How many free food pantries are there in Dayton, Ohio?

Feed America's directory lists 60 free food pantries, food banks, soup kitchens, mobile pantry sites, and WIC offices in Dayton, Ohio. Every listing is verified against federal, state, or community data sources.

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

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 Dayton 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 Dayton, Ohio?

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 Dayton?

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 Dayton?

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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Gem City Diaper Bank

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Dayton, OH, Dayton, OH 45401

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Food Pantries in Dayton, OH

Gem City Diaper Bank

Dayton Foodbank

Good Neighbor House

Aspire Church

Belmont United Methodist

Belmont United Methodist Church

City Day Community School

DAYTON CITY SD

Dayton Episcopal Food Pantry

Dayton Metro Library – Huber Heights Branch

Dayton Metro Library – Main Branch

Dayton Metro Library – Northwest Branch

Dayton SMART Elementary School

Dayton VA Medical Center Food Pantry

Dayton YWCA

Edison Elementary School Pantry

Emergency Foodbank - Food Distribution Center

Evangel Church of God

Fairview United Methodist

Fairview United Methodist Food Pantry

Fort McKinley

Good Neighbor House

Good Neighbor House

Greater Allen AME Church

Have a Gay Day - Food Pantry

Have a Gay Day Food Pantry

Immaculate Conception Food Pantry

Mckinley United Methodist Church

Memorial UCC Food Pantry

Miami Valley Meals

Mount Olive Baptist Church

Mt Carmel Missionary Baptist Church

New Hope Lutheran Food Pantry

North Riverdale Church

RCCG Dominion Center

Shiloh Baptist Church of Dayton

St. John's Lutheran Church

St. John's United Church of Christ

St. Vincent de Paul Community Store - Dayton

The Goose’s Den Food Bank

The Salvation Army - Keowee Street

United Community Brethren

Wayman Chapel - AME Food Pantry

With Gods Grace Food Pantry

Wtih Gods Grace Mobile Food Pantry

YWCA Dayton Pantry

Zion Baptist Church

Zion Hill Baptist Church

BOGG Ministries - Chevy Chase Apartments

BOGG Ministries - Wilmington Apartments

Lyons Place

Lyons Place II - Dayton VA Building 415

Mt. Enon Baptist Church

Sunlight Village - Marketplace Food Pantry

The Marketplace Movement

Expressions of Life, Inc.

First Heavy Metal Church of Christ

Harris Memorial CME Church - Food Pantry

Linden Avenue Baptist Church

The Foodbank Drive Thru Pantry

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