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Soup Kitchens & Free Meals in Winston Salem, NC: Hours & Schedule
Winston Salem has 2 soup kitchens & free meals, plus 8 other free-food locations shown below. Filter by type or what's open, and call ahead to confirm hours.
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1st Thursday of each month · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM • 3rd Thursday of each month · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
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1st Monday of each month · 4 PM – 7 PM • 3rd Thursday of each month · 11 AM – 2 PM
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3rd Saturday of each month · 9 AM – 11 AM
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Thu: 12 PM – 1 PM ET
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1st Saturday of each month · 10 AM – 11:30 AM • 4th Saturday of each month · 10 AM – 11:30 AM
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2nd Tuesday of each month · 7:30 PM – 9 PM
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Tue, Thu: 9 AM – 12 PM ET
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4th Wednesday of each month · 9 AM – 11:30 AM • 2nd Thursday of each month · 1 PM – 3 PM
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Tue: 9 AM – 11:30 AM · Wed: 6 PM – 7 PM ET
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1st Saturday of each month · 9 AM – 10:30 AM • 3rd Saturday of each month · 9 AM – 10:30 AM
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Winston-Salem is the Forsyth County seat in North Carolina's Piedmont Triad region. The directory lists 10 places to get free food here as of September 2026: 8 food pantries, 2 soup kitchens & free meals. Christ Rescue Temple Soup Kitchen (1500 N. Dunleith Ave.) and The Shalom Project (639 Green St) 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 Winston Salem
- 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 Winston Salem, 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 Winston Salem
Planning around a day off? Here's what's open each day in Winston Salem. Call ahead to confirm.
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Monday in Winston Salem
- Beloved Community Food Pantry: 4 PM (1st Monday)
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Tuesday in Winston Salem
- The Shalom Project: 9 AM – 11:30 AM
- Iglesia Nueva Vida: 7:30 PM (2nd Tuesday)
- St Peter's World Outreach: 9 AM – 12 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Wednesday in Winston Salem
- The Shalom Project: 6 PM – 7 PM
- St. John CME Church: 9 AM (4th Wednesday)
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Thursday in Winston Salem
- Christ Rescue Temple Soup Kitchen: 12 PM – 1 PM
- Ardmore United Methodist Church: 5:30 PM (1st Thursday)
- Beloved Community Food Pantry: 11 AM (3rd Thursday)
- St Peter's World Outreach: 9 AM – 12 PM
- St. John CME Church: 1 PM (2nd Thursday)
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Saturday in Winston Salem
- Beloved Community Food Pantry: 10 AM (4th Saturday)
- Christ Church, Anglican Mission: 9 AM (3rd Saturday)
- Holy Trinity - RICH Food Pantry: 10 AM (1st Saturday)
- Whole Man Ministries: 9 AM (1st Saturday)
Good to know
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Winston Salem are open today?
It depends on the day. By day of week, Winston Salem soup kitchens & free meals are open: Tuesday (2), Wednesday (1), Thursday (2). Each listing below shows its exact hours. Call ahead to confirm, especially around holidays.
Are there soup kitchens & free meals in Winston Salem open on weekends?
Most Winston Salem 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 Winston Salem today?
Most Winston Salem 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 Winston Salem?
Most Winston Salem 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 Winston Salem, Oklahoma?
These soup kitchens & free meals serve Winston Salem and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 27105, 27101, 27103, 27127, 27107. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Winston Salem are open on Monday?
1 soup kitchens & free meals in Winston Salem is open Monday: Beloved Community 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 Winston Salem are open on Tuesday?
3 soup kitchens & free meals in Winston Salem are open Tuesday: The Shalom Project, Iglesia Nueva Vida, St Peter's World Outreach. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Winston Salem are open on Wednesday?
2 soup kitchens & free meals in Winston Salem are open Wednesday: The Shalom Project, St. John CME Church. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Winston Salem are open on Thursday?
5 soup kitchens & free meals in Winston Salem are open Thursday: Christ Rescue Temple Soup Kitchen, Ardmore United Methodist Church, Beloved Community Food Pantry, St Peter's World Outreach, St. John CME Church. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Winston Salem are open on Saturday?
4 soup kitchens & free meals in Winston Salem are open Saturday: Beloved Community Food Pantry, Christ Church, Anglican Mission, Holy Trinity - RICH Food Pantry, Whole Man Ministries. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
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