We found 76 food pantries listed for Clark County, Nevada. Call before you go to confirm hours and what to bring. You can also see Food banks in Clark County, Nevada.
Salvation Army Food Pantry Locations
We have located 12 Salvation Army Food Pantry locations in Clark, Nevada. You can also check your eligibility.
The Salvation Army - LAS VEGAS (Korean), NV: Corps Community Center
Phone: (702) 870-1677
Address: 2900 Palomino Ln, Las Vegas, NV 89107. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Christian Education
- Men's Ministries
- Music & Arts Programs
- Worship Services - Church
- Worship Services - Sunday School
Appointments :
Call (702) 870-1677 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
The Salvation Army - LAS VEGAS, NV: Adult Rehabilitation Center
Phone: (702) 399-2769
Address: 211 Judson Ave, North Las Vegas, NV 89030. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Adult Rehabilitation Center
- Rehabilitation
Appointments :
Call (702) 399-2769 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
The Salvation Army - LAS VEGAS (Citadel), NV: Homeless and Vocational Services
Address: 35 W Owens Ave, North Las Vegas, NV 89030. Get Directions
Hours: Hours not listed
Services provided :
- Community Recreation & Education Programs
- Food & Nutrition
- Food & Nutrition Programs
- Transitional Housing
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
The Salvation Army - LAS VEGAS (Citadel), NV: Adult Rehabilitation Program
Address: 2035 Yale St, North Las Vegas, NV 89030. Get Directions
Hours: Hours not listed
Services provided :
- Alcohol and Drug Treatment
- Disaster Services
- Emergency Financial Assistance
- Emergency Shelter
- Food & Nutrition Programs
- Seasonal Services
- Transitional Housing
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
The Salvation Army - LAS VEGAS (Citadel), NV: Day Resource Center
Address: 33 W Owens Ave, North Las Vegas, NV 89030. Get Directions
Hours: Hours not listed
Services provided :
- Adult Day Care
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
The Salvation Army - LAS VEGAS (Citadel), NV: Emergency Lodge
Address: 47 W Owens Ave, North Las Vegas, NV 89030. Get Directions
Hours: Hours not listed
Services provided :
- Emergency Shelter
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
The Salvation Army - HENDERSON, NV: Corps Community Center
Phone: (702) 565-9578
Address: 830 E Lake Mead Dr, Henderson, NV 89015. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Adult Day Care
- Camping Activities
- Character Building Programs
- Christian Education
- Day Camp Activities
- Emergency Financial Assistance
- Food & Nutrition
- Food & Nutrition Programs
- Men's Ministries
- Music & Arts Programs
- Nutrition Programs
- Seasonal 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 (702) 565-9578 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
The Salvation Army - NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV: Corps Community Center
Phone: (702) 651-9550
Address: 2828 E Cheyenne Ave, North Las Vegas, NV 89030. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Character Building Programs
- Christian Education
- Community Recreation Programs
- Men's Ministries
- Music & Arts Programs
- 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 (702) 651-9550 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
The Salvation Army - NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV: North Las Vegas Silvercrest
Phone: (702) 643-0293
Address: 2801 Equador Ave, North Las Vegas, NV 89030. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Senior Citizens Residences
Appointments :
Call (702) 643-0293 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
The Salvation Army - LAS VEGAS (Citadel), NV: Mesquite Service Center
Address: 780 Hafen Ln, d mesquite, Mesquite, NV 89027. Get Directions
Hours: Hours not listed
Services provided :
- Disaster Services
- Emergency Financial Assistance
- Food & Nutrition Programs
- Group Work Services
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
The Salvation Army Family Services​ - Henderson
Phone: (702) 565-9578
Address: 830 East Lk, Mead Drive Henderson, NV 89015. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Assistance and case management to low-income individuals and families in need. Documents Needed for Services: State ID and Social Security Card for all adults in household, Birth Certificate and Social Security Card for each child, Current Utility Bill (Water, Gas or Power) in your name -OR- ​current stamped rent receipt If living with someone, must bring copy of their ID along with a utility bill or stamped rent receipt. All services are based on funding and inventory of requested items. Non-perishable food donations, baby formula and diapers gratefully accepted at both Family Services locations. Food Pantry: Tuesday and Friday 8:30am-10:30am
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (702) 565-9578 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Mead Drive Henderson
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
The Salvation Army Family Services​ - Las Vegas
Phone: (702) 649-8240
Address: 1581 N Main St, Las Vegas, NV 89101. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Assistance and case management to low-income individuals and families in need. Documents Needed for Services: State ID and Social Security Card for all adults in household, Birth Certificate and Social Security Card for each child, Current Utility Bill (Water, Gas or Power) in your name -OR- ​current stamped rent receipt If living with someone, must bring copy of their ID along with a utility bill or stamped rent receipt. All services are based on funding and inventory of requested items. Non-perishable food donations, baby formula and diapers gratefully accepted at both Family Services locations.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (702) 649-8240 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Las Vegas
