We found 23 food pantries listed for Boise, Idaho. Call before you go to confirm hours and what to bring. You can also see Food banks in Ada County, Idaho.
Salvation Army Food Pantry Locations
We have located 5 Salvation Army Food Pantry locations in Boise, Idaho. You can also check your eligibility.
The Salvation Army - NAMPA, ID: Corps Community Center
Phone: (208) 467-6586
Address: 403 12th Ave S, Nampa, ID 83651. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Camping Activities
- Casework Services
- Character Building Programs
- Christian Education
- Community Recreation Programs
- Day Camp Activities
- Emergency Financial Assistance
- Emergency Shelter
- Food & Nutrition Programs
- Homemaker Services
- Latchkey Programs
- Men's Ministries
- Music & Arts Programs
- Nutrition Programs
- Residential Camping Activities
- Seasonal Services
- Transitional Housing
- Visitation Services
- Women's Ministries
- Worship Services - Children's / Teen
- Worship Services - Church
- Worship Services - Sunday School
- Worship Services - Young Adult
- Worship Services - Youth Ministries
Appointments :
Call (208) 467-6586 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Canyon
The Salvation Army - BOISE, ID: Corps Community Center & Administrative Offices
Phone: (208) 343-5420
Address: 1617 N 24th St, Boise, ID 83702. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Camping Activities
- Casework Services
- Character Building Programs
- Christian Education
- Day Care
- Disaster Services
- Emergency Financial Assistance
- Emergency Shelter
- Food & Nutrition
- Food & Nutrition Programs
- Homemaker Services
- Men's Ministries
- Military Personnel Assistance
- Music & Arts Programs
- Residential Camping Activities
- Seasonal Services
- Transitional Care & Work Release
- Transitional Housing
- Visitation Services
- Women's Ministries
- Worship Services - Children's / Teen
- Worship Services - Church
- Worship Services - Sunday School
- Worship Services - Young Adult
- Worship Services - Youth Ministries
Appointments :
Call (208) 343-5420 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Ada
The Salvation Army - BOISE, ID: Family Services Office
Phone: (208) 383-4263
Address: Call for address
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Casework Services
- Character Building Programs
- Disaster Services
- Emergency Financial Assistance
- Emergency Shelter
- Food & Nutrition Programs
- Group Work Services
- Homemaker Services
- Seasonal Services
Appointments :
Call (208) 383-4263 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Ada County
The Salvation Army Nampa - Food Pantry
Phone: (208) 467-6586
Address: 403 12th Ave S, Nampa, ID 83631. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Through the faithfulness of many volunteers and a very giving community we are able to serve the disadvantaged with food baskets four days a week. Our pantry remains stocked with bread, dairy products, meat, canned goods, fresh produce, and grains. Though many times we wonder where the food will come from we have never had to shorten our hours or days open to the public. God has remained faithful to provide enough to serve our clientele. Clients are able to qualify for a food box by supplying a simple proof of address and filling out a short form. We serve the Nampa, Melba, Homedale, Marsing, and Murphy area. Clients may recieve a food box every 60 days. Food boxes are distributed Monday through Thursdays. Fridays we distribute bread and perishable foods which that we cannot store. This enables our clients to receive an extra bonus of fresh vegetables or fruit.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (208) 467-6586 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Nampa
Help Residents of Counties:
- Boise
The Salvation Army - Boise/Treasure Valley - Food Pantry
Phone: (208) 433-4423
Address: 4308 W State St, Boise, ID 83703. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The food pantry is located at 4308 W. State Street, behind the Family Services office. Food assistance services depend on funding and donations. Food pantry assistance is funded, in part, by the City of Boise. Food Pantry Hours: Monday CLOSED; Tuesday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm; Wednesday - Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (208) 433-4423 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Boise
Help Residents of Counties:
- Ada
Church Food Pantry Locations
We have located 3 Church Food Pantry locations in Boise, Idaho. You can also check your eligibility.
