How many free food pantries are there in Independence, Missouri?

Feed America's directory lists 34 free food pantries, food banks, soup kitchens, mobile pantry sites, and WIC offices in Independence, Missouri. Every listing is verified against federal, state, or community data sources.

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

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 Independence 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 Independence, Missouri?

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 Independence?

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 Independence?

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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Abundant Life Church - Independence

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112 West 23rd St. S., Independence, MO 64055

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Food Pantries in Independence, MO

Abundant Life Church - Independence

Beacon Heights Community of Christ

Community Services League

Community Services League

Community Services League

Community Services League (Main Office)

Independence Food Basket

Life Connection Church

Living Hope Outreach

Mercy Meals Outreach East Side Baptist Church

Messiah Lutheran Church Food Pantry

Mount Washington Baptist Church Food Pantry

Salvation Army-Food Pantry Independence

St. Mark's UMC - Darlene's Pantry

St. Mark's United Methodist Food Pantry

St. Mary'S St. Vincent De Paul Soc.

St. Mary's Outreach Food Pantry

St. Michael's Episcopal Church Food Pantry

Stone Church Community Meals

The Salvation Army - E 23Rd Street

Trinity Table at Trinity Presbyterian Church - Warm Meal and Food Pantry

The Gathering Baptist Church

Abundant Life Independence

CSL - Farview

CSL - Hawthorne Place Apartments

CSL - Noland Road

CSL - Stone Church

Community Services League - Fairview Food Pantry

East Independence Church of Christ Food Pantry

East Independence Church of Christ Food Pantry

Grace & Truth Church

Project Suppertime

Susquehanna Baptist Church

East Side Baptist Church

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