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
Church Food Pantry Locations
We have located 21 Church Food Pantry locations in Clark, Nevada. You can also check your eligibility.
International Church of Las Vegas
Phone: (702) 257-2273
Address: 6620 Katie Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89103. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Non-profits, businesses, supermarkets, and restaurants donate hundreds of pounds of food to the ICLV Compassion Ministry for free to our community members in need. Fridays 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (702) 257-2273 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Las Vegas
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
Discovery Church-North Las Vegas Food Pantry
Phone: (702) 259-8400
Address: 4310 Losee Rd N, Las Vegas, NV 89030. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Provides food pantry to those in need the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month from 12:00pm-1:00pm.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (702) 259-8400 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Las Vegas
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
Henderson Presbyterian Church - Food Pantry
Phone: (702) 565-9684
Address: 601 N Major Ave, Henderson, NV 89009. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Provides food pantry for those in need every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 10:00am-2:00pm
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (702) 565-9684 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Henderson
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
First Baptist Church of Las Vegas
Phone: (702) 821-1234
Address: 4400 W Oakey Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89102. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Food pantry hours are Tuesdays 12:00pm - 2:00pm and Wednesdays 10:00am - 12:00pm. Eligibility requirements apply including: May only receive food once every 60 days; Picture ID and utility bill required; ZIP code requirements may apply
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (702) 821-1234 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Las Vegas
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
Lutheran Social Services of Nevada (Reformation Lutheran Church)
Phone: (702) 732-2052
Address: 580 East St, Louis Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89104. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Lutheran Social Services of Nevada and Reformation Lutheran Church are proud to provide the Senior Congregate Meal Program. The meals are served from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM. Seniors (60 and older) eat for free or can donate towards the meal (not required). Non-Seniors (59 and under) can donate $5 at the registration desk. Come and enjoy a nice lunch and socialize with your neighbors in the valley.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (702) 732-2052 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Louis Avenue Las Vegas
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
Community Baptist Church - Food Pantry
Phone: (702) 565-0071
Address: 245 E Foster Ave, Henderson, NV 89011. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Provides food pantry to those in need every Tuesday 1:15pm-2:30pm
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (702) 565-0071 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Henderson
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
New Beginnings Church - Food Pantry
Phone: (702) 649-1622
Address: 220 E Cheyenne Ave N, Las Vegas, NV 89030. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
New Beginnings Ministries is a non-denominational bible based church in North Las Vegas, NV. We are a "Family within a family. Food Pantry: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month from 12:00pm-2:00pm
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (702) 649-1622 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Las Vegas
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
Boulder City Foursquare Church - Food Pantry
Phone: (702) 293-7773
Address: 571 Adams Blvd, Boulder City, NV 89005. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Provides food pantry to those in need every Tuesday and Thursday. Delivery maybe available for those unable to pick up food. Food Pantry: Tuesday and Thursday 6:00pm-8:00pm
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (702) 293-7773 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Boulder City
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
First AME Church - North Las Vegas
Phone: (702) 649-1774
Address: 2446 Revere St N, Las Vegas, NV 89030. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Hours: Thursdays 10:00am – 1:00pm
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (702) 649-1774 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Las Vegas
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
Westminster Presbyterian Church - Food Pantry
Phone: (702) 648-8437
Address: 4601 W Lk, Mead Blvd Las Vegas, NV 89108. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
We Reach Out To The homeless and those in need in our community by distributing food twice a week through our food pantry. Tues. 4:00pm - 5:00pm & Sat. 9:00am - 10:00am
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (702) 648-8437 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Mead Blvd Las Vegas
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
First Baptist Church of Indian Springs
Phone: (702) 879-3203
