Sioux City
- 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 Sioux City, 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 Sioux City
Planning around a day off? Here's what's open each day in Sioux City. Call ahead to confirm.
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Monday in Sioux City
- Siouxland Community Soup Kitchen Inc: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
- Community Action Agency of Siouxland Food Pantry: 8:30 AM – 5 PM
- Food Bank Of Siouxland Inc: 9 AM – 4 PM
- Food Bank of Siouxland: 8 AM – 4:30 PM
- Gospel Mission: 9 AM – 10:30 AM
- Grace United Methodist Church: 9 AM – 12 PM
- Salvation Army: 9 AM – 12 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Tuesday in Sioux City
- Siouxland Community Soup Kitchen Inc: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
- Community Action Agency of Siouxland Food Pantry: 8:30 AM – 5 PM
- First Evangelical Free Church: 1 AM (last Tuesday)
- Food Bank Of Siouxland Inc: 9 AM – 4 PM
- Food Bank of Siouxland: 8 AM – 4:30 PM
- Gospel Mission: 9 AM – 10:30 AM
- Salvation Army: 9 AM – 12 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Wednesday in Sioux City
- Siouxland Community Soup Kitchen Inc: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
- Community Action Agency of Siouxland Food Pantry: 8:30 AM – 5 PM
- First Evangelical Free Church: 10 AM (4th Wednesday)
- First Lutheran Church Food Pantry: 9 AM – 11:30 AM
- First United Methodist Church: 5 PM – 6 PM
- Food Bank Of Siouxland Inc: 9 AM – 4 PM
- Food Bank of Siouxland: 8 AM – 4:30 PM
- Gospel Mission: 9 AM – 10:30 AM
- Grace United Methodist Church: 9 AM – 12 PM
- Salvation Army: 9 AM – 12 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Thursday in Sioux City
- Siouxland Community Soup Kitchen Inc: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
- Community Action Agency of Siouxland Food Pantry: 8:30 AM – 5 PM
- First United Methodist Church: 2 PM – 3 PM
- Food Bank Of Siouxland Inc: 9 AM – 4 PM
- Food Bank of Siouxland: 8 AM – 4:30 PM
- Gospel Mission: 9 AM – 10:30 AM
- Salvation Army: 9 AM – 12 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Friday in Sioux City
- Siouxland Community Soup Kitchen Inc: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
- Community Action Agency of Siouxland Food Pantry: 8:30 AM – 5 PM
- Food Bank Of Siouxland Inc: 9 AM – 4 PM
- Food Bank of Siouxland: 8 AM – 4:30 PM
- Gospel Mission: 9 AM – 10:30 AM
- Salvation Army: 9 AM – 12 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Saturday in Sioux City
- Siouxland Community Soup Kitchen Inc: 12 PM – 1 PM
- Family Worship Center Church Food Pantry: 10 AM (3rd Saturday)
Good to know
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Sioux City are open today?
It depends on the day. By day of week, Sioux City soup kitchens & free meals are open: Monday (7), Tuesday (6), Wednesday (9), Thursday (7), Friday (6), Saturday (1). Each listing below shows its exact hours. Call ahead to confirm, especially around holidays.
Are there soup kitchens & free meals in Sioux City open on weekends?
Yes, 1 open Saturday in Sioux City. Look for the Sat/Sun markers in the schedule below.
Where can I get emergency food in Sioux City today?
Most Sioux City 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 Sioux City?
Most Sioux City 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 Sioux City, Oklahoma?
These soup kitchens & free meals serve Sioux City and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 51103, 51109, 51106, 51104, 51101, 51102. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Sioux City are open on Monday?
7 soup kitchens & free meals in Sioux City are open Monday: Siouxland Community Soup Kitchen Inc, Community Action Agency of Siouxland Food Pantry, Food Bank Of Siouxland Inc, Food Bank of Siouxland, Gospel Mission, Grace United Methodist Church, Salvation Army. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Sioux City are open on Tuesday?
7 soup kitchens & free meals in Sioux City are open Tuesday: Siouxland Community Soup Kitchen Inc, Community Action Agency of Siouxland Food Pantry, First Evangelical Free Church, Food Bank Of Siouxland Inc, Food Bank of Siouxland, Gospel Mission, Salvation Army. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Sioux City are open on Wednesday?
10 soup kitchens & free meals in Sioux City are open Wednesday: Siouxland Community Soup Kitchen Inc, Community Action Agency of Siouxland Food Pantry, First Evangelical Free Church, First Lutheran Church Food Pantry, First United Methodist Church, Food Bank Of Siouxland Inc, Food Bank of Siouxland, Gospel Mission, and 2 more. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Sioux City are open on Thursday?
7 soup kitchens & free meals in Sioux City are open Thursday: Siouxland Community Soup Kitchen Inc, Community Action Agency of Siouxland Food Pantry, First United Methodist Church, Food Bank Of Siouxland Inc, Food Bank of Siouxland, Gospel Mission, Salvation Army. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Sioux City are open on Friday?
6 soup kitchens & free meals in Sioux City are open Friday: Siouxland Community Soup Kitchen Inc, Community Action Agency of Siouxland Food Pantry, Food Bank Of Siouxland Inc, Food Bank of Siouxland, Gospel Mission, Salvation Army. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Sioux City are open on Saturday?
2 soup kitchens & free meals in Sioux City are open Saturday: Siouxland Community Soup Kitchen Inc, Family Worship Center Church Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
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