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

Feed America's directory lists 51 free food pantries, food banks, soup kitchens, mobile pantry sites, and WIC offices in Riverside, California. Every listing is verified against federal, state, or community data sources.

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

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 Riverside 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 Riverside, 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 Riverside?

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 Riverside?

Feed America (feedam.org, EIN 92-1761881) is an independent 501(c)(3) directory and is not affiliated with any local food bank or with the larger Feeding America national network. We aggregate publicly-available data from local food banks, USDA, HRSA, and community sources to make finding help easier.

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Lutheran Social Services of So CA / Riverside County

food bank

4162 Rubidoux Avenue , Riverside, CA 92506

951-689-7847

Verified 98d ago

Food Pantries in Riverside, CA

Lutheran Social Services of So CA / Riverside County

Alvord Unified School District

Arlington SDA Church

Arlington SDA Community Service

Bethel Christian Center

Canyon Shadows Apartments

Casa Blanca Home of Neighborly Service

Catholic Charities - Riverside

Central Community Christian Fellowship

Disabled American Veterans/Where Your At Ministry

Eddie Dee Smith Senior Center

Fuente De Vida Covenant Church

Helping Hands Embassy

House of Praise Ministries

Iglesia Cristiana Restauracion Familiar

Jamboree Housing - Riverside

Jamboree Housing - Riverside

LSSSC - Riverside Area Office

Lighthouse of Hope Foundation

MFI Recovery Center- A Women's Place

Magnolia Church

Mt Rubidoux SDA Food Pantry

New Light

Northside Church of Christ

OLPH food Pantry

Operation SafeHouse

Path of Life Ministries

Path of Life Ministries Family Shelter

Queen of Angels Catholic Church

RCCD Foundation/ ASRCC

Riverside Food Bank

SDA Mount Rubidoux Church

SDA Mount Rubidoux Church

SDA Riverside Spanish Church

Saint Michael's Episcopal Church

Saint Vincent De Paul - Riverside

Salvation Army Riverside Pantry

Shepherds of Faith

The Grove Community Church Corner Pantry

The Salvation Army - Magnolia Ave

The Salvation Army Riverside

Veterans not Forgotten

Calvary Presbyterian Church

Casa Blanca Home of Neighborly Services

Elevate Life Church

Hope Lutheran Church

New Creation Ministries

R' Pantry - UC Riverside

The Fruit of Our Hands Ministries

Walden Family Services

Wesley United Methodist Church

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