Address: 660 Mcfarland Ave, Indian Springs, NV 89018. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Food pantry providing mostly dry goods the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Other days may be available for emergencies. Can receive assistance three times per year. Hours: 3:00pm-7:00pm
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (702) 879-3203 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Indian Springs
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
Highland Hills Baptist Church
Phone: (702) 566-0200
Address: 615 College Dr, Henderson, NV 89002. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Hours: Thursdays 10:00am – 2:00pm
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (702) 566-0200 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Henderson
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
Northwest Community Church - God’s Groceries
Phone: (702) 562-1897
Address: 101 S Rancho Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89106. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Northwest Community Church supplies emergency food assistance for those in need in the Las Vegas Valley. Distribution Days: Second Friday of each month, start at 9 AM, Third Thursday of each month, start at 3 PM, Fourth Friday of each month, start at 9 AM
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (702) 562-1897 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Las Vegas
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
Paradise S.D.A. Church
Phone: (702) 433-4703
Address: 4575 Sandhill Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89121. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Hours: Saturdays 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (702) 433-4703 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Las Vegas
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
The Church at South Las Vegas
Phone: (702) 218-8954
Address: 3051 W Horizon Rdg, Henderson, NV 89052. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
This is a place where we distribute food and clothing to the hungry and needy in our local community. We currently meet at The Church LV on the second Saturday and fourth Saturday of the month starting at 7:45 except some Holidays.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (702) 218-8954 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Henderson
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
Life Springs Christian Church - Food Pantry
Phone: (702) 361-7070
Address: 2075 E Warm Springs Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89119. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Supported by the LSCC family and Three-Square (http://www.threesquare.org/) the food pantry is open to those who need help with non-perishable food items. Hours of operation are Thursdays 9:00 - 11:00 am in the Children's Worship Center (north end of building beneath the bright yellow canopy.)
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (702) 361-7070 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Las Vegas
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
Israelite Church of God
Phone: (702) 648-9595
Address: 1285 Miller Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89106. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Currently we administer a pantry feeding program and provided food for the homeless every 2nd and 4th Thursday, 10 a.m. to 12 noon. We also give emergency food baskets and clothing on an "as needed basis."
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (702) 648-9595 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Las Vegas
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
College Park Baptist Church Food Pantry
Phone: (702) 642-5921
Address: 2101 E Owens Ave N, Las Vegas, NV 89030. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The mission of College Park Baptist Church is "To introduce people to Jesus and help them grow to be like him." Provides emergency food assistance to those in need on Tuesdays 1:30pm-3:30pm
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (702) 642-5921 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Las Vegas
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
Canyon Ridge Christian Church
Phone: (702) 658-2722
Address: 6200 W Lone Mountain Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89130. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Hours of the food bank are Tues. – Sat. 9:00am – 4:00pm
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (702) 658-2722 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Las Vegas
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
Holy Spirit Lutheran Church Senior Meal Program
Phone: (702) 645-1777
Address: 6670 W Cheyenne Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89108. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Meals at the Holy Spirit Lutheran Church location are 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Seniors (60 and older) eat for free or can donate towards the meal (not required). Non-Seniors (59 and under) can donate $5 at the registration desk. Come and enjoy a nice lunch and socialize with your neighbors in the valley.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (702) 645-1777 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Las Vegas
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
Nellis Baptist Church
Phone: (702) 644-1055
Address: 4300 Las Vegas Blvd N, Las Vegas, NV 89104. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Hours: Wed. & Fri. 4:00pm – 4:30pm
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (702) 644-1055 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Las Vegas
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
Catholic Charities Food Pantry Locations
We have located 4 Catholic Charities Food Pantry locations in Clark, Nevada. You can also check your eligibility.
