Question 1

How many free food pantries are there in Paragould, Arkansas?

Accepted Answer

Feed America's directory lists 16 free food pantries, food banks, soup kitchens, mobile pantry sites, and WIC offices in Paragould, Arkansas. Every listing is verified against federal, state, or community data sources.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

What hours are food pantries in Paragould open?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

Can I get food today in Paragould, Arkansas?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

Are there mobile pantries in Paragould?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Food Pantries in Paragould, AR

7th & Mueller Church of Christ

7th & Mueller Church of Christ Compassion Outreach

Brown's Chapel

Compassion Outreach

First United Methodist Church Paragould

Griffin Memorial United Methodist Church

Mission Outreach of NEA

Mission Outreach of Northeast Arkansas

New Haven Baptist Church - Paragould

Paragould

7th and Mueller Church of Christ Compassion Outreach

Calvary Care Center

God's Harvest for Our Neighbors

New Covenant Church of Paragould - Food Distribution Center

The Witt House

West View Baptist Church

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