Foothills Christian Church - Food Pantry
Phone: (208) 853-0011
Address: 9655 W State St, Boise, ID 83714. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Our food pantry is open to the public every Friday form 12 pm – 3pm, we have several dedicated volunteers that commit there time to serve each week for this outreach.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (208) 853-0011 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Boise
Help Residents of Counties:
- Ada
Hope Lutheran Church - Food Pantry
Phone: (208) 939-9181
Address: 331 N Linder Rd, Eagle, ID 83616. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Hope’s Food Pantry is open Monday through Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Other arrangements can be made by calling the church office at 939-9181. We provide cereals, pastas, noodles, soups, canned vegetables, etc. that should help you prepare meals for yourself and your family. Church membership, attendance, or registration is not required. We are open to all members of the community regardless of denomination or belief, so stop by and let us help. Our food pantry is sponsored by our congregation, the Idaho Food Bank, and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (208) 939-9181 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Eagle
Help Residents of Counties:
- Ada
Heritage Bible Church - Food Pantry
Phone: (208) 353-4036
Address: 7071 W Emerald St, Boise, ID 83704. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Heritage Bible Church is proud to partner with the Idaho Foodbank to distribute food to those in need in our community. Regular Food Pantry hours are the third Sunday of each month from 12:30 - 2:30 PM. Food is freely distributed without any obligation. For record keeping purposes, it's necessary to provide us with your name, address, number of dependents, and their ages.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (208) 353-4036 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Boise
Help Residents of Counties:
- Ada
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry Locations
We have located 3 St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry locations in Boise, Idaho. You can also check your eligibility.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Southwest Idaho District Council, Inc. - Food Pantry
Phone: (208) 333-1460
Address: 3209 W Overland Rd, Boise, ID 83705. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Southwest Idaho District Council operates three Food Pantries. People need food for many reasons. High fuel and housing costs make it difficult for families to make ends meet. In most people's budget, food dollars are the last dollars spent. If any other crisis comes up, they do not have enough to buy the food they need. Then they come to pantries such as ours for help. Food is given to anyone who walks in and no one is turned away. When our Food Pantry volunteers note a frequent visitor to the Food Pantry it signals that perhaps there is a need for further assistance or resource information. Hours: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Wednesday 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.., Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (208) 333-1460 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Boise
Help Residents of Counties:
- Ada
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Southwest Idaho District Council, Inc. - Food Pantry @ Holy Apost
Address: 6300 N Meridian Rd, Meridian, ID 83642. Get Directions
Hours: Hours not listed
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Southwest Idaho District Council operates three Food Pantries. People need food for many reasons. High fuel and housing costs make it difficult for families to make ends meet. In most people's budget, food dollars are the last dollars spent. If any other crisis comes up, they do not have enough to buy the food they need. Then they come to pantries such as ours for help. Food is given to anyone who walks in and no one is turned away. When our Food Pantry volunteers note a frequent visitor to the Food Pantry it signals that perhaps there is a need for further assistance or resource information. Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Thursday: 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Help Residents of Cities:
- Meridian
Help Residents of Counties:
- Ada
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Southwest Idaho District Council, Inc. - Food Pantry
Address: 1203 7th St N, Nampa, ID 83651. Get Directions
Hours: Hours not listed
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Southwest Idaho District Council operates three Food Pantries. People need food for many reasons. High fuel and housing costs make it difficult for families to make ends meet. In most people's budget, food dollars are the last dollars spent. If any other crisis comes up, they do not have enough to buy the food they need. Then they come to pantries such as ours for help. Food is given to anyone who walks in and no one is turned away. When our Food Pantry volunteers note a frequent visitor to the Food Pantry it signals that perhaps there is a need for further assistance or resource information. Hours: Tuesday & Thursday, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Help Residents of Cities:
- Nampa
Help Residents of Counties:
- Canyon
Food Pantry Locations
We have located 12 Food Pantry locations in Boise, Idaho. You can also check your eligibility.