Christ The King Catholic Community Manna Cupboard
Phone: (702) 871-1904
Address: 4925 S Torrey Pines Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89118. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Manna Cupboard – Food pantry for the hungry. Hours of Operation: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10:00 am until Noon. We are serving the Spring Valley area, covering zip codes: 89102, 89103, 89113, 89117, 89118, 89124, 89135, 89139, 89141, 89146, 89147, 89148. We need to see a picture I.D. for each adult in the household, social security cards for children, and a current bill to show proof of address each time clients come in.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (702) 871-1904 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Las Vegas
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
St. Joseph's Catholic Church (Food Pantry)
Phone: (702) 384-1223
Address: 131 N 9th St, Las Vegas, NV 89101. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Food Pantry on the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays and Wednesday of the month from 10am – 2pm.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (702) 384-1223 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Las Vegas
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
St. John Neumann Catholic Church
Phone: (702) 657-0200
Address: 2575 W El Campo Grande Ave N, Las Vegas, NV 89031. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Outreach helps individuals and families in need with a Food Pantry. Outreach is open Wednesdays 9am–12noon.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (702) 657-0200 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Las Vegas
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
Las Vegas Catholic Worker
Phone: (702) 647-0728
Address: 500 W Van Buren Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89106. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Monthly food box distribution for families and seniors. Wednesday- Saturday 6:30 – 7 a.m. -feeding the hungry. Pantry last Sat. of the month
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (702) 647-0728 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Las Vegas
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
Helping Hands Food Pantry Locations
We have located 1 Helping Hand Food Pantry locations in Clark, Nevada. You can also check your eligibility.
James Seastrand Helping Hands of NLV
Phone: (702) 649-7837
Address: 3640 N 5th St Ste 130, North Las Vegas, NV 89032. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
For anyone in community in need:Fresh produce each Friday. Pick up only. First come, first served. Please bring valid State ID and box to use.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (702) 649-7837 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- North Las Vegas
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
Food Pantry Locations
We have located 38 Food Pantry locations in Clark, Nevada. You can also check your eligibility.
Greater New Jerusalem - Community Food Pantry
Phone: (702) 648-1784
Address: 308 Jefferson Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89106. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Provides food pantry to individuals and families in need every Saturday 6:00am-10:00am. Documents Required: Photo ID, Proof of family members
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (702) 648-1784 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Las Vegas
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
Birds of the Air Food Pantry
Phone: (702) 904-2827
Address: 8425 W Windmill Ln, Las Vegas, NV 89113. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Jesus said to the crowd, "Do not worry about your life. Look at the birds of the air. They neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns. Are you not worth much more than they?" Matthew 26:6 We serve zip codes 89113, 89118, 89139, 89141, 89148, 89178, 89179. Basically, that’s south of the 215 freeway and west of I-15. We are open the 2nd Saturday of every month between 10:00 -12:00 noon. Also, we have begun distribution throughout the week during the day.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (702) 904-2827 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Las Vegas
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
Epicenter on the Parkway
Phone: (702) 735-7655
Address: 2000 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89104. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Our Mission: Provide emergency food assistance to individuals and families in need in the Las Vegas area. Open Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 10am-12pm
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (702) 735-7655 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Las Vegas
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
Truth Christian Ministries International - Food & Clothing Pantry
Phone: (702) 476-5660
Address: 5101 N Rainbow Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89130. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Our Food Pantry has helped serve over 75,000 families in the Las Vegas Valley in 2015! If you or someone you know is experiencing food insecurity and would like to be provided with a box of fresh food please visit us! We’d love to help meet your physical & spiritual needs. Every Saturday morning our Food & Clothing Pantry is open to the community from 8am-9am. We do require you to fill out a quick form at your first visit. After that, we only need you to sign in weekly with your household information. Please bring your state issued identification card. We do not need your income statements. Arriving an hour or so early, would be advised. Any earlier than 7am is not necessary!
