How many free food pantries are there in Gadsden, Alabama?

Feed America's directory lists 19 free food pantries, food banks, soup kitchens, mobile pantry sites, and WIC offices in Gadsden, Alabama. Listings are compiled from federal, state, and community data sources. Each listing page shows where it came from and whether it has been independently verified — always call ahead to confirm hours before travelling.

Do I need to qualify or apply for free food in Gadsden?

Most food pantries in our directory are walk-in and free — no income proof, application, or appointment needed. A few specialized programs (like WIC) require eligibility verification. Each location page tells you what to bring.

What hours are food pantries in Gadsden open?

Hours vary by location. Many pantries operate 1–2 days per week, often weekday mornings or Saturday mornings. Always call before visiting — hours can change with no notice. If a pantry shows "Open Now" on our site, that's based on its published schedule.

Can I get food today in Gadsden, Alabama?

Call 211 first — it's free, 24/7, and the dispatcher can route you to a pantry open right now or to an emergency food box. Soup kitchens (which serve hot meals) also operate same-day in most cities. We list both on this page.

Are there mobile pantries in Gadsden?

Mobile pantries are pop-up food distributions that change location week to week. Look for "mobile pantry" tagged listings on this page — they include the upcoming distribution location and time.

Is Feed America affiliated with the local food bank in Gadsden?

Feed America (feedam.org, EIN 92-1761881) is an independent 501(c)(3) directory. We are not affiliated with any local food bank. We aggregate publicly-available data from food banks, USDA, HRSA, and community sources to make finding help easier. For full nonprofit disambiguation, see /disclosures.

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Food Pantries in Gadsden, AL

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Cornerstone Church - Mercy Depot

food pantry

214 S. 6th St., Gadsden, AL 35901

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Hot meal service distribution location at Cornerstone Church.

Offers: Food pantry, Free

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Hours

Mon	10:45–11:15
Tue	10:45–11:15
Wed	10:45–11:15
Thu	10:45–11:15
Fri	Closed
Sat	10:45–11:15
Sun	Closed

Mon	17:00–18:00
Tue	17:00–18:00
Wed	17:00–18:00
Thu	17:00–18:00
Fri	17:00–18:00
Sat	17:00–18:00
Sun	17:00–18:00

Mon	11:00–12:30
Tue	11:00–12:30
Wed	11:00–12:30
Thu	11:00–12:30
Fri	Closed
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

Mon	Closed
Tue	Closed
Wed	10:00–11:30
Thu	Closed
Fri	Closed
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

Food Pantries in Gadsden, AL

Cornerstone Church - Mercy Depot

Etowah Baptist Missions Center

LoveWorks Food and Clothing Ministry

North Glencoe Baptist Church

Rainbow Church of Christ Food Pantry

Salvation Army Gadsden

The Church at Wills Creek Food Pantry

The Salvation Army - 1St Ave

The Salvation Army - N 11Th St Corps

The Salvation Army- Gadsden

Dynamic Family Market

New Destiny Church Family Market

United Christian Church

United Christian Church Mobile Pantry

Ladle of Love Soup Kitchen

Mercy Depot Soup Kitchen

Way of the Cross Fellowship

Way of the Cross Soup Kitchen

New Liberty Tabernacle of Praise AOG Mobile Pantry

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