Nampa Seventh-day Adventist Community Services
Phone: (120) 846-11651
Address: 1515 Checola St, Nampa, ID 83686. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Free food pantry to Nampa residents on Weds. from noon to 4:00 pm. Right now we are a drive thru food service and no documentation is required. Residents can be served once a month.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (120) 846-11651 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Nampa
Help Residents of Counties:
- Canyon
a.l.p.h.a. Choice Food Pantry
Phone: (208) 424-7799
Address: 1009 W Bannock St, Boise, ID 83702. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The a.l.p.h.a. Choice Food Pantry is a free support service for individuals infected and affected by HIV and AIDS. We partner with the Idaho Food Bank, the Wellness Center, and other great allies to help provide great food choices which clients can build into their weekly nutritional needs. Our hours are: Tuesdays: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Thursdays: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Saturdays: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (208) 424-7799 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Boise
Help Residents of Counties:
- Ada
Vineyard Boise Food Pantry
Phone: (208) 377-1477
Address: 4950 Bradley St, Boise, ID 83714. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The Vineyard Pantry opens its doors to the local community every Wednesday and Saturday morning from 10:00am to 12:00pm. The doors are open to help serve the needs of low-income individuals and families by providing a box of groceries and a time to talk and pray with a volunteer here at the pantry.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (208) 377-1477 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Boise
Help Residents of Counties:
- Ada
Boise Rescue Mission Ministries - Lighthouse Men's Shelter
Phone: (208) 461-5030
Address: 304 16th Ave N, Nampa, ID 83687. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
As part of Boise Rescue Mission Ministries, the Lighthouse continues to be a place of refuge for individuals throughout the Treasure Valley area, offering meals to community members and shelter for homeless, addicted and struggling men. Meal Times (Open to Men, Women & Children): Breakfast – 6:30 a.m. (Monday – Saturday), 8:00 a.m. (Sunday), Lunch – 12:00 p.m. (Monday – Saturday), 1:00 p.m. (Sunday), Dinner – 7:00 p.m. (Daily)
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (208) 461-5030 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Nampa
Help Residents of Counties:
- Canyon
Calvary Chapel Boise - Food Pantry
Phone: (208) 321-7440
Address: 123 Auto Dr, Boise, ID 83709. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Our Mission: To show the love of Christ to families throughout the Treasure Valley by providing food and prayer. FOOD PANTRY HOURS: Saturdays 10 am-2 pm Latino Trailer (At the end of Bearcat Drive).
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (208) 321-7440 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Boise
Help Residents of Counties:
- Ada
El-Ada Community Action Partnership - Boise Community Resource Center (Food Pantry)
Phone: (208) 345-2820
Address: 2250 S Vis, Ave Boise, ID 83704. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Food Pantry (Eligibility up to 125% of Federal Poverty Level): Households may utilize the food pantry once every 60 days. Food boxes typically provide 2-4 days worth of food. Garden seeds may also be available in the springtime (Limited availability). The food pantry is available at all locations between 8:30 A.M and 4:30 P.M.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (208) 345-2820 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Ave Boise
Help Residents of Counties:
- Ada
Boise Rescue Mission Ministries - Valley Women & Children's Shelter
Phone: (208) 475-0725
Address: 869 W Corporate Ln, Nampa, ID 83651. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Our newest location, Boise Rescue Mission Ministries’ Valley Women and Children’s Shelter opened in 2014 in Nampa, ID. With 60 available beds, this shelter for homeless women and children offers a safe, clean place to sleep, in addition to clothing, meals and case management. Valley Shelter is the only emergency shelter for women and children in the Nampa and Western Treasure Valley area. Meal Times: Breakfast - 5:45 a.m. (Monday-Saturday), 8:00 a.m. (Sunday), Dinner - 6:15 p.m. (Daily)
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (208) 475-0725 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Nampa
Help Residents of Counties:
- Canyon
Boise Rescue Mission Ministries - River of Life Rescue Mission
Phone: (208) 389-9840
Address: 575 13th St, Boise, ID 83702. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The River of Life Rescue Mission plays a vital role in Boise Rescue Mission Ministries’ ministry of serving homeless men in Boise, ID. Meal Times (Open to Men, Women & Children): Breakfast – 6:30 a.m. (Daily), Lunch – 12:00 p.m. (Daily), Dinner – 5:00 p.m. for community guests, 7:00 p.m. for residents (Daily).