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (702) 476-5660 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Las Vegas
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
Jewish Family Services
Phone: (702) 732-0304
Address: 4794 S Eastern Ave Ste C, Las Vegas, NV 89119. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The JFSA Food Pantry provides food and hygiene products JFSA clients and the Jewish community at large, including the elderly, families, and homeless adults and adolescents. The Food Pantry is open Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and is closed for most major holidays. Clients interested in receiving food or hygiene products from the Pantry must come to the office and complete an application. Visits for food are limited to once per month.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (702) 732-0304 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Las Vegas
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
Saint Therese Center HIV Outreach Pantry - West Las Vegas Satellite
Phone: (702) 564-4224
Address: 8280 W Warm Springs Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89113. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The Saint Therese Center HIV Outreach Pantry, is the only HIV outreach pantry available in southern Nevada and northern Arizona. We serve more 4,000 men, women and children living with HIV/AIDS. At the San Martin Hospital campus of St. Rose Dominican Hospital we have a full pantry on the garden level that is open Monday through Friday from 9 AM till Noon. We close on Friday at Noon so that the staff may hold a meeting and discuss the continuing needs of the outreach.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (702) 564-4224 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Las Vegas
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
HopeLink of Southern Nevada
Phone: (702) 566-0576
Address: 178 Westminster Way, Henderson, NV 89015. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Both free food and basic household items are available in Clark County. They may also have home delivered items for seniors and special Christmas food boxes.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (702) 566-0576 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Henderson
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
Blood of the Lamb Food Pantry
Phone: (702) 438-5262
Address: 1103 N Nellis Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89110. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Provides food pantry to those in need every Friday 1:30pm-4:00pm. Documents: Photo ID; Serving zip codes: 89110 & 89101 on 1st & 3rd Fridays. 89156 & 89115 on 2nd & 4th Fridays
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (702) 438-5262 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Las Vegas
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
Cappalappa Family Resource Center
Phone: (702) 397-6400
Address: 261 S Jones, Overton, NV 89040. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Distributing food because nobody needs to be hungry. Open: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (702) 397-6400 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Overton
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
Cornerstone Christian Fellowship - Food pantry
Phone: (702) 871-5050
Address: 5825 Eldora Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89146. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Our congregation donates food the first Sunday of each month. (First Fruits Sunday). We partner with Three Square Food Bank to supplement our Food Pantry. Boxes are given out every Wednesday between 10 a.m. and 12 noon from the church office. Our congregation is encouraged on First Fruits Sunday to take a box to a neighbor, co-worker, or friend who might be in need of assistance.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (702) 871-5050 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Las Vegas
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
Hands of Hope Community Food Pantry
Phone: (702) 387-2291
Address: 1511 Las Vegas Blvd N, Las Vegas, NV 89101. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Hours of Operation: Monday - Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Hands of Hope Community Food Pantry provides groceries for individuals and families in need. The program is designed to assist clients with supplemental food items when they otherwise might be lacking. Clients are able to choose among various baked goods, fresh produce, boxed food items, canned items and frozen products when available. Registered clients are able to access the food pantry once every 30 days. QUALIFICATIONS: Nevada ID; Clarity Card, if you do not have one we can assist you in obtaining one. Proof of Residence with address dated within 30 days of visit (recent rent receipt, utility bill, etc.) or Children please bring original birth certificates and social security cards Medicaid or SNAP Benefits paperwork
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (702) 387-2291 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Las Vegas
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
Word of Life Christian Center
Phone: (702) 645-1990
Address: 3520 N Buffalo Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89129. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Distribution Time: Thursdays and Fridays 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (702) 645-1990 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Las Vegas
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
Calvary Downtown Outreach Food Pantry
Phone: (702) 474-3030
