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Soup Kitchens & Free Meals in Syracuse, NY: Hours & Schedule

Syracuse has 1 soup kitchens & free meals, plus 9 other free-food locations shown below. Filter by type or what's open, and call ahead to confirm hours.

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Assumption Church Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen
Assumption Church Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen Opens Mon 8:45 AM ET

808 North Salina Street

Free Meal Site

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 8:45 AM – 11 AM · Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 11:30 AM – 1 PM · Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 4 PM – 4:45 PM ET

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Catholic Charities Opens Tue 9:30 AM ET

1654 West Onondaga Street

Food Pantry

Tue, Thu: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM · Wed: 1 PM – 4 PM ET

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Catholic Charities - Cathedral Emergency Assistance - Food Distribution Center

264 E Onondaga Street

Food Pantry

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Fairmont Free Methodist Church Opens Mon 9 AM ET

804 Onondaga Road

Food Pantry

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9 AM – 5 PM ET

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First English Lutheran Opens Tue 9 AM ET

501 James Street

Food Pantry

Tue, Thu: 9 AM – 11:45 AM ET

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Food Bank of Central New York Opens Mon 8 AM ET

7066 Interstate Island Rd

Food Pantry

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 8 AM – 4:30 PM ET

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Onondaga County

Our Lady Of Peace Mobile

203 Halcomb Street

Food Pantry

3rd Wednesday of each month · 10:30 AM – 12 PM • 3rd Wednesday of each month · 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

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Salvation Army Syracuse Food Pantry
Salvation Army Syracuse Food Pantry Opens Mon 9 AM ET

677 South Salina Street

Food Pantry

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9 AM – 4 PM ET

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Southwest Community Center Mobile

401 South Ave.

Food Pantry

1st Tuesday of each month · 10 AM – 2 PM • last Tuesday of each month · 10 AM – 2 PM

ID needed Syracuse (13202

The Table Community Food Pantry
The Table Community Food Pantry

6099 Court Street Rd.

Food Pantry

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Syracuse

Syracuse is the county seat of Onondaga County and the most populous city in Central New York. The directory lists 10 places to get free food here as of September 2026: 9 food pantries, 1 soup kitchens & free meals. Assumption Church Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen (808 North Salina Street) and Catholic Charities (1654 West Onondaga Street) 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 Syracuse

  1. Find a pantry on the map above that's open today
  2. Call ahead to confirm hours (they can change)
  3. Go during open hours; most are walk-in, no appointment
  4. 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 Syracuse, 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 Syracuse

Planning around a day off? Here's what's open each day in Syracuse. Call ahead to confirm.

Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Monday in Syracuse

Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Tuesday in Syracuse

Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Wednesday in Syracuse

Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Thursday in Syracuse

Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Friday in Syracuse

Good to know

Which soup kitchens & free meals in Syracuse are open today?

It depends on the day. By day of week, Syracuse soup kitchens & free meals are open: Monday (4), Tuesday (6), Wednesday (5), Thursday (6), Friday (4). Each listing below shows its exact hours. Call ahead to confirm, especially around holidays.

Are there soup kitchens & free meals in Syracuse open on weekends?

Most Syracuse 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 Syracuse today?

Most Syracuse 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 Syracuse?

Most Syracuse 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 Syracuse, Oklahoma?

These soup kitchens & free meals serve Syracuse and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 13208, 13204, 13202, 13219, 13203, 13209. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.

Which soup kitchens & free meals in Syracuse are open on Monday?

4 soup kitchens & free meals in Syracuse are open Monday: Assumption Church Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen, Fairmont Free Methodist Church, Food Bank of Central New York, Salvation Army Syracuse 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 Syracuse are open on Tuesday?

7 soup kitchens & free meals in Syracuse are open Tuesday: Assumption Church Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen, Catholic Charities, Fairmont Free Methodist Church, First English Lutheran, Food Bank of Central New York, Salvation Army Syracuse Food Pantry, Southwest Community Center. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which soup kitchens & free meals in Syracuse are open on Wednesday?

6 soup kitchens & free meals in Syracuse are open Wednesday: Assumption Church Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen, Catholic Charities, Fairmont Free Methodist Church, Food Bank of Central New York, Our Lady Of Peace, Salvation Army Syracuse 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 Syracuse are open on Thursday?

6 soup kitchens & free meals in Syracuse are open Thursday: Assumption Church Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen, Catholic Charities, Fairmont Free Methodist Church, First English Lutheran, Food Bank of Central New York, Salvation Army Syracuse 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 Syracuse are open on Friday?

4 soup kitchens & free meals in Syracuse are open Friday: Assumption Church Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen, Fairmont Free Methodist Church, Food Bank of Central New York, Salvation Army Syracuse Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

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