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Food banks are regional warehouses that supply food pantries, soup kitchens, and meal programs. Some accept walk-in visitors; most distribute through partner pantries.
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Food bank vs food pantry — what's the difference?
- Food banks are regional warehouse distributors — they collect food in bulk (donations, USDA TEFAP commodities, retail rescue) and ship it to partner agencies. Most don't serve walk-in visitors.
- Food pantries are the public-facing partners — small community organizations, churches, neighborhood centers — that distribute the food. These are where you go for help.
- Soup kitchens / community kitchens serve hot meals on-site.
How to find help
- Use our ZIP-code search — we'll show food pantries (your destination) within 25 miles, ranked by distance
- Call the pantry first to confirm hours and what to bring
- If you can't reach a pantry, call 211 — they'll route you to a same-day option
Operating a food bank or pantry?
If you operate a food bank, food pantry, or community kitchen, claim your listing at our pantry portal to update hours, post live "Open Today" status, and reach families directly.