Address: 968 E Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89104. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Calvary Downtown Outreach provides FREE monthly food assistance for families at our Food Pantry. When: Wednesday - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Thursday - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Eligibility: Anyone living in a house or apartment that can provide valid proof of residency. (Utility bill in your name or lease agreement in your name with current rent receipt) Must have picture identification for all adults. Must have birth certificate or social security card for children under 18 years of age. Must live in the 89101, 89102, 89104, 89109, 89110, 89119, 89120, 89121, 89137, 89142, or 89169 zip code or have a church referral on Calvary Downtown Outreach official letterhead. First come, first served. Quantities limited. Calvary Downtown Outreach reserves the right to refuse service for those that do not meet the eligibility requirements. Food assistance limited to once every 30 days.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (702) 474-3030 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Las Vegas
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
Royal Outreach Ministry
Phone: (702) 750-0597
Address: 7381 Prairie Falcon Rd Ste 110, Las Vegas, NV 89128. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Our Food Pantry is open on Sundays from 12.00noon to 2.00pm Food items are absolutely free - you do not need an ID and don't have to be a member of the Church to get food.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (702) 750-0597 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Las Vegas
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
City Mission of Las Vegas
Phone: (702) 384-1930
Address: 3983 E Desert Inn Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89121. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The City Mission of Las Vegas is a Christian not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization. Our mission is to provide opportunities for homeless and destitute men and women, the poor, and the needy to transform their lives. Mon. – Fri. 9:00am – 12:00pm Food is distributed in these limited hours.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (702) 384-1930 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Las Vegas
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
Las Vegas Rescue Mission
Phone: (702) 382-1766
Address: 480 W Bonanza Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89106. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Las Vegas Rescue Mission is a 501 (c)(3) charity that has been serving those in need by providing hope and life change since 1970. Food pantry program – emergency food for hundreds of needy families. Holiday food baskets – distributed in November and December. Mothers with babies – provided with formula, baby food, diapers and more. The Mission has a 172 emergency shelter beds, available to men, women, and children on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests may stay seven nights, possibly longer, depending on their circumstances. Dinner, breakfast, a shower and clean linens are provided daily — all free. Free clothing giveaways every Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (702) 382-1766 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Las Vegas
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
Lord of Harvest Food Pantry
Phone: (702) 324-2341
Address: 5818 Spring Mountain Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89146. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Open to anyone in Las Vegas in need. Food pantry provides vegetables, bread, fruits, and frozen goods to those in need every Friday 10:00am-1:00pm
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (702) 324-2341 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Las Vegas
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
Reconciliation Apostolic Ministries - Food Pantry
Phone: (702) 386-7266
Address: 911 G St, Las Vegas, NV 89106. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Provides a food pantry for those in need every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 10:00am-1:00pm
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (702) 386-7266 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Las Vegas
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
Fellowship of Love Food Pantry
Phone: (702) 633-7157
Address: 1490 E University Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89119. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Provides food pantry offering fresh food to those in need. Hours: 2nd & 4th Thursdays; 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (702) 633-7157 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Las Vegas
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
Lutheran Social Services of Nevada Food Pantry
Phone: (702) 639-1730
Address: 73 Spectrum Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89101. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The food pantry of Lutheran Social Services of Nevada relies heavily on food donations to fill our inventory and allow us to distribute as much needed food to struggling Nevadans as possible. The community’s generous donations enable us to meet the growing need for nutritious perishable and non-perishable foods. LSSN is moving towards providing more nutritious food in the concept of Green Light food distribution. The food pantry is open from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The pantry is closed on Tuesday and Thursday for food distribution.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (702) 639-1730 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Las Vegas
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
Virgin Valley Family Services-Mesquite
Phone: (702) 346-0900
Address: 312 W Mesquite Blvd, Mesquite, NV 89027. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Provides food pantry to those in need every Monday 3:00pm-5:30pm. Documents Required: Identification for all family members(DL, birth certificate, Social Security card, or passport).