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (208) 389-9840 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Boise
Help Residents of Counties:
- Ada
NFC Care House
Phone: (208) 466-3549
Address: 1524 6th St S, Nampa, ID 83651. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Hours of Operation: Tuesdays 1:00 - 4:00; Thursdays 1:00 - 4:00; Saturdays 1:00 - 4:00
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (208) 466-3549 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Nampa
Help Residents of Counties:
- Canyon
GRACE CHAPEL Food Pantry
Phone: (208) 375-5515
Address: 8650 W Fairview Ave, Boise, ID 83704. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
TIME OPEN WEDNESDAYS 1PM – 3PM
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (208) 375-5515 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Boise
Help Residents of Counties:
- Ada
Boise Rescue Mission Ministries - City Light Women's & Children's Shelter
Phone: (208) 368-9901
Address: 1404 W Jefferson St, Boise, ID 83702. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Since 2000, Boise Rescue Mission Ministries has been providing help for homeless women and children in Boise, ID through the ministry of City Light. This shelter for women and children offers a safe haven of hope and love, providing emergency services such as meals, shelter and clothing, as well as education, work-search assistance, mental health counseling, addiction recovery through the New Life Program, and children’s programs. Meal Times: Breakfast – 6:30 a.m. (Monday – Friday), 9:00 a.m. (Sunday), Brunch – 10:30 a.m. (Saturday), Lunch – 12:00 p.m. (Monday – Friday), Dinner – 5:00 p.m. (Daily)
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (208) 368-9901 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Boise
Help Residents of Counties:
- Ada
12 Baskets Food Pantry
Phone: (208) 546-5896
Address: 11220 Lone Star Rd, Nampa, ID 83651. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
12 Baskets Food Pantry is an outreach ministry of West Valley Vineyard Christian Fellowship in Nampa, Idaho. We offer free food assistance in the form of boxes of staple items. We are non-profit organization dedicated to impacting our community. The food bank has been in operation since the founding of the church in December of 1994. Hours: Noon - 2PM on Wednesday and Fridays
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (208) 546-5896 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Nampa
Help Residents of Counties:
- Canyon
A number of food banks, soup kitchens for hot meals and free emergency food pantries in Boise, Idaho distribute groceries to individuals or families who are in some form of an emergency situation.
There are also meals, free bags of food, personal toiletries and household goods for low to moderate income families from food pantries near you.
Distribution centers can include churches, non-profit organizations, community action agencies, and many other local charities as well as non-profits.
Salvation Army Food Pantry
The Salvation Army is dedicated to eliminating food insecurity.
The Salvation Army offers free food help through local centers. Contact the branch nearest Boise, Idaho to confirm hours and requirements. The charity organization is involved in feeding millions of families each year, with a large percentage of those assisted being children as well as the elderly.
Church Food Pantry
A number of churches around Boise, Idaho have food pantries for those in their neighborhoods who are in need of food items.
Church pantries often rely on food donations gathered through food drives.
Some churches also deliver food items to older adults who are unable to drive to a nearby community food pantry. Please contact your local church directly.
Catholic Charities Food Pantry
Resources provided by Catholic Charities organizations can include help with food, holiday, and immigration needs.
Families of all religions, backgrounds, and cultures can contact Catholic Charities centers for help.
Catholic Charities locations in and around Boise, Idaho may offer groceries, food boxes, and items to prepare a meal. Hours and walk-in rules vary, so call before you go.
Some of these food pantries work like grocery stores, letting clients choose the items they need from the groceries available on site.
First-time clients may need to fill out a short application with basic household information.
Helping Hands Food Pantry
Some independent food pantries use the Helping Hands name. Any Helping Hands pantries we have listed around Boise, Idaho appear on this page.
Food supplies, hours, and services differ from one pantry to the next, so call before you go.
These pantries often rely on donations and volunteers from their local communities.
Find a local helping hands food pantry open near you.
Mobile Food Pantry
Mobile food pantries bring free food directly to families in need in communities around Boise, Idaho, often during large one-day distributions.
Some mobile pantries hand out pre-packed boxes, while others let you shop market-style.
Mobile food pantries usually visit churches, community centers, schools, shopping centers, and other convenient locations. They usually go to areas where there aren't grocery stores or other food pantries.
Mobile Food Pantry Schedule 2026
Unlike traditional food pantries where you go to them, mobile pantry trucks come to you. Food banks sometimes have an online mobile food pantry schedule.
Mobile food pantries often visit a community once a week or once a month. There may be last-minute cancellations or changes, so recheck the mobile food pantry schedule before you plan to go.
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
Some St. Vincent de Paul food pantries around Boise, Idaho may operate much like a grocery store, where people in need can choose their own food.
Services vary by location, so call the pantry near you to ask what is available.
Food Pantry Delivery Program
Some food banks run delivery programs that bring food and other products to partner agencies in more remote areas. Ask a food pantry around Boise, Idaho whether delivery is available near you.
