How many free food pantries are there in Carson, California?

Feed America's directory lists 43 free food pantries, food banks, soup kitchens, mobile pantry sites, and WIC offices in Carson, California. Every listing is verified against federal, state, or community data sources.

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

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 Carson 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 Carson, California?

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 Carson?

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 Carson?

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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City of Truth Ministries

food bank

23400 South Avalon Boulevard, Carson, CA 90745

+1-310-617-2914

Verified 26d ago

Food Pantries in Carson, CA

City of Truth Ministries

City of Truth Ministries

California State University Dominguez Hills

Carson Christian Reaching Out

Carson Hope Community Church

Central Baptist Church

City of Truth Ministries

Family of God Church / RMI Food Pantry

GRCN - Carson

Los Angeles County Aging and Disabilities Depart.

South Bay Vocational Center

EBI Enterprises Inc Popeye's Chicken #3336

EBS FOODS LLC JACK IN THE BOX 180

El Pollo Loco #5901

Fatburger 1044

Fresh and Meaty Burgers

Great Am Chicken Corp dba KFC E791010

Happy Boy Grill

Helen Star 2 LLC DBA Fabulous Grill 2

Jack in the Box # 273

Jack in the Box # 5310

Jack in the Box #3255 - Nematzadeh Enterprises Inc

Jack in the Box #3525

Jack in the Box #5369

Kentucky Fried Chicken

Kentucky Fried Chicken # 14

Little Caesar's # 1181-0004

Louisiana Hometown Seafood

MARJOE'S SOULFOOD AND GRILL

Paleros Corp dba Toms Burgers Carson

Pieology Pizzeria 8016

Pizza Hut #24833

Pizza Hut #24931

Subway #14709

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Subway #5464

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Subway 43995

Wendys 112

Western Pizza Inc DBA/ Dominos Pizza #8301

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