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (702) 346-0900 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Mesquite
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
Casa de Luz
Phone: (702) 684-5866
Address: 2412 Tam Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89102. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The mission of Casa de Luz is to bring light, love and hope to people through the resources they need to transform their lives physically, emotionally and spiritually. Casa’s food pantry is one of the busiest in Las Vegas. Distribution Time: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:30am – 2:00pm
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (702) 684-5866 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Las Vegas
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
Fountain of Hope - Food Pantry
Phone: (702) 798-3949
Address: 2955 E Russell Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89120. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Provides a food pantry to those in need every Tuesday. Distributes non-perishable and perishable food. Food Pantry: Tuesday 11:30am-12:30pm
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (702) 798-3949 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Las Vegas
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
Giving Life Ministries
Phone: (702) 565-4984
Address: 416 Perlite St, Henderson, NV 89015. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Our Emergency Assistance ministry helps many needy families of Henderson. We provide food twice a week Tuesday and Fridays 9am til Noon. We also have a variety of other services as funds are available.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (702) 565-4984 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Henderson
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
Family Worship Center
Phone: (702) 648-3418
Address: 4000 Spring Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89108. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Our Goal: To do the will of God by helping others. Hours: Fridays 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (702) 648-3418 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Las Vegas
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
Grapevine Fellowship
Phone: (702) 431-8463
Address: 2323 S Nellis Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89104. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The pantry is open every week on Tuesday from 1:00-3:00pm and on Friday from 10:00am - 12:00pm, during which time our guests receive a hot meal and a bag of groceries to take home. Clothing and personal hygiene items are also available. People in need of a shower should show up at least 2 hours before the pantry opens. On Fridays, representatives from social services and free phones are on site.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (702) 431-8463 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Las Vegas
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
Moments of Blessing House of Prayer
Phone: (702) 631-1195
Address: 5225 Meikle Ln, Las Vegas, NV 89156. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Provides a food pantry for those in need every Monday from 2:00pm-4:00pm
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (702) 631-1195 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Las Vegas
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
Champion Center - Food Pantry
Phone: (702) 452-1300
Address: 3900 E Bonanza Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89110. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Provides food boxes to those in need the 2nd Sunday of each month from 9:00am-1:00pm. Food boxes are given in the gymnasium (in the back of the property
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (702) 452-1300 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Las Vegas
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Outreach Food Pantry
Phone: (702) 228-8311
Address: 1811 Pueblo Vista Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89128. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Distribution Time: Tuesdays at 9am – 12pm and 1:30pm – 5pm
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (702) 228-8311 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Las Vegas
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
The Gooden Foundation
Phone: (702) 910-3230
Address: 3081 S Vly, View Las Vegas, NV 89102. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The Gooden Foundation has a variety of support service designed to help families, the homeless and individuals with the basic necessities of life - food and shelter, physical health, safety, and emotional well being. Distribution Time: 10am–2 pm from Tuesday - Friday
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (702) 910-3230 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- View Las Vegas
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
Al-Maun Neighborly Needs
Phone: (702) 763-1070
Address: 711 W Morgan Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89106. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Al-Maun (Neighborly Needs) Las Vegas, NV (Al-Maun) is a non-profit organization incorporated in the State of Nevada. Al-Maun Food and Nutrition Program provides food and supplies to low-middle income people in need, senior citizens, families, individuals, the homeless and all of the underserved in the Las Vegas Community. The long term goal for Al-Maun Food and Nutrition Program is to operate an emergency food pantry and a satellite food pantry for senior citizens, individuals and families. Clothing vouchers and hygiene items will also be made available to assist individuals in need. The program will also provide direct financial assistance for the following services dependent on available funds: identification assistance, birth certificate assistance, bus passes, employment support (work cards), rental assistance and utility assistance. Distribution Time: Fridays 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (702) 763-1070 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Las Vegas
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
My Father’s House
Phone: (702) 435-2700
Address: 3910 E Patrick Ln, Las Vegas, NV 89120. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
We are taking the opportunity to go into our community and reach out to people with the love and fellowship of our God. Mondays 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (702) 435-2700 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Las Vegas
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
Henderson Equality Center
Phone: (855) 955-5428
Address: 1490 W Sunset Rd Ste 120, Henderson, NV 89014. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (855) 955-5428 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Henderson
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
Emergency Aid of Boulder City
Phone: (702) 293-0332
Address: 600 Nevada Way, Boulder City, NV 89005. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Emergency Aid of Boulder City provides food, rental, and utility assistance as well as other additional needs. To request assistance, one must show residency in Boulder City for at least 30 days. Other needs require proof of residency for six months. There are stranded travelers occasionally needing food and have other special requests. Emergency Aid of Boulder City is non-profit and reaches out for donations to meet specific needs.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (702) 293-0332 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Boulder City
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
Valley Bible Fellowship - Saturday Morning Food Give-Away
Phone: (702) 254-2251
Address: 4500 W Sahara Ave, Â Las Vegas, NV 89102. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
VBF Vegas is a ministry partner with Three-Square Food Distribution of Las Vegas. We distribute tons of free groceries every Saturday morning (beginning at 10AM) at our church (on the far north-side of our parking lot). If you or someone you know is in need of these free groceries, simply come to the church between 9AM and 10AM to wait in line.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (702) 254-2251 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Â Las Vegas
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
Saint Therese Center HIV Outreach Pantry
Phone: (702) 564-4224
Address: 100 East Lk, Mead Drive Henderson, NV 89015. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The Saint Therese Center HIV Outreach Pantry, is the only HIV outreach pantry available in southern Nevada and northern Arizona. We serve more 4,000 men, women and children living with HIV/AIDS. The Saint Therese Center Food Pantry is open Monday through Thursday from 9 AM to 3 PM at the main campus located at St. Rose Dominican Hospital de Lima campus and on Fridays from 9 AM until Noon. Daily Lunch Program: On all days of the week, Monday through Friday, Sack Lunches are provided. There are always drinks at the Saint Therese Center and sometimes there is a boxed drink included with the lunch. The Daily Lunch program on Monday through Friday is on a first come, first served basis starting at 11:30 am. Each month we have been making up to 900+ Sandwiches!
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (702) 564-4224 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Mead Drive Henderson
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
NFL Food Pantry
Phone: (702) 648-3500
Address: 1201 N Decatur Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89108. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
For individuals and families who are experiencing the hardship of an unexpected crisis. Food Pantry: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-11:00am
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (702) 648-3500 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Las Vegas
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
Veteran's Village Food Pantry
Phone: (702) 624-5792
Address: 1150 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89104. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Veterans Village is a transitional and permanent housing residence for United States Veterans and is operated 24/7 by SHARE, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Veterans Village is dedicated to the creation of an environment that is home to United States Veterans. This is a unique and innovative approach to holistic and comprehensive housing with 24/7/365 crisis intervention center intensive support services. Public and private collaborative partnerships have been created to provide supplies and services to residents including housing, medical and mental health services, employment training, referrals and placements, food pantry/nutrition programs and transportation to the VA Hospital and primary care clinics.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (702) 624-5792 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Las Vegas
Help Residents of Counties:
- Clark
A number of food banks, soup kitchens for hot meals and free emergency food pantries in Clark, Nevada 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 Clark, Nevada 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 Clark, Nevada 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 Clark, Nevada 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 Clark, Nevada 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 Clark, Nevada, 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 Clark, Nevada 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 Clark, Nevada 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 Clark, Nevada.
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.