Drive-thru Food Pantries
Drive-thru food pantries are a convenient and efficient way to distribute food to neighbors in need. Many are open to anyone who needs help with food, but rules vary by location, so call ahead if you can.
Who can visit a drive-thru pantry?
Drive-thru pantries are generally open to anyone who needs help getting food. Requirements vary, so check with the pantry before you go.
You may be asked to provide:
- Your zip code, and
- Number of people in your household.
You usually do not need an appointment. Drive-thru pantries are generally first-come, first-served, so plan to arrive early because lines can fill quickly and popular items may run out.
How do drive-thru pantries work?
Volunteers and staff manage the distribution line. Here is how most drive-thru pantries operate:
Staff and volunteers direct visitors to the distribution area.
Visitors pull up in their car and are guided into a clearly marked queue. Staff move cars forward to keep the line moving quickly.
Check-in.
You may be asked about your zip code, household size or income for the pantry's records.
Food is loaded into your car.
Pre-packed bags of food — typically including shelf-stable items like pasta, canned fruit, and peanut butter, as well as fresh produce and meats — are loaded by volunteers directly into your trunk.
Pet Food Pantry
Some pet owners give up their pets because they cannot afford to care for them. Pet food pantries help fill a gap left by assistance programs such as SNAP, which cannot be used to buy pet food.
Pet food pantries may provide free pet food for a limited time to pet owners who cannot afford to feed their pets in Boise, Idaho.
Who is eligible for a pet food pantry?
Rules vary by pantry, but many help people who are:
- All ages, races and marital status
- Unemployed or underemployed
- Retired, living on social security or other limited income
- Physically or mentally disabled
- Experiencing homelessness or housing instability
Tips for Visiting a Food Pantry
Show up early.
This is very important. This means you will be first in line and have a chance to get the items that are sought after and in limited quantities such as fresh produce, dairy and frozen food.
You don't usually need to show up hours ahead of time but coming at least an hour before is usually a good idea.
Remember all documentation.
Some food pantries require documentation to prove who you are, and in some cases, where you live.
This is to make sure people are not coming more than they are allowed or using fake names to do so. Call ahead of time to find out what documentation is needed.
This is often a photo ID and a piece of mail that verifies your address.
Use several food banks.
Using more than one food bank (when available) is smart because you may be able to get something at one that you may not get at another.
For instance, one may have a deal with a local gardener that gives them their extras. This may mean this food bank has more produce.
Eligible for other programs?
Ask your Department of Social Services office if you are eligible for other assistance programs to supplement your household’s food supply.
They can easily tell you if you can apply for WIC (Women, Infants, and Children), USDA Commodities or SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits.
Ask about extras.
If you have special needs for infants or special diets, the pantries may be able to assist you.
Many times, they can help with diapers, baby formula, baby food, personal hygiene products, and even special diet items like gluten free or sugar free foods.
Go on different days of the week.
Depending on the food pantry, they may be open only one or two days a week or they may be open all seven days. When you have a choice, going midweek is often best as it is less crowded.
Be polite to workers.
Nearly everyone at a food bank is a volunteer. Be polite to the workers there as they often deal with highly emotional situations.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
1. What is the difference between a food bank and a food pantry?
Independent community food pantries are self-governing and usually distribute food to their clients on a once-a-month basis. A food bank is the storehouse for millions of pounds of food and other products that go out to the community. A food pantry functions as the arms that reach out to that community directly.
2. What kind of food is at a food pantry?
Food pantries typically provide shelf-stable items such as:
- Peanut butter
- Canned soup
- Canned fruit
- Canned vegetables
- Pasta
- Canned beans
- Canned stew
- Canned fish
3. Who can go to a food pantry?
Rules vary by food pantry. Many ask only that you say you need help, while others may ask for ID, proof of address, income information, or a referral. Call ahead to find out what to bring.
4. What is the difference between a food pantry and a soup kitchen?
A food pantry often provides food packages meant to last a few days to families that have a place to live, but not enough food. These packages are designed to provide nutritionally balanced meals. Soup kitchens serve individuals in need of a hot meal, the only meal of the day for many of them.
5. How does a food pantry work?
Food banks acquire large donations of food from the food industry and distribute it to organizations that feed hungry people. Those organizations then provide this food